Police and sheriff
Shoulder patches, unit and rank insignia for departments and sheriffs' offices.
Custom patches
Custom patches made to your artwork, quoted from the factory price.
Six constructions, embroidered, woven, chenille, satin tackle twill, hand embroidered bullion and sublimated, all cut and finished to your artwork. Send the size, quantity, colours, backing and the date you need them, and we quote from the factory price.
Quote in 2 to 3 daysFrom the factory price
Free patch mockupIn the Patch Studio
Proof comes firstApproved in writing
Reorders skip setupDigitizing stays on file
Send your artwork. We turn it into a patch built for one of six constructions.
Every patch starts with your logo or crest, redrawn for thread, wire or twill rather than a screen. From there we choose the construction, the backing and the border together, based on how much detail your design carries and where the finished patch will be worn, a uniform sleeve, a blazer pocket or a bag.
- Your artwork: a vector file gives the cleanest result, a clear raster works too.
- One of six constructions: embroidered, woven, chenille, satin tackle twill, hand embroidered bullion or sublimated.
- A backing built for the job: sew-on, iron-on, hook-and-loop or a rigid plastic backing.
- A firm quote from the factory price. We do not publish a price list.
Pick the construction. We pick the factory that builds it.
Every patch job starts with your artwork and ends in one of six builds, chosen for the detail in your design and where the finished patch is worn. Pick one to see how it compares.
Raised
Embroidered patches
Satin stitch worked over a twill or felt backing for raised, textured letters and logos. The core patch construction, suited to detailed lettering and moderate colour counts, finished with a merrowed or heat cut edge.
- Look and feel
- Raised, textured stitch
- Best for
- Logos, crests, uniforms, caps
- Fine detail
- Raised texture
- Edge
- Merrowed or heat cut
- Good to know
- The core patch construction
Fine detail
Woven patches
Woven flat from fine polyester thread rather than stitched, holding small text and thin lines that embroidery cannot. Keeps the patch look with sharper detail, finished the same way with a heat seal or sew-on backing.
- Look and feel
- Flat, thin, smooth
- Best for
- Small text, fine lines
- Fine detail
- Raised texture
- Edge
- Heat cut or merrowed
- Good to know
- Sharper detail than stitching
Varsity
Chenille patches
Tufted yarn built up into a raised pile, the classic letterman look for varsity letters and team names. Suited to bold, simple shapes rather than fine detail.
- Look and feel
- Soft, fuzzy, raised pile
- Best for
- Varsity letters, team names
- Fine detail
- Raised texture
- Edge
- Felt border, stitched
- Good to know
- Bold, simple shapes
Athletic
Satin Tackle Twill patches
Pieces cut from solid twill fabric and appliqued on with a stitched border, often paired with embroidery for lettering. A common choice for large numbers and team names on athletic uniforms.
- Look and feel
- Flat fabric, stitched edge
- Best for
- Numbers, names, big shapes
- Fine detail
- Raised texture
- Edge
- Satin stitched applique
- Good to know
- Often paired with embroidery
Hand made
Hand Embroidered Bullion patches
Metallic bullion wire and thread, worked by hand onto felt or twill for a raised, dimensional finish. The choice for blazer crests and formal or ceremonial insignia. No setup or digitizing fees.
- Look and feel
- Raised metallic wire
- Best for
- Blazer crests, ceremonial insignia
- Fine detail
- Raised texture
- Edge
- Hand finished
- Good to know
- No setup or digitizing fee
Full colour
Sublimated patches
Full colour dye printed directly into the fabric rather than stitched, for photo realistic art and gradients that thread cannot reproduce. Ask about this construction when you request your quote.
- Look and feel
- Flat, printed, full colour
- Best for
- Photos, gradients, fine art
- Fine detail
- Raised texture
- Edge
- Merrowed or heat cut
- Good to know
- Ask about it on your quote
All six at a glance
| Construction | Look and feel | Best for | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidered | Raised, textured stitch | Logos, crests, uniforms, caps | Merrowed or heat cut |
| Woven | Flat, thin, smooth | Small text, fine lines | Heat cut or merrowed |
| Chenille | Soft, fuzzy, raised pile | Varsity letters, team names | Felt border, stitched |
| Satin Tackle Twill | Flat fabric, stitched edge | Numbers, names, big shapes | Satin stitched applique |
| Hand Embroidered Bullion | Raised metallic wire | Blazer crests, ceremonial insignia | Hand finished |
| Sublimated | Flat, printed, full colour | Photos, gradients, fine art | Merrowed or heat cut |
Tell us who wears it. We match the build to the job.
A sheriff's shoulder patch, a varsity letter and a club back patch need different constructions, sizes and backings. Start from yours.
