Quick answer: For events, buy multipacks — per-unit cost drops sharply once you're into 20, 30 or 90-piece sets, and favours only need to survive one day. For a bag charm you'll carry daily, buy a single well-made piece in zinc alloy, which is the durable choice. Check the attachment: a split ring is secure but fiddly; a clasp is faster but can work open.

These are two different purchases that happen to look the same. Getting the distinction right saves money on one and disappointment on the other.

Which materials last?

Material	Durability	Best for
Zinc alloy	High	Everyday charms and hardware
Iron	High, heavier	Bulk hardware, can rust unfinished
Silicone	Good, flexible	Customisable favours
PVC	Moderate	Character charms, novelty
Polymer clay	Lower — can chip	Decorative detail

Zinc alloy is the default for a reason: light, corrosion-resistant, holds fine detail and survives being dropped. Nearly all the hardware across our range uses it, including the angel wing keychains in 20 or 60-piece packs, which come in an unplated silvery grey finish.

Unplated is worth understanding: there's no coating to wear through, so the finish stays consistent. Plated pieces look brighter initially but the plating wears at contact points.

How do the pack sizes work?

The larger the pack, the lower the per-unit cost — which is the whole logic of favours. Our range spans single charms to 90 pieces.

• Under 10 — gifts and personal use. A 4-pack of Hello Kitty and Kuromi PVC charms works as a small gift set or split between people.
• 20–40 — a typical party or shower. The angel wing 20-piece and the 31-pack of customisable silicone keychains fit this range.
• 36+ — weddings and larger events. 36 faux pearl heart keychains (12 sets) covers a mid-sized wedding.
• 60–90 — large events, or craft and resale. A 90-piece tassel keychain set is aimed at DIY projects as much as favours.

Order roughly 10% more than your headcount. Some will be damaged, some guests take two, and running out is worse than a few spares.

What should I check before ordering in bulk?

1. The attachment type. A split ring (like the faux pearl set uses) is secure but takes effort to open — fine for favours, less so if people swap them around.
2. Age suitability. The silicone customisable set is listed for 14 years and over. Worth checking for any event with young children.
3. Customisation lead time. Personalised text takes longer than stock items. Order well ahead.
4. Colour consistency. Multipacks in vibrant colours are usually assorted, not uniform — confirm before assuming you'll get 31 of the same shade.
5. Packaging. Bulk sets usually arrive loose. If they're favours, budget time and materials for individual bagging.

What makes a good everyday bag charm?

Weight, attachment and how it handles friction. A charm on a daily bag rubs against everything.

A single decorative piece is a different purchase from a favour. The puppy keychain with tassels and a bone charm combines a polymer clay figure with a PU leather chain and zinc alloy hardware — the alloy takes the strain while the clay provides the detail.

• Keep it light. A heavy charm pulls on a zip pull or bag loop over time.
• Watch the clay and resin parts. They chip if the bag gets knocked; keep them on the side away from your body.
• Tassels shed. Expect some loss, and avoid pairing them with knitwear that catches.

Which should I choose?

For	Product	Why
Weddings	36-piece faux pearl heart keychains	Elegant finish, zinc alloy hardware, split ring
Personalised favours	31-pack customisable silicone keychains	Custom text, lightweight, vibrant colours
Large events on a budget	Angel wing keychains, 20 or 60 pack	Unplated zinc alloy; neutral tone suits any theme
Craft projects and DIY	90-piece tassel keychain set	Bulk components with quadruple chain keyrings
A gift set	Hello Kitty and Kuromi 4-pack	Character charms that double as squishy toys
An everyday bag charm	Puppy keychain with tassels	Zinc alloy hardware with PU leather chain

Browse the full range in keychains, and see baguette bags or bucket bags for what to hang them on.

How do I style a bag charm?

• One charm, not three. A cluster reads as clutter unless it's a deliberate collection.
• Match the hardware. Silver charm on silver bag hardware, gold on gold — the same rule as jewellery.
• Scale it to the bag. A large charm overwhelms a mini bag; a tiny one disappears on a tote.
• Attach at the handle base rather than a zip pull, which takes more strain.
• Let the charm be the colour if the bag is neutral, and vice versa.

Frequently asked questions

How many party favours should I order?

About 10% more than your headcount. A few get damaged, some guests take two, and running short is far worse than having spares.

What is the most durable keychain material?

Zinc alloy. It's light, corrosion-resistant, holds detail and survives being dropped — which is why almost all keychain hardware uses it.

What does unplated mean?

No surface coating over the base metal. It looks less bright than plated but keeps a consistent finish, since there's nothing to wear through.

Are bulk keychains individually packaged?

Usually not — they arrive loose. If you're using them as favours, allow time and materials for bagging them yourself.

Do multipacks come in matching colours?

Usually assorted rather than uniform. Confirm before ordering if you need a single colour to match an event theme.

Are keychains suitable for children?

Check the listing — some state an age range, such as 14 years and over. Small parts and detachable charms are the usual reason.

What's the best way to attach a bag charm?

At the base of the handle rather than a zip pull, which bears more strain and can be damaged by a heavy charm.

Do polymer clay charms break?

They can chip if knocked. Keep them on the outer side of the bag and don't pair them with heavy items that will crush them.

Key takeaways

• Bulk packs sharply reduce per-unit cost — the right choice for events.
• Zinc alloy is the durable default; unplated finishes don't wear through.
• Order roughly 10% over headcount for favours.
• Check age suitability and customisation lead times before ordering.
• Bulk sets arrive loose — budget time for bagging.
• For daily carry, buy one well-made charm rather than a multipack.
• Attach at the handle base, match the hardware tone, keep it to one.

Conclusion

Decide first whether you're buying favours or an accessory. Favours want volume and a low per-unit cost; a bag charm wants zinc alloy hardware and sensible weight. They're rarely the same product, even when they look alike.

Browse keychains for both.