Doming on badges (Cyprus)
Doming on badges in Cyprus — clear polyurethane resin dome over printed vinyl badges. Runs from 50 units, 5–7 business day lead time from Limassol.
Why doming on a badge is the right call for premium 3D-look corporate name badges
A Limassol bank's customer-service team wanted 200 branded name badges for its branch staff, each carrying a full-colour photograph of the staff member. UV printing sat on the badge face as a flat film; laser engraving etched only monochrome. Doming on a UV-printed vinyl sticker with a 2 mm clear polyurethane resin dome produced a 3D-look badge with the photograph under the dome, finished the run in 6 business days. Cost: €2.40 per badge on a 70×25 mm rectangular name badge with magnetic closure.
Models and materials that work with doming on a badge
Doming requires a printed vinyl face on a substrate. The standard grade is 70×25 mm rectangular name badge with magnetic closure. The premium tier is 75×35 mm oval name badge with pin closure at +€0.80 per badge and 70×25 mm rectangular name badge with combi-clip closure at +€0.40 per badge. The vinyl face is UV-printed on a Mimaki flatbed at 1200 dpi before doming. Print placements: full-surface (70×25 mm standard, max 75×35 mm oval).
Doming specifics: polyurethane resin, dome thickness, and cure
Standard production: dispense a 2 mm layer of clear polyurethane resin (Speciality Resin DS-3001) over the UV-printed vinyl face, cure at 60°C for 12 hours in a doming oven. The dome is glass-clear, self-levelling, and UV-stable. The dome adds 2 mm of crystal-clear depth to the badge and is highly resistant to scratching, UV, and water. The finished domed badge survives 5+ years of daily wear.
Bundling and packaging
Badges ship individually in 80×30 mm clear plastic sleeves (€0.10 per sleeve uplift). Bulk deliveries go in master cartons of 500 badges each.
Runs, lead times, and budgets
MOQ is 50 units. 200-unit runs unlock volume pricing (–€0.40 per unit). Lead time is 5–7 business days: 1 day UV print, 1–2 days doming cure, 1 day QC. EUR per unit at 200-quantity on a 70×25 mm rectangular name badge with doming: €2.40 (rectangular magnetic) to €4.40 (oval pin). Setup fee €25 per artwork file.
Cyprus context for domed badges
Domed badges in Cyprus are most often ordered by Limassol banks and fintechs for branch staff (100–500 units), Nicosia creative agencies for client-meeting staff (30–100 units), and Limassol retail brands for store-staff name tags (50–200 units). The peak season is September–November (back-to-office).
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest doming size on a badge?
The standard badge size is 70×25 mm; the maximum is 75×35 mm oval.
Can doming reproduce a photographic image?
Yes — UV-print the photograph on the vinyl face, then dome over it. The dome gives a 3D-look lens effect.
How durable is a domed badge?
The polyurethane dome is highly resistant to scratching, UV, and water, and survives 5+ years of daily wear.
Can each badge carry a unique name?
Yes — variable-data UV printing and doming is included up to 50 unique names. Above 50 we charge €0.40 per unique name.
What closure types are available?
Magnetic closure (standard, no damage to clothing), pin closure (premium, secure), and combi-clip closure (mid-tier, universal fit).
Can doming include a metallic finish?
Yes — metallic gold and silver UV inks are available at +€0.40 per badge for premium tiers.
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