Fire and EMS
Department shoulder patches, Maltese crosses and EMS insignia.
Military and veterans
Unit, morale and name patches, often on hook-and-loop.
Scouts and clubs
Troop, event and merit style patches for scouts, clubs and civic groups.
Sports and letterman
Chenille letters, team crests and tackle twill for uniforms and jackets.
Corporate and uniforms
Logo patches for work shirts, caps, jackets and bags.
Motorcycle clubs
Back patches, rockers and chapter patches for club vests.
Schools and colleges
Blazer crests, spirit patches, band and club emblems.
Real patches, photographed off the line.
Embroidered, chenille, woven and bullion pieces we have made, captioned by how they were built. See the full gallery.
Six things the factory needs to price your patch.
Have these ready and your quote comes back accurate the first time.
1
Size
Width and height, or the finished size of your existing patch if you are reordering.
2
Quantity
How many patches, per design. Custom patch runs start from 100 pieces, confirmed on your quote.
3
Colours
How many thread, wire or ink colours the design uses. We confirm the exact count against your artwork.
4
Backing
Sew-on, iron-on, hook-and-loop or a rigid plastic backing, matched to where the patch is worn.
5
Artwork
A vector file (AI, EPS or PDF) gives the cleanest result. PNG is accepted too.
6
In-hands date
The date you need the finished patches. Custom orders typically run 3 to 4 weeks after you approve the art proof, confirmed on your quote, and rush production is available.
Not sure what size to order?
These are the common starting sizes for where a patch is worn. Tell us the width and height you want; the proof shows the exact size before anything is made.
Left chestLogo patches on work shirts and polos
3 to 3.5 inShoulder or upper sleeveDepartment and unit shoulder patches
3 to 4.5 inJacket backClub back patches and large crests
8 to 12 inName tape or rockerNames and curved rockers above a patch
4 to 5 in wideCap frontCentred on the front panel
2 to 2.5 in tallCap side or backSmall secondary marks
1.5 to 2 inBeanie cuffFolded cuff of a knit beanie
2 to 2.5 inBackpack frontSewn or on a hook-and-loop panel
3 to 4 inHook-and-loop panelPlate carriers, packs and range bags
2 x 3 or 3 x 5 inTote or duffelBrand and event give-aways
3 to 5 inCommon starting sizes, not limits. Any size is quoted; the size that suits your artwork is confirmed on the proof.
Choose how it attaches and how it is edged.
Every patch is finished with a border and a backing built for the job. Thread colour count and border style are confirmed against your artwork when we price it at the factory.
Sew-on
A plain back, sewn into place by the wearer or a tailor. The most permanent way to attach a patch.
Best for uniforms and jackets that are washed often.
Iron-on, heat seal
A heat activated adhesive backing, applied with a home iron or a heat press.
Best for quick application on cotton and canvas.
Hook-and-loop
A hook-and-loop fastener on the back, with the matching half sewn to the garment, for a patch that comes off and goes back on.
Best for tactical gear, bags and swappable patches.
Plastic backing
A rigid backing for a patch that needs to sit flat and stiff.
Best for patches that must hold their shape.Merrowed border
A raised, wrapped stitch around the edge. The classic finish for round, oval, square and shield shapes.
Heat cut border
The patch is cut and sealed right to the edge of the design, so it can follow custom and detailed shapes.
What buyers ask before their first patch order.
Start from the artwork and where it is worn. Fine text and thin lines suit woven, a raised logo suits embroidered, photos and gradients suit sublimated, varsity letters suit chenille and blazer crests suit bullion. Tell us the job and we recommend one on your quote.
Yes. Send a clear photo of the old patch with its size. We redraw it and you approve the proof before anything is made.
Custom patch minimums are set per job, from 100 pieces, confirmed on your quote. Tell us your design and quantity and we will confirm the exact minimum when we price it at the factory.
Custom patch production typically runs 3 to 4 weeks after you approve the art proof, confirmed on your quote, plus shipping time. Rush production may be available, ask when you request your quote.
Vector artwork, AI, EPS or PDF, gives the cleanest stitch or print file. PNG is accepted too. Send what you have and we will tell you if we need anything else.
No. Every patch is priced at the factory once we see the construction, size, quantity, colours and backing, so the number you get reflects your actual job. Request a quote and we will come back within one business day.
Anyone. We sell direct to individuals, schools, departments, teams and clubs.
Round out the order.
Tell us the job. We quote from the factory price.
Construction, size, quantity, colours, backing and the date you need them in hand. Attach or email the artwork and you have a firm quote within two or three business days.
Request received. We will come back within one business day with a quote from the factory price.
Have the artwork and a date?
Send both and you have a quote from the factory price within two or three business days.
Request a quote