Attendee
Sarah Chen
VP Engineering
Northwind Robotics
Marco Rossi
Head of Product
Helix Biotech
Aisha Patel
Creative Director
Lumen Studio
Jonas Weber
CEO
Kestrel Logistics
Elena Novak
Senior Designer
Polar Ventures
Custom Plastic Event Badges
Glossy finish, credit-card thickness, built to be kept. Printed with your attendee names and data, produced in 4 days, and shipped with DHL Express.
Glossy, double-sided
Full colour print on both sides.
Credit-card feel
0.75 mm, stiff in the hand.
DHL Express
Tracked, 1–2 business days.
From €1.35 per badge
From 50 units, no large minimums.
What you receive
Pick plastic when the badge itself is part of the experience. Each badge is a 0.75 mm card, about the thickness and stiffness of a credit card, printed in full colour and finished with a high-gloss surface on both sides. It will not crease, tear, or curl at the punch hole the way paper does, and attendees often take theirs home as a keepsake.
Specifications
- Material
- Multi-layer plastic, glossy laminate on both sides
- Thickness
- 0.75 mm, credit-card thickness
- Finish
- High gloss, both sides
- Full-colour, both sides
- Personalisation
- Names, titles, company names, QR codes, or barcodes. No extra cost
- Durability
- Rigid. Survives outdoors, holds its shape
- Lanyard compatibility
- Fits standard lanyard clips and badge reels
- Production
- 4 days
- Minimum order
- 50 units
- Popular for
- VIP events, concerts, corporate events
Sizes
Small
A7 · 74 × 105 mm
Large
100 × 140 mm
We stick to two standard sizes so production stays fast. Custom sizes are not available.
Hole options
Round, top centre
Default
Oval hole
Two round, top corners
Every badge printed individually
Send a spreadsheet with names, titles, companies, and QR codes. Personalisation is included in the price.
-
Badges arrive sorted A to Z, so your check-in desk finds any name fast.
-
Need spares for walk-ins? We include blank badges with your design, and your team fills them in on-site with a marker or label printer.
When to choose Plastic Badges
The premium option for events where the badge signals status, and for credentials that need to outlast a single day.
VIP
VIP, speaker, and press credentials
Access level should be readable at a glance. A glossy, rigid card stands apart from a paper badge instantly, so security and staff can spot VIP and press credentials across a room.
Ceremonies
Award ceremonies and galas
A flimsy badge looks wrong next to formal wear. Plastic Badges sit flat, feel substantial in the hand, and hold up through a long evening of handshakes, photos, and table-hopping.
Keepsakes
Badges people keep
Attendees hold on to Plastic Badges as proof they were there. For flagship conferences, special events and experiences, the badge becomes a souvenir.
How plastic badges compare
A quick side-by-side with our other materials.
| PlasticYou're hereThis product | LaminatedMatte, flexibleView product → | PaperClassic / DurableBrowse products → | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish | High gloss, both sides | Matte, both sides | Coated, soft sheen |
| Durability | Very high, rigid all event | High, multi-day wear | Standard to high, 1 to 4 days by variant |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm, rigid | Flexible | Flexible |
| Recyclable | No | No | Yes, any paper bin |
| Best for | VIP, premium events, keepsakes | Conferences, festivals | Single-day to 4-day events, high volume |
Plastic conference name badges - our previous work
How to order Plastic Badges
Three steps. Most orders are confirmed within 1-2 hours by email.
1
Step 1: Get a PDF Quote
Choose your size, quantity, and hole option for a PDF quote, no sales call.
2
Step 2: Send Design and Data
Upload artwork built on our plastic badge templates. For personalised badges, add an Excel file or a Google Sheets link.
3
Step 3: We Print and Ship
Production takes 4 days depending on quantity. We ship with DHL Express, tracking code included.
Plan your badge delivery
Tell us what you need and where, and we'll work out your order deadline.
Design templates for Plastic Badges
Set up your artwork using one of our templates so your design is print-ready.
-
Bleed area +3 mm
Extend your background to the bleed edge to avoid white borders after trimming.
