PVC soft rubber keychains are also known as cartoon keychains, PVC drop glue keychains, soft rubber keychains, or plastic keychains. Because they are manufactured using the PVC “drop glue” (dispensing) process, they are also referred to as “drop glue” keychains or micro-injection keychains.
Production Process of PVC Keychains:
- Mold Making & Color Matching: First, a mold is opened based on the customer’s product design. While the mold is being fabricated, a color-matching technician prepares the raw materials according to the specific color card numbers (Pantone) indicated in the design draft.
- Sampling: Once the mold is completed, a sampling technician produces a prototype.
- Confirmation: The sample is mailed to the customer for review. This entire process usually takes 2–3 days (simpler keychain designs may take less time).
- Mass Production: After the customer confirms the sample is correct, the project is handed over to the workshop for full-scale production.
Sampling Fees:
Generally range from 300 RMB to 800 RMB. Sampling for simple keychains is cheaper, while complex designs are more expensive.
PVC Keychains and Commercial Promotion:
In countries and regions with highly developed animation industries, such as Japan, Europe, and the United States, businesses frequently combine PVC keychains with popular or classic cartoon characters to create Cartoon PVC Keychains for use as promotional gifts.
Companies often integrate their logo or brand name into the promotional gift design or print it on the back of the keychain. Because cartoon keychains have an adorable appearance and high practical value, they are easily embraced by consumers. As customers accept and use the keychain, they simultaneously build recognition and affinity for the company’s brand.
