Make Badges

Custom badges made in Melbourne

Make Badges is an Australian company dedicated to the production of custom badges and promotional items. Founded by Paul West under the name Band Badges, initially focused on manufacturing badges for music bands, the company expanded its activity to different sectors and was renamed Make Badges. With more than twenty years of experience, it presents itself as a specialist in visual communication solutions through badges.

All production is carried out at its Melbourne facilities, which the company highlights as a guarantee of local manufacturing. The catalogue ranges from single-unit orders to one million badges, with no minimum purchase.

Catalogue of custom products

The offer includes badges of different diameters and formats, with pin or magnet fastening options. Featured products include:

• Custom badges in diameters of 32 mm, 38 mm, 57 mm and 75 mm.
• 75 mm badges with magnetic fastener.
• Custom rectangular magnets of 90 mm x 65 mm and square magnets of 65 mm x 65 mm.
• Reusable name badges of 72 mm x 38 mm with full-colour printing, metal face and plastic backing, with a 66 mm x 12 mm insert.
• Personalised birthday badges, including cat-themed and age badges.
• Custom printed key rings.
• Sports team and player badges.
• Hen night badges.
• Custom zipper pulls.
• DIY badge sets.
• Christmas decorations.
• School badges.
• Badges for events, protests and election campaigns.
• Corporate badges and business name tags.
• Promotional badges.

The catalogue shows indicative prices that vary according to quantity and product, with ranges from AUD 0.43 to 10.99 per unit in the published references.

Manufacturing and printing services

The company produces custom badges for businesses, schools, charities and individuals. Among the finishes available for name badges are brushed gold, brushed silver, gloss white and full-colour printing. The reusable name badges allow names to be swapped, which the company notes as suitable for businesses with frequently rotating staff.

Custom magnets are manufactured locally and can be placed on any metal surface for advertising or decorative purposes. School badges are aimed at in-school clubs, sports teams, houses, special events and recognising student leadership. Corporate badges are presented as a vehicle for brand identity, from formal designs to more colourful proposals.

Production and shipping times

Standard production is completed in four business days, while urgent production is completed in two business days and ready for dispatch. The company offers free delivery tracking on all orders and free shipping for orders over AUD 125.00. The site indicated that combining urgent production with Express Post shipping speeds up receipt of the order.

Design resources

Make Badges provides customers with resources to prepare design files, such as video tutorials, a bleed guide and templates for Adobe Creative Cloud. It also offers a form to request a badge quote.

Customer profile

The company serves businesses, educational institutions, charities, associations and individuals. The uses cited include promotional campaigns, corporate and charity events, fundraisers, school fetes, birthday celebrations and personal expression.

Location and contact

Unit 24 / 7 Dalton Road, Thomastown, VIC, AU · Phone: 1300 16 44 16 · Email: info@makebadges.com.au · Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm