Are you unsure which custom patch you are looking for? Confused how to describe your needs with your suppliers? Experiences tells us that too many people feel not certain what kind of patches fits their business. And most of them have no ideas of the professional term like:embroidery/woven/dye sublimation,etc
We will try our best to give you enough information in this guide to help you making the right decision and know your product better than ever.
This guide will split into sections:
- How many different kinds of custom patch we can offer？
- What custom patch use for?
- What are the backing types can choose from?
- The different borders.
- Color of twill and thread
How many different kinds of custom patch there are?
Custom patches can be widely use in our daily life for every aspect, that is what we will share in the second guide.And in order to meet all the different need, there are custom embroidery patch,chenille patch, felt patch,woven patch,dye sublimation patch (also called print patch),all these patches are made from twill and thread;Besides,there are PVC rubber patch which is soft, bendable and durable than fabric patches, leather patch which have a premium,high end feeling.
Custom embroidery patch: customer can determine the embroidery coverage:50% coverage, 75% coverage, 100% coverage.It can be apply to big scale patch or easy artwork which the color is solid(not iridescent)
Custom woven patch: for detailed designs with small lettering/logo,weaving technique can achieve a better level of detail than traditional embroidery.
So what is the difference between embroidery patch with woven patch?
Custom woven patches utilize thinner threads that are carefully woven together while threads on embroidered patches are embroidered into a fabric. A woven patch is literally made of thread only which allows us to achieve finer details in both the design and the texture. While some people enjoy the more traditional threaded appearance of embroidered patches, woven patches have no raised texture.
Custom Dye Sublimation patch is offered once the patch requires a large amount of details,like portrait,or there are intricate patterns and iridescent colors which traditional embroidery patch and woven patch can not created.These patches use special dyes that bond to fabric molecules, which means we can create detailed patches that are nearly photographic in quality.
Custom Chenille patch:chenille patches feature fluffy 3D designs which are perfect for any school patches. While they’re not ideal for detailed designs, custom chenille patches are perfect for beautiful bold pieces featuring colorful letters or simple designs.
Custom Felt patch:A felt patch is made from sturdy, tightly pressed material that has been matted and compressed together to create a sheet of fabric. This material is a dream for embroidered patches as it holds up against any design or stitching you add.
Custom PVC patch:Custom PVC patches are rubber-like patches that made of Polyvinyl chloride which is waterproof and can withstand extreme temperature fluctuations. This makes PVC patches the best option for outdoor activities and for military or morale patches.
Custom leather patch:If you’re looking to add a fashionable flair to your apparel, hats, or bags, genuine or faux custom leather patches are a great choice. These patches can be easily attached with sew on, self-stick, or Velcro backings to your favorite garments. They feature pieces of real leather that are cut into unique shapes based on your design which can feature names, brands, logos, and so much more.
What are these patches use for?
Custom patches gets trendy nowadays,they are not only use for uniform,such as fire department patch, police patch, military patch,sports patch, club patch, university patch;biker patch;but also use as fun decoration on clothing, hats, backpack,etc.
Custom patch can use as to promote your brand and advertise your business. They can be Attached to winter hats or baseball caps ; Sew onto bags; Add to uniforms; Attached to jackets; Giveaways with self-stick backing.
They can be use to marketing your club or any kind of organization.
As custom patch can be attached any where like hats, jackets, backpacks, bags,etc so there are more and more artiest that sell custom patch on etsy.com, so that the funny decor custom patches also called etsy patches.No matter you are a company owner, a big enterprise , an organization, personal, self employee for E-commerce, Artiest,ect, you can find custom patch fits good with your business and life.
What are the backing types can choose from?
There are plain backing,self adhesive backing, iron on backing, plastic backing, paper backing, velcro backing.Below photo as reference.
What Are The Different Borders For Custom Patch
There are 3 kinds of borders can be choose: Merrow, Heat cut, laser hear cut
Colors Of Twill And Thread
Customers can choose the PMS colors from: https://www.pantone-colours.com/
And we will use your request PMS colors to select the most match twill and threads for your artwork and make a physical sample for your checking via photo and video.
To summarize, the order process of custom patch is:
*Determine which kind of patch you prefer
*Submit your artwork and tell us your needs
*Quotation offered base on your needs and our suggest
*Offer digital artwork for your proof
*Price confirmed and artwork proof
*If timing is enough for you, we will make one physical sample and send photo or video for your proof (it is ok to send the physical sample door to door for you, customer will bear the international shipping cost)
*Sample proof, bulk production start,we will update the production with you via email.
*Arrange shipping and after sale service
