Patch types
Every patch type, compared honestly
Seven constructions, each with a job it does better than the rest. Match the construction to the design and the garment — not to fashion — and the patch will outlive the jacket.
| Construction | Character | Detail limit | Best for | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidered | Raised, textured, classic | ~5mm text | Crests, uniforms, clubs | Baseline |
| Woven | Flat, smooth, precise | ~3mm text | Fine logos, labels, name tapes | ≈ 10–20% less |
| PVC / rubber | Moulded 2D/3D relief | ~4mm text | Morale, tactical, outdoor kit | Falls steeply with qty |
| Printed | Flat, photographic | Unlimited detail | Events, giveaways, portraits | Lowest unit cost |
| Leather | Debossed, burnsishes with age | ~6mm marks | Denim, caps, heritage brands | Premium |
| Chenille | Fluffy varsity pile | Bold shapes | Letters, crests, sport awards | Premium |
| 3D puff | Foam-raised relief | ~8mm type | Caps, streetwear, bold merch | Slight premium |
| Name patches & tapes | Individual names stitched per piece | Variable text | Uniforms, squads, workwear, gifts | +40p / piece |
All constructions: 10-piece minimum · sew-on, iron-on or hook & loop backings · delivered within 14 working days.
Embroidered patches
Personalised Embroidered Patches
The classic construction — thread stitched into twill, with the raised texture that makes a crest look earned rather than printed. Our most ordered patch, and the one we hold to the strictest standard.
From
£2.30
per patch at 100 qty
Woven patches
Personalised Woven Patches
Where embroidery is sculptural, woven is precise. Threads are woven into the fabric rather than stitched on top, producing a flat, smooth surface that holds detail embroidery simply can't.
From
£2.00
per patch at 100 qty
PVC & rubber patches
Personalised PVC & Rubber Patches
Moulded, not stitched. PVC patches shrug off mud, rain and drag — the go-to for morale patches, call-sign plates and kit that lives outdoors.
From
£2.50
per patch at 100 qty
Printed patches
Personalised Printed Patches
When the design is photographic — gradients, portraits, complex artwork — print reproduces what stitch can't. The most budget-friendly construction we make.
From
£1.60
per patch at 100 qty
Leather patches
Personalised Leather Patches
Leather doesn't decorate a garment — it belongs to it. Debossed marks that darken and burnish with wear, on vegetable-tanned hides finished at the bench.
From
£3.10
per patch at 100 qty
Chenille patches
Personalised Chenille Patches
The fuzzy, tactile lettering of American varsity tradition — chenille yarn looped high off the felt, outlined in chain stitch. Instantly collegiate, unmistakably hand-finished.
From
£2.90
per patch at 100 qty
3D puff patches
3D & Puff Embroidered Patches
Foam under the stitch, thread over the top — lettering and shapes that stand off the patch in hard relief. The signature look of streetwear caps and bold crew merchandise.
From
£2.70
per patch at 100 qty
Name patches & tapes
Personalised Name Patches & Name Tapes
Not just your logo — every wearer's name. One digitised layout, variable text stitched piece by piece: school uniform name tapes, squad names and numbers, workwear tapes and individual gift crests.
From
£1.80
per patch at 100 qty