Custom name tags & badges.
Over 1,000,000 products engraved since 1982.

We manufacture custom name tags, name badges, and office nameplates for teams in hospitality, healthcare, education, and retail. Tags are available in engraved plastic, engraved metal, and full color. Every order is made in Chico, California, where we have been engraving since 1982. Free samples on request.

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Find the right product

Start with how the name is worn or displayed.

Choose the product family that matches the application. Each detail page covers the available materials, backing options, sizing, and ordering information. If a requirement does not fit a standard category, call and we will route it.

Engraved and printed name tags, made in Chico.

Engraved name tags carry the name cut into the material rather than printed on the surface. The name does not scratch off or fade with washing and daily wear, which is why engraved tags are common in restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality.

Backing options are magnetic, pin, or adhesive. Magnetic does not pierce the garment and is used for uniforms and tailored clothing; pin is economical for aprons and workwear; adhesive is used for events and visitors. We can recommend based on what the team wears.

Reorders are produced from the approved layout, material, colors, and font kept on file. A single tag ordered for a new hire matches the original run without a new setup.

Materials and options

Name tag materials and backing options.

Material and backing depend on how the tag is worn and what it is worn on. These are the core options; the linked pages carry the detail for each.

40+

Color combinations in engravable laminate, plus metal, wood, and full color.

All engraved in-house in Chico. Standard orders ship in 24–48 hours after proof approval, with free samples sent on request before you commit.

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Two-ply engravable laminate

The standard material for team name tags. Over 40 color combinations, engraved to expose a contrasting core.

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Brass, aluminum, and stainless steel

Metal name tags for executive, hospitality, and fine dining applications where appearance and longevity are specified over unit cost.

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Full color

Reproduces logos, brand colors, and photographic detail where exact brand color is required.

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Wood, acrylic, and reusable

Wood and acrylic options are available. Chalkboard and write-on styles are used for volunteers, visitors, events, and rotating staff.

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Built for your team

Employee name tag programs and multi-site ordering.

These are the details that come up on most team orders. Each one is confirmed on the proof before production.

BACKING

Magnetic, pin, or adhesive

Magnetic does not pierce the garment and is used for uniforms and tailored clothing. Pin is economical for aprons and workwear. Adhesive is used for events and visitor passes.

LOGO

Engraved or full color

Engraved logos render in a single color determined by the material. Full color reproduces brand colors and gradients.

ROSTER

Team orders and name lists

Send a spreadsheet of names and titles. The full roster is laid out to one approved template and shown on the proof.

REORDER

Repeat and replacement orders

The approved layout, material, colors, and font are kept on file. Single-tag reorders match the original run without a new setup.

MULTI-SITE

Locations and franchises

One approved standard applied across locations, with per-site shipping and consistent material and layout across the program.

SAMPLES

Samples on request

Free samples are sent on request so the material, backing, and finish can be confirmed against the actual uniform before a full order.

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Frequently asked

Choosing and ordering custom name tags.

What is the difference between a name tag and a name badge?

The terms are used interchangeably for the same product: a small worn item showing a person's name, usually with a title and logo. We use "name tag" throughout. If you were sent here looking for name badges, you are in the right place.

Engraved or printed — which should I choose?

Engraving cuts the name into the material, so the name does not scratch off or fade. It is commonly specified for daily-wear roles in restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality. Full color is used when the logo requires exact brand colors, gradients, or photographic detail. Some teams order engraved for staff and full color for customer-facing roles.

Magnetic or pin backing?

Magnetic backing does not pierce the garment and is used for uniforms, blazers, scrubs, and tailored clothing. Pin backing is more economical and is used on aprons, denim, and heavy workwear. Adhesive is used for events, visitors, and temporary identification. Tell us what the team wears and we can recommend.

Can I get free samples before ordering?

Yes. Tell us the application and we will send representative samples so the material, backing, and finish can be confirmed against the actual uniform before a full order.

What is the minimum order?

The minimum order is one. Single tags for new hires and full location orders are both standard work. Quantity discounts apply on larger orders and ongoing programs.

How do I order tags for a whole team?

Send a spreadsheet or list of names and titles along with the logo. One template is approved, the full roster is laid out to it, and a proof showing the complete set is sent before production. Later reorders match that approved template without another proof.

Will a reorder match the tags we already have?

Yes. The approved layout, material, colors, font, and backing are kept on file, so later orders match the original run. If you have an existing tag from another supplier, send a photo or sample and we can match it.

How fast do orders ship?

Standard orders ship in 24–48 hours after proof approval. Same-day rush is available on request; call to confirm the schedule for a time-critical order such as a new hire starting or an event date.

Can you add our logo?

Yes. Send the logo file in any common format. Engraved logos render in a single color determined by the material; full color reproduces brand colors. The logo is shown on the proof before production.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes. Orders ship nationwide from Chico, California, including multi-site programs with per-location shipping. Local pickup is available for regional customers.

Ready to order name tags for your team?

Send your logo, a name list, or a photo of a tag already in use. We will recommend material and backing, send free samples on request, and provide a proof for approval before production. Reorders match the approved layout already on file.