Embroidered patches are a great solution to many embroidery production issues. Many times, an embroidered patch that is heat applied to the front of a basball hat or knit cap will look better than direct embroidery -- the patch is sewn with no disruption from a garment seam and no need to worry about a curving surface. Plus, the heat transfer backing means no stitches run through to the inside of the garment!

Further, patches allow for the same art to be used across a wide range of fabrics, locations and colors. Because embroidered patches are sewn as self-contained pieces of art, little concern need be given to the type of fabric on which the patch is to be used, or if the location of the logo will be difficult to embroider, or if the colors of the garment will show through and affect the design. With a patch, all of these issues are eliminated!

And because patches are typically less expensive to create than direct embroidery, customers often buy patches in quantities larger than their initial need and then hold and use them as new garments are required!

Patches can be created with backings made of heat transfer material (the most common method of attachment), velcro or double-sided tape (for using the same patch on a variety of garments), PVC plastic (to make a hard backing) and more. Or the patches can be left unbacked for direct sewing onto a garment. This variety of backing options provides the customer with many ways to use an embroidered patch.

Patches can be designed in just about any shape and color -- no need to stay with a circle or rectangle! Take a look at the sample patches below for ideas on ways to dress up your logo and create an embroidered patc

Patch size
Quantity
Embroidery coverage

Following the simple instructions below to determine your cost:

1. Check your embroidery coverage chart to estimate the approximate embroidery percentage. We reserve the right to determine the exact coverage. Since very few patches fall in the category below 50% embroidered coverage, and the cost of setting up the machines and designing the patch is virtually the same for all designs, we start our pricing with the 50% category.

2. To determine the size, add the maximum height and width (in inches) of the finished patch and divide by 2. For example, a patch that is 3 inches high and 5 inches wide would be (3＂+5＂) /2=4＂. For circular patches the diameter is the size. For all patches, round fractional sizes up to the next haft inch.

Check the price chart for patch sizes from 2＂to 5＂in quantities from 100 to 5000 to determine your cost per patch. All price shown as per piece. Unit price does not include digitizing charge. Digitizing charge is determined at 3.5$ per thousand stitches, however for orders over 2000 pieces the digitizing charge will be ignored.

3. Check below for information on optional backing or metallic threads. 
★  Minimum order required is 100 identical pieces
★  Colors: price includes up to seven standard embroidery colors. Add $0.70 per piece per additional color
★  Samples: samples are available for $30 per design and digital charge (non-refundable, freight depends)
★  Metallic threads: for metallic threads, add 15% to the base price per patch
★  Special backing is available at an extra charge based on the patch size as follows per piece:
      Heat seal: add $0.045/pc per square inch.
      Self stick : double adhesive tape $0.075/pc per square inch. (wax paper included).
      Hard PVC Back : add $0.024/pc per square inch. Hard PVC is also named plastic back.
★ Price above are provided as a guide and may be higher or lower than the cost of production. Prices do not 
     include freight.

4. For larger patches or quantities greater than 2000, call or e-mail us for a quote.

5. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail. We will be happy to assist you.