Acrylic vs crystal vs glass awards
How the three most popular award materials compare, and which one suits your occasion.
Three materials, three looks
Acrylic, crystal and glass are the three most popular materials for recognition awards. Each has a different look, a different feel and different strengths when it comes to engraving.
Acrylic
- Look: modern, clean and available in many colours.
- Engraving: very clear and crisp, so names and logos really pop.
- Price: a premium option, priced close to crystal.
- Best for: logo awards, staff recognition and anywhere the engraving is the focus.
Crystal
- Look: light catching, weighty and traditional.
- Engraving: appears white and bright.
- Best for: milestone, executive and major awards.
Glass
- Look: clean and elegant, in many shapes.
- Engraving: appears white and bright.
- Best for: awards nights, school honours and gifts such as tankards and glassware.
How to choose
Think about the occasion, the number of awards and whether a logo needs to stand out. For many businesses, acrylic is a strong choice because of how well it engraves. See our acrylic awards, glass and crystal awards and corporate awards.
Quick answers
Which is better for a logo, acrylic or crystal?
Acrylic engraving comes out very clear and crisp, so logos and names really pop. Crystal engraving appears white and bright and suits traditional milestone awards.
Is acrylic cheaper than crystal?
No. Acrylic is a premium option, priced close to crystal. Its strength is the quality of the engraving.
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