Buying guides
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they order custom patches.
MC Back Patch & Rocker Size Guide
Common sizes for MC center patches, rockers, MC tabs and name tabs, how to measure your vest, and how to order a matching club set.
Custom Patch Size Guide
Usual patch sizes for every placement, the smallest readable text for each patch type, and how size changes the price.
How to Sew On a Patch by Hand or Machine
What you need, how to sew a patch on by hand or machine, and how to handle leather, nylon and hats.
How to Iron On a Patch So It Stays On
Iron setting, timing, fabrics that work and how to keep an iron-on patch on through washes.
How to Design a Custom Patch That Looks Good
Size, artwork, colors, text size, shape and file type: how to design a patch that reads well at real size.
How to Put a Patch on a Hat
Placement, sewing, ironing and glue: how to attach a patch to a cap, trucker hat or beanie.
Patch Size Chart and Free Printable Template
Usual patch sizes for every placement and a free printable PDF template with actual-size shapes.
Patch Glossary: Custom Patch Terms Explained
Plain definitions of the terms you see when ordering custom patches.
UIL Patches: Sizes, Prices and How to Order for Letter Jackets
Custom UIL patches for letter jackets: which patches students earn, sizes, prices from 25 pieces, and when to order before your awards banquet.
How Much Do Custom Patches Cost?
Real prices by type, size and quantity. 100 embroidered 3 inch patches cost $3.67 each, with mockup, sample and shipping included.
Embroidered vs Woven vs PVC Patches: Which Should You Choose?
How embroidered, woven, PVC and UV + PVC patches differ in look, detail, durability and price, and which to choose.
Patch Backing Options: Sew-On, Iron-On or Velcro?
Sew-on is included and most secure, iron-on adds $0.15, Velcro adds $0.56. Which to choose for each fabric and use.
How Long Do Custom Patches Take?
About 4 to 5 weeks: free mockup within 6 hours, a physical sample in 2 to 3 days, then about 2 weeks of production and 2 weeks of shipping.