How long does it take to make and deliver a necker?

Most orders are produced in 4–5 weeks and delivered shortly after. For urgent orders, contact us directly and we’ll do our best to help. There is loads of extra information you might want to know on our delivery times page.

What size necker should we order?

We recommend smaller sizes for Squirrels and Beavers, and larger ones for Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Volunteers. You can view our necker size guide for full details.

How do I care for my necker?

Wash at 30°C, avoid tumble drying, and press lightly with an iron if needed. This keeps the necker looking smart and lasting longer.

Can we choose specific colours?

Absolutely! We offer a wide range of colours to suit your group's identity. You can browse all available necker colours on our website.

Custom Scout Badges: What to Think About Before You Order

Custom Scout badges are a brilliant way to mark a camp, event, achievement, anniversary, trip or special occasion.

They might be small, but they often become one of the most treasured bits of kit. Long after the event has finished, badges end up on camp blankets, bags, displays and memory boxes as a reminder of what young people did, where they went and who they shared it with.

Whether you are ordering badges for a Scout Group, Guide unit, district, county, international trip or youth organisation, a bit of planning at the start can make the whole process much easier.

Start your custom badge enquiry here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/custom-badges/

Decide What the Badge Is For

Before thinking about colours or artwork, start with the purpose of the badge.

Is it for a camp?
An activity day?
A district or county event?
A fundraising challenge?
An international trip?
A group anniversary?
A patrol or team identity?
A thank-you badge for volunteers?

Knowing what the badge is for helps shape the design, wording, size and quantity.

For example, a badge for a large county event might need clear branding and a bold design. A badge for a small group camp might be more fun, informal and character-led.

You can browse badge products here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/product-category/badges/

Keep the Design Clear

A good badge design does not need to be complicated.

In fact, simpler designs often work better. Badges are small, so text and tiny details can quickly become hard to read.

Think about including:

Event name
Year
Group, district or county name
Location
Theme
Simple icon or mascot
Activity reference
Clear colour scheme

Try to avoid squeezing too much onto the badge. If the design works at a small size, it is much more likely to look good when produced.

Choose the Right Badge Type

Different badge types suit different designs.

Woven badges are good for detailed designs, smaller text and clean lines.

Embroidered badges have a more traditional raised-thread look and work well for bold, simple artwork.

Printed badges can be useful for colourful designs, gradients or artwork with lots of detail.

Not sure which one is best? Send over your idea, sketch, logo or finished artwork and we can help guide you.

Start here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/custom-badges/

Think About Quantity

It is usually worth ordering a few more badges than your exact number.

Events grow. Leaders appear. Helpers get added. Someone forgets they needed one. Spares are also handy for swaps, displays, thank-you gifts and future memories.

When working out your quantity, think about:

Young people
Leaders
Helpers
Event staff
Guests
Spare badges
Swaps or presentation copies

For larger events, district activities or county camps, ordering in bulk is usually more cost-effective.

Match Badges with Neckers

If you are planning a camp, event, international trip or group refresh, custom badges can work brilliantly alongside custom neckers.

A matching badge and necker can help create a stronger identity and make the whole event feel more joined up.

Explore custom neckers here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/custom-neckers/

Browse necker products here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/product-category/neckers/

Check necker colours here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/necker-colours/

Need Custom Scout Badges?

CheapNeckers.co.uk helps Scout Groups, Guide units, districts, counties and youth organisations create affordable custom badges for camps, events, trips, activities and special occasions.

Whether you already have finished artwork or just a rough idea, we can help turn it into a badge that looks brilliant and feels worth keeping.

Start your custom badge enquiry here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/custom-badges/

Browse badge products here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/product-category/badges/

Contact Cheap Neckers here:
https://cheapneckers.co.uk/contact-us/