Thursday, July 24, 2014

The Importance Of Pin Back Buttons

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.

A number of companies have indulged in the business of manufacturing them.They are involved in mass production of the items and the businesses try to make some specific orders that are client oriented to meet their special requirements.The shapes, sizes and color come in different forms. Instead of purchasing them, another alternative is to follow the guidelines on how to make them and once the basic skills is acquired a little 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.

The pin backs are also a collectors item. Some of this artifacts date back centuries ago. Individual collectors have developed the habit and have a collection that is used to preserve history, stories and symbols that might have been long forgotten.

Political pins always come to the spot light during campaign periods. Candidates use all forms of platforms to compete with their rivals. Campaign pins are very common during election periods and they are the fastest way that has popularised the badges.

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.

Other than commercial use, the pins are used by individuals. Due to the diversity of individuals in cultures, values, beliefs, tastes and preferences, the badges are used to showcase the personality. Instead of using shirts, head gears, hats or scarfs, the badge is a cooler alternative and can be won on a shirt, blouse or even a coat.

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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