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Custom Embroidered Patches

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Skip the stitching and press in seconds, no embroidery machine needed
Deliver premium, high-quality logos your customers recognize and trust
Perfect for decorating hats, bags, and apparel with consistent quality
Skip the stitching and press in seconds, no embroidery machine needed
Deliver premium, high-quality logos your customers recognize and trust
Perfect for decorating hats, bags, and apparel with consistent quality

Embroidered Patches


Product Features
Achieve the timeless look of traditional embroidery with custom patches designed for fast, reliable heat application across hats, apparel, and accessories.

Learn More About Embroidered Patches

Overview

Embroidered Patches have a slightly raised texture. Get fully embroidered logos and designs cut into custom shapes and sizes perfect for totes, bags, hats, and more.


Two adhesive options:

Heat Applied - to be applied with a professional heat press. Not recommend for heat sensitive fabrics.

Pressure Sensitive - sticker backing for use on hard goods. Not recommended for surfaces that may contain an oil finish such as silicone or any type of outdoor goods.


  • Premium embroidered patch with flatter appearance
  • Customizable with up to 6 color options
  • Large selection of thread and background colors—neon included
  • Pre-production physical sample (Limit QTY 1) available for a fee
  • Washability/Care Instructions: will withstand at least 50 domestic washing cycles. Machine wash cold, inside-out, using mild detergent.
  • For best results, applying with a heated lower platen is recommended
  • Please Note: Patches are 100% embroidery. Please list all thread colors when ordering.
  • Shelf Life: One-year shelf life before applying (room temperature controlled environment).
  • Minimum Quantity: 12 pieces
  • Recommended Fabrics for Heat Applied: cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends (not recommended to use on heat sensitive fabrics. Ex: some nylons, silk, leather, wool, fleece)



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Embroidered Custom Patch Pricing



Up to 1.00"1.01-1.50"1.51-2.00"2.01-2.50"2.51"-3.00"3.01-3.50"3.51-4.00"
12-242.663.995.316.667.979.3310.65
25-492.313.334.435.556.647.788.88
50-991.472.242.973.714.435.175.91
100-1991.101.642.182.743.293.844.37
200-2990.781.151.471.932.302.703.09
300-4990.670.991.341.662.012.322.66
500-9990.570.851.121.401.671.952.27
1,000-1,9990.500.761.011.261.501.742.03
2,000-4,9990.430.670.901.101.341.531.78
5,000-9,9990.410.630.831.021.241.451.66
10,000+0.380.560.730.921.101.291.47

Pricing is in USD - Up to 6 Colors

Art Set Up Fee: $30 (Includes a digital pre-production sample for approval)

Pre-Production Sample: $15

Size = (Length + Width) / 2

Because your design is made especially for you, Custom Logos are non-refundable.

Prices shown are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed.


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Production and Shipping Times

Step 1: Upload your art and pay the set-up fee. Your proof will be sent via email within 2-3 business days.

Step 2: Approve your proof and place your order. Your order will ship within 5-6 business days.

Step 3: Your order ships and you will receive in hand 1-2 business days.

NOTE: All leads times are subject to change. Larger orders may result in additional business days for production. Actual ship times provided during checkout. If design changes are requested after initial proof, a new proof will be sent within stated timeframe, which will extend the overall timeline

Accepted File Types

.AI, .JPG, .PDF, .PNG, .PSD, .SVG


Adobe Illustrator® - all versions

Adobe Acrobat® (PDF) - all versions

Adobe Photoshop® - all versions



Production Details

  • Color: CMYK, RGB, and PMS colors are accepted, but color matching is not guaranteed. A maximum of 6 thread colors can be used on a single embroidered patch.
  • Minimum Size: 1" x 1" (+/-1mm)
  • Maximum Size: 18" x 11" (+/-1mm)
  • Minimum Text Size: Smallest character should be at least 4mm in height.
  • Sewing Channel: If patches will be sewn-on, we recommend a 3mm margin around the design.



Embroidered Patch Application Settings


Hotronix® 360 IQ™ Hat Press
Icon Time: 30-45 Seconds
Icon Temperature: Upper 280°F | Lower 320°F
Icon Pressure: Medium
Icon Cover Sheet: 1/8" Foam Pad
Heated Upper Platen
Icon Time: 25 Seconds
Icon Temperature: 360°F
Icon Pressure: Medium/Firm
Icon Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad or 1/8" Foam Pad
  • Pre-heat bottom platen for 60 seconds and fabric for 20 seconds.



Heated Upper & Lower Platens
Icon Time: 30-45 Seconds
Icon Temperature: Upper 280°F | Lower 320°F
Icon Pressure: Medium/Firm
Icon Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad or 1/8" Foam Pad
Cap Press
Icon Time: 20-30 Seconds
Icon Temperature: 360°F
Icon Pressure: Medium
Icon Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad or 1/8" Foam Pad
  • Pre-heat the lower platen for 60 seconds. Load cap and pre-heat 20 seconds. Cover with Flex Pad and press.



Pressure Sensitive Application Instructions
  • Make sure the application area is thoroughly cleaned. Rubbing alcohol can be used.
  • Remove paper backing and press firmly on the desired location.
  • For best results, please allow at least 24 hours cure time.
  • Note: for use on smooth, hard surfaces. Not recommended for surfaces that may contain an oil finish such as silicone or any type of outdoor goods.




Additional Notes

  • For best results, applying with a heated lower platen is recommended
  • The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.