7/20/2014

How Pin Back Buttons Work

By Marylou Forbes


Buttons have been used from time in memorial. They have been there from the time when humans started to design clothes made from fabrics. They evolved from the wooden type, to the plastic, metal made and now from mixed materials. Pin back buttons are temporary buttons that are fastened to a safety pin at the back side which can be flat or curved. The front area usually carries a massage in form of words, letters, logos or even symbols that need to be made public.

Most are shaped round but a variety comes in different shapes and colors. There are a number of companies that have taken up mass production of the badges to meet the growing need. They try to customize the orders to meet some of their clientele standards. There are step by step easy procedures of making your own badge and when the skill is learnt more creativity can be added.

There double functionality has enabled them to stand the test of time. The fasteners are less expensive and thus popular in joining together fabrics and as the same time passing on some information. There weight is not heavy and one can easily move around when they are wearing them. Its merit is that the information on the badge stays longer and can be preserved.

The political pin can be traced to the year seventeen eighty nine when they were spotted by most people who attended the inauguration party of the first president of America, George Washington. From then on the buzz created only led to more demand. In the year eighteen ninety three Benjamin Whitehead was given the patent right. He added a thin transparent film in the surface to protect the upper side from dirt and make them last longer.

They date back about several centuries ago. A number of people have taken up as a hobby to collect the pin badges as some do the same with coins. The collections make mini personal museums that tell stories and tales that might have been forgotten with time.They are a form of artifact.

Politicians usually try to outperform each other during campaign periods. The candidates use all platforms to pass their massage to the potential clients. It is common to see the candidates and their supporters issuing fliers together with the campaign or political pins.

Majority of companies are using different and unique ways to advertise themselves in order to stay ahead and have a competitive edge. The badges are used to advertise, promote or market a product. The pin ups can be added to the merchandise or souvenirs that the company gives its clients.

Pin badges are also used by individuals. People have different cultures arising from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, ethics, standards of living and personal preferences. Instead of using printed T shirts, scarfs, hats or even head bands some use the back pins to showcase their personality, they are more visible on a coat, shirt or blouse.

It has bet the test of time because as long as there are people interested in the upcoming trends and styles, they will always provide a ready market for this product.




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