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Custom Patches · Chenille

Custom chenille patches.

Soft, fuzzy loops of yarn that stand up from the patch, giving the bold, textured look of a varsity letter.

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Look and feel
Soft, fuzzy and raised
Detail
Bold shapes; fine detail is usually added in embroidery
Often chosen for
Varsity letters, letterman jackets, school and team emblems

Examples

Chenille patch examples

Example designs for style and material reference.

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Fit

Where chenille patches work well.

Works well for

  • Varsity letters and numbers
  • School, team and club emblems
  • Letterman jackets, sweatshirts and bags

Consider another type for

  • Small or detailed designs, which suit embroidered or woven patches
  • Small placements such as a cap side

How it compares

Raised feel
Best
Fine detail
Limited
Gradients & photos
Not suited
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Up close

Loops you can touch.

Chenille yarn stands up from the patch in a soft pile, which gives letters and mascots their classic varsity texture.

  • Close-up of the surface of a chenille patch
    Soft loop pile

The patch

What a chenille patch is.

Chenille is yarn sewn in loops that stand up as a soft pile, usually on a felt base, which gives it a fuzzy, raised texture. It is sewn on specialized chenille machines and is most familiar from varsity letters and letterman jackets.

Chenille suits large, bold shapes. Fine details such as small text or thin outlines are usually added in regular embroidery alongside the chenille.

  1. 1Loop pile yarn
  2. 2Felt base
  3. 3Embroidered detail
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Design

Designing for chenille.

  • 01

    Bold shapes

    Chenille reads best in large, simple areas such as a letter or a mascot silhouette.

  • 02

    Fine detail

    Small lettering and outlines are usually stitched in embroidery around or on top of the chenille. Mark the parts that must stay sharp.

  • 03

    School colors

    Give us the color references, especially for school or team colors, and we show them on the proof.

Artwork & size

Artwork for a chenille patch.

Artwork

A simple outline of the letter or emblem is enough to start. Mark which areas should be chenille and which should be flat embroidery, and list the colors, with school or team color references if you have them.

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No artwork yet? Choose to send it later in the form and describe the design in your notes.

Backing & edges

Backings and edges, explained.

General guidance on how patches attach and how their edges are finished, so you can tell us what suits the way your patch will be used.

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Backing

Patch backing types guide
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    Sew-on (no backing)Stitched onto the garment. The most secure choice for items that are washed often.
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    Iron-on / heat sealA heat-activated adhesive on the back, applied with heat and pressure. It can loosen with frequent washing, so stitching around the edge adds security.
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    Hook and loopUsually the hook side is on the patch and the loop side is sewn onto the garment or gear, so the patch can be removed and swapped.
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    Peel-and-stick adhesiveA peel-and-stick back for temporary use, such as events. It is not meant for washing.

Edge

  • Diagram
    Merrowed edgeA thick, rounded stitched edge wrapped around the patch. It suits standard shapes such as circles, ovals, squares and rectangles.
  • Diagram
    Heat-cut edgeThe edge is cut and sealed with heat, giving a flat finish. It suits more detailed outlines.
  • Diagram
    Laser-cut edgeCut with a laser, which can follow complex outlines closely.

Diagrams These are preferences: we confirm what is feasible for your patch with the quote.

Edge options apply to fabric patches. PVC patches are molded to shape, and leather patches are cut to shape.

How it works

How ordering works.

Sending the form is a quote request, not an order. Nothing is produced until you approve a digital proof.

  1. 01

    Send your request

  2. 02

    Review and quote

  3. 03

    Digital proof

  4. 04

    You approve

  5. 05

    Production

  6. 06

    Shipping

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FAQ

Common questions

What is a chenille patch?

A chenille patch is made from yarn sewn in loops that stand up as a soft pile, usually on a felt base. It is most familiar from varsity letters and letterman jackets.

Chenille or embroidered?

Chenille gives a soft, raised, fuzzy texture suited to bold letters and emblems. Embroidered patches handle smaller, more detailed designs.

Can I order varsity letters?

Varsity letters are one of the most common uses of chenille. Tell us the letter, size and colors, and add any embroidered detail such as a year or sport in your notes.

Do you need permission for school logos?

Many schools license their marks. Please make sure you have permission to use the artwork you send.

What is the minimum order?

50 pieces per design.

Related

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Tell us about your patches.

Patch type and quantity are all we need to start. Everything else helps us quote accurately, and "Not sure" is always fine.

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  • Shipping within the US
  1. We reply with questions or a quoteIncluding the payment terms and estimated timing.
  2. You approve a digital proofIn writing, by email, before anything is made.
  3. We make and ship your patchesIn-house, within the United States.

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Fields marked with an asterisk are required. "Not sure" is fine for everything else.

01Your patchType and quantity are required.
Orders start at 50 pieces per design.
Size, shape, backing and other details (optional)
Size (optional)

Shape, backing and edge are preferences. We confirm what is feasible for your patch with the quote.

For embroidered patches, woven patches, printed / sublimated patches, chenille patches
For embroidered patches