Name badge answers, from the people who make them
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Reviewed by the Best Name Badge production team · Updated September 27, 2026How we check facts
Popular questions
How much do custom name badges cost?
Printed plastic name badges run $8.99 each at low quantity and drop to $6.49 at 1,001 or more; premium metal-faced badges run $12.49 down to $9.99; executive solid metal runs $15.85 down to $13.35. Magnetic backing adds $1.00 per badge on those three lines.
What size is a standard name badge?
The most common staff name badge is 1 x 3 inches, with 1.5 x 3 and 2 x 3 inches used when you need a title line, logo or credentials. Paper event badges in holders are usually 3 x 4 or 4 x 3 inches.
How do I make name badges in Microsoft Word?
Open Word, go to Mailings, then Labels, then Options, and pick the badge or label sheet you bought from the product list so Word builds the grid for you. Type one badge, use Update Labels or copy it across, then print a test page on plain paper and hold it over the sheet before printing for real.
Are magnetic name badges safe for people with pacemakers?
Pacemaker and ICD makers advise keeping magnets at least about 6 inches (15 cm) from the implanted device, and a badge magnet worn on the chest can sit closer than that. Anyone with an implanted cardiac device should use a pin or clip back, or wear the badge on the opposite side, and follow their doctor's advice.
What is the best name badge for employees?
For most teams the best name badge is a 1.5 x 3 inch printed badge with a magnet back: it fits a name, title and logo and does not damage shirts. Go metal-faced or solid metal for client-facing offices, engraved for uniforms, and pin backs for outerwear.
What is the difference between a name tag and a name badge?
People use the words interchangeably, but in ordering a name tag usually means a sticker, paper insert or small uniform tag, while a name badge means a made, durable piece with a logo and a pin, magnet or clip back. If staff will wear it every day, you want a badge.
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Choosing a badge
Materials
Sizes and text
Backings and safety
- Are magnetic name badges safe for people with pacemakers?
- Do magnetic name tags damage phones, credit cards or hotel keys?
- Should I choose a magnetic or pin back name badge?
- Will a magnetic name badge hold on a thick jacket or fleece?
- Can a magnetic name badge damage a silk or delicate shirt?
- What is a clutch back name tag?
- What name badge backing is best for food service?
Design and artwork
Ordering and pricing
- How much do custom name badges cost?
- Is there a minimum order for custom name badges?
- How long does it take to get custom name badges?
- Where can I buy custom name badges?
- How do I reorder matching name badges for new hires?
- Is shipping free on name badge orders?
- Can I get a sample name badge before ordering?
- What information do I need to order name badges?
By industry
Charts and free tools
- Name badge size chart, with how many characters actually fit
- Pin, magnet, clip or lanyard: what holds up on which uniform
- Badge materials compared: plastic, aluminum, solid metal, wood
- Badge and ID rules by industry, in plain language
- Printable badge templates
- Volume price calculator
- Name and title fit checker
- Logo and artwork checklist
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