Custom Patches Types
Stitch
Stitched with threads on a fabric backing, often with a raised, textured look.
Stitched with threads on a fabric backing, often with a raised, textured look.
Woven Patches
Thin threads are woven tightly (like a tapestry), creating a smooth, flat finish.
Thin threads are woven tightly (like a tapestry), creating a smooth, flat finish.
Chenille Patches
Fuzzy yarn is looped to create a soft, textured, vintage look.
Fuzzy yarn is looped to create a soft, textured, vintage look.
Patch backing
Standard
No adhesive; must be stitched manually (most traditional method).
No adhesive; must be stitched manually (most traditional method).
Velcro
One side has loops (soft), the other has hooks (hard); allows for repeated attachment
One side has loops (soft), the other has hooks (hard); allows for repeated attachment
Adhesive
Heat-activated adhesive; apply with an iron.
Heat-activated adhesive; apply with an iron.
Patches Border Types
Merrow® Border
A Merrowed Border is a classic edge finish for embroidered patches, created using a specialized overlock stitching machine. This technique wraps a dense, raised stitch around the patch’s perimeter, securing the fabric and threads for a durable, polished look.
A Merrowed Border is a classic edge finish for embroidered patches, created using a specialized overlock stitching machine. This technique wraps a dense, raised stitch around the patch’s perimeter, securing the fabric and threads for a durable, polished look.
Hot-Cut Border
A Hot-Cut Border is a clean, precise edge finish for embroidered patches, created using a heated cutting tool or laser. Unlike traditional merrowed borders, a hot-cut border has no extra stitching around the edges, resulting in a smooth, polished look.
A Hot-Cut Border is a clean, precise edge finish for embroidered patches, created using a heated cutting tool or laser. Unlike traditional merrowed borders, a hot-cut border has no extra stitching around the edges, resulting in a smooth, polished look.
Custom Patches