-
Cut lines 74 × 105 mm
This is where we trim. Keep decorative elements inside this boundary.
-
Safety area 5 mm inside
Keep all text, logos, and key content inside the safe zone.
Sarah Chen
VP Engineering
Northwind Robotics
Attendee
bleed +3 mm
cut
line
line
safe area
5 mm
5 mm
Hover a guide on the left. Each zone exists because every cut can drift about 1 mm.
To ensure graphic elements go from edge to edge, they need to extend 3 mm past the final badge size. The highlighted ring is that extra 3 mm.
This is the final badge size, where we trim. Every cut can drift about 1 mm, so designs need bleed outside this line and a safety margin inside it.
Keep names, logos, and text at least 5 mm inside the cut line. Anything closer to the edge can get clipped when the cut drifts.
What our customers say
“BadgeGo has become much more than a supplier to us. They genuinely feel like part of our events team. Reliable, kind, solution-oriented and always willing to go the extra mile.”
Karyna Groth
Events & Partnerships Manager, Tomorrow University
“The badges arrived in time and were beautiful as always. Thank you for all of your help and an incredibly swift production.”
Sanja Drakulic
Max Delbrück Center
Complete your order
Add matching lanyards
Order your lanyards together with your badges and everything ships in one box. One supplier, one delivery, and no second shipping fee to cover.
- Choose your style: Keep it classic with our 10mm plain tubular lanyards, or add your brand to 20mm flat polyester with full-colour, double-sided printing.
- Clips & hardware: Plain lanyards come with a secure breakaway hook as standard. For printed lanyards, choose one or two attachment points and a swivel hook, parrot hook or crocodile clip.
- Convenient delivery: Your lanyards ship in the same box as your badges.
Plastic badge pricing by quantity
From €1.35 per badge at 1,001–2,000 units, €2.00 at the 50-unit minimum. Lanyards and DHL Express are added on top.
| Quantity | Small · A7 | Large · 100×140mm |
|---|---|---|
| 50 units MOQ | €2.00 / badge | €2.50 / badge |
| 51–100 units | €1.75 / badge | €2.05 / badge |
| 101–300 units | €1.65 / badge | €1.95 / badge |
| 301–500 units | €1.55 / badge | €1.85 / badge |
| 501–1,000 units | €1.45 / badge | €1.75 / badge |
| 1,001–2,000 units | €1.35 / badge | €1.70 / badge |
| 2,000+ units | Request a quote | Request a quote |
Prices shown are indicative and exclude VAT. Your final quote may vary with lanyards and delivery location. UK orders ship duties paid: no import VAT or customs charges on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch.
How far in advance should I order plastic event badges?
Production takes 4 days depending on quantity.
DHL Express transit adds 1 business day in most of Europe and 2 days for the UK, Switzerland, and remote locations.
Tell us your event date and we confirm the timeline before you commit.
What do Plastic Badges feel like?
A 0.75 mm card with a glossy surface, about the thickness and stiffness of a credit card. Attendees often keep them after the event.
Are plastic event badges waterproof?
Not fully. Plastic badges handle moisture, but they aren't fully waterproof.
Does personalisation cost extra?
No. Names, titles, companies, and unique QR or barcodes are included. We just need an Excel file or a Google Sheets link.
What's the difference between plastic and laminated badges?
Plastic Badges are thicker, glossy, and rigid, built to be kept. Laminated Badges are thin, matte, and cost less.
What sizes are available?
Small (A7, 74 × 105 mm) and Large (100 × 140 mm). No custom sizes, standard sizes keep production fast.
What does shipping cost?
Tracked DHL Express at a flat rate per order.
- Europe: €21, or €24 with lanyards.
- UK and Switzerland: €29, with or without lanyards.
- US: €29, or €34 with lanyards.
Shipping elsewhere is possible, get in touch with your destination and we confirm the cost.
What's the minimum order quantity?
50 badges. There's no maximum.
Can I see a sample first?
Yes, request a free sample pack. Samples ship by regular mail and arrive in about a week.