Dense polyester thread that won’t fade or fray.
Most popular style
Custom Embroidered Patches
Raised thread stitched onto durable twill — the classic patch for uniforms, caps, team crests and brand merch. Up to 12 colors, any shape, five backing options.
Size avg. of width + height
Quantity
- Free proof
- Free US shipping
- 10–14 day delivery
From a library of 400+ thread shades.
Circles, shields or a custom die-cut outline.
We convert your art into a stitch file.
Embroidery coverage
How much of the patch is stitched?
Coverage changes the look and the price. Less stitching lets the twill background show; full coverage gives a dense, premium finish.
Design stitched on a colored twill base. Lightest feel, lowest cost.
−15%Most of the patch stitched with some twill showing. Our most popular choice.
Base priceEvery millimetre stitched for a dense, premium, highly textured finish.
+20%How it’s made
From your file to finished thread.
- 1Artwork
Send any file or a sketch. We clean it up for stitching.
- 2Digitizing
Your art becomes a stitch file with paths, densities and colors.
- 3Stitching
Multi-head machines stitch your design onto twill.
- 4Finishing
Edges, backing and a hand inspection before packing.
Specifications
- Base fabric
- Polyester twill, 30+ colors
- Thread
- 100% polyester, 400+ colors
- Colors included
- Up to 12
- Size range
- 1" to 12"
- Minimum order
- 25 pieces
- Borders
- Merrowed, hot-cut, laser-cut
- Backings
- Sew-on, iron-on, hook & loop, adhesive, magnetic
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
Artwork tips
- Keep lettering at least 5mm tall so it stays readable.
- Thin lines under 1mm may thicken slightly when stitched.
- Fewer colors often looks bolder — we’ll suggest simplifications.
- Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) give the sharpest result.
FAQ
Embroidered patch questions.
Embroidered patches start at 25 pieces. Per-piece price drops at 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000+.
Up to 12 colors are included. More are possible on larger patches — we’ll advise on your proof.
About 5mm tall for clean lettering. For smaller text, woven patches are usually a better fit.
Yes. Sew-on embroidered patches survive regular machine washing. Iron-on backings last best with cool washes.
We match to the closest thread from a 400+ color library and show the match on your proof.
10–14 business days after proof approval, plus free shipping. Rush in about 7 days.