Service employees are required to have not only attractive uniforms, but also identification marks that allow customers to see their name and position. For these purposes, badges are most often made from metal, plastic or wood.
Types of modern badges
You can find out what badges are available by contacting a company that produces custom products for business. The company's catalog provides examples of the most popular accessories. They differ in the material of manufacture and the method of attachment to clothing. The sizes are usually standard.
The most durable and attractive are metal badges with engraved data. Progressive production methods make it possible to display not only inscriptions, but also drawings on the surfaces of personal plaques. They are offered in two color options - gold and silver. Their important advantages are:
high strength and resistance to mechanical damage:
ability to resist abrasion;
ease of care;
the presence of a coating that prevents the appearance of fingerprints.
Wooden badges have similar characteristics, the information on which is also permanent. Usually only the owner's name is printed on them. Products made from natural wood harmonize perfectly with different styles of uniforms and fit perfectly into rustic, vintage interiors of bars, pizzerias, pubs and other establishments.
Plastic badge options are more versatile. They can be used by several employees. These badges are produced with a window into which a name insert is inserted. Products come in rectangular and round shapes. The customer has the opportunity to choose the color and decorative elements, brand names. The advantages of plastic solutions are recognized:
minimum cost;
ease and high speed of replacing information;
moisture resistance and wear resistance;
an abundance of design options and the ability to apply branded elements.
Methods for attaching badges to clothing
The most popular are badges on a pin, which guarantee reliable fastening to clothing of any size. They attract consumers with their versatility, practicality, ease of use, and affordable price. Plastic products are equipped with this mount. They are usually used with inexpensive uniforms. For clothing made from luxury fabrics, a different type of label is recommended.
An alternative to accessories with a pin are magnetic badges, which eliminate the risk of accidental damage to textile materials. The fastening here consists of two elements - one is placed on top of the outfit, the second - on the inside. When using it, the need to pierce the tissue is eliminated. Typically, a similar system is provided on metal and wooden accessories.
Badges are necessary for employees of various companies and positions - sales consultants, salespeople, managers, banking specialists, participants in exhibitions, conferences, lectures, congresses and seminars. They are of practical benefit to schoolchildren, students and teachers, medical workers and representatives of other service professions. The choice of badge design depends on the scope of use. Waiters at cafes and snack bars can make do with plastic and wooden products. For employees of a bank or a luxury hotel, a more representative solution will be required.
