First Monday of 2017 and race-director briefs are already on the desk for April-May runs. Three shifts visible in this week’s briefs will define what Thai medal manufacturers ship through Q2.
First Monday of 2017 and race-director briefs are already on the desk for April-May runs. Three shifts visible in this week’s briefs will define what Thai medal manufacturers ship through Q2.
After Rio 2016, finisher medals under 60mm now read as cheap on Instagram. The new safe floor is 65mm round at ~55g — heavy enough to swing on the ribbon in slow-motion. Cost difference vs. last year’s 55mm is about ฿8/medal. RS Trophy is stocking 65mm blanks for January walk-in pickup.
Two-tone medals — antique bronze rim with bright gold center — are showing up in 2017 spring briefs at triple last year’s rate. The contrast photographs sharply at every angle. The technique adds about ฿12/medal but lifts perceived value far more. Specify the tone separation at die-cut, not at plating, so the line stays crisp through 500 units.