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Department shoulder patches, badges and unit insignia in durable embroidery or PVC, built to code and to last.
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We turn your logo, badge or idea into custom embroidery, sequins, PVC, woven and chenille patches. Built to spec in the USA, proofed free before a single thread is laid.
Good patches are engineered, not just printed. Here is the exact path your order travels through our US workshop.
Send a logo, sketch or photo. Our designers clean it up and prep it for stitching.
We convert your art into a precise machine file that controls every stitch and color.
You get a digital mockup with size, colors and backing. Nothing runs until you approve.
Your patches are made, trimmed and quality-checked by hand against the approved proof.
Finished patches ship from the US to your door, tracked the whole way.
Every craft below is produced in-house and fully customizable. Read what each one is, where it shines and how to spec it.
Custom embroidered patches are stitched from colored thread onto a twill base, giving a raised, textured, premium finish that survives years of washing and wear. They are the go-to for uniforms, caps, workwear and anything that has to look sharp and last.
Sequins patches add reflective sparkle and texture that flat embroidery cannot. They catch the light and move with the fabric, making them a favorite for fashion lines, dance and cheer teams, event wear and statement apparel that needs to stand out on stage or on the shelf.
Molded from soft PVC rubber, these patches are fully waterproof, flexible and nearly indestructible. Fine 3D detail, crisp edges and vivid color that will not fade in sun or rain make them the standard for tactical gear, morale patches, outdoor brands and marine use.
Before anything is embroidered, your artwork must be digitized: converted into a stitch file (DST, EMB and more) that tells the machine exactly where every needle drop goes. Clean digitizing is the difference between a crisp patch and a puckered mess. We digitize logos for patches, caps and apparel, ready for any commercial machine.
Woven patches use thin threads woven together rather than stitched on top, so they hold much finer detail than embroidery. Small text, gradients and intricate multi-color artwork come out sharp and flat. They are ideal for detailed logos, tags and designs that are too fine for thick embroidery thread.
Chenille patches have the thick, soft, raised texture you see on classic letterman jackets. Made from looped yarn, they add bold retro depth and a premium tactile feel. Perfect for varsity letters, school and team spirit wear, and fashion brands after a vintage American look.
A plain-English comparison so you can match the right craft to your project before you order.
| Patch type | Texture | Detail level | Best use | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | Raised thread | Medium | Uniforms, caps, logos | Excellent |
| Sequins | Reflective | Low to medium | Fashion, cheer, events | Good |
| PVC / Rubber | 3D molded | High | Tactical, outdoor, marine | Best in class |
| Woven | Flat, smooth | Very high | Fine logos, small text | Excellent |
| Chenille | Thick, fuzzy | Low | Varsity, teams, streetwear | Very good |
| Backing option | How it attaches | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Iron-on | Heat-pressed with an iron | Quick, no-sew apparel and caps |
| Sew-on | Stitched to the fabric | Permanent, heavy-use garments |
| Velcro (hook & loop) | Removable hook backing | Tactical gear, uniforms, swapping |
| Adhesive | Peel-and-stick | Temporary or one-time placement |
Different fields need different patches. Here is how our crafts map to the people who order them most.
Department shoulder patches, badges and unit insignia in durable embroidery or PVC, built to code and to last.
Morale patches, unit emblems and velcro-backed tactical patches with the toughness field use demands.
Team crests, jersey patches and championship badges in embroidery, woven or bold chenille.
Statement patches for apparel drops, from sparkling sequins to fine woven brand logos.
Achievement patches, troop numbers and club colors, no minimum so small groups order easily.
Branded workwear patches, promotional giveaways and event commemoratives with fast turnaround.
A snapshot of patches we have crafted for teams, departments, brands and clubs across the country.
If you have never ordered custom patches before, the choices can feel overwhelming: embroidery or woven, iron-on or velcro, how many colors, what size. This guide walks through everything you need to decide, so your first order comes out exactly how you pictured it.
The single most important question is where the patch will live. A patch for a firefighter's uniform faces heat, washing and heavy wear, so durable embroidery or PVC with a sew-on backing makes sense. A patch for a limited fashion drop can lean into sequins or fine woven detail with an iron-on backing. Decide the use first, and the craft and backing follow naturally.
Bold, simple logos with a few solid colors are perfect for embroidery. Highly detailed art, small text or gradients come out cleaner as woven patches. Anything that needs to survive the outdoors points to PVC. Big, spirited varsity letters call for chenille. If your design is going onto an embroidery machine rather than becoming a patch, you need digitizing first.
Iron-on is the fastest for everyday clothing and caps and needs no sewing. Sew-on is the most permanent and best for garments that see heavy use. Velcro (hook-and-loop) lets you swap patches on and off tactical gear and uniforms. Adhesive is best for temporary or one-time placement. When in doubt, tell us the garment and we will recommend the backing.
Most shoulder and chest patches land between three and four inches; hat patches are usually two to three inches. More thread colors and larger sizes raise the price slightly, while larger quantities lower the price per piece. Because we have no minimum order, you can start with a single sample and scale up to a full wholesale run once you are happy.
Never approve a patch order you have not seen. Every order here includes a free digital proof showing size, colors and backing, plus free revisions until it is right. Nothing goes into production until you sign off, which is how we keep quality high and surprises at zero.
Send your design and get a free proof and a no-obligation quote. Made in the USA, shipped fast, no minimum.
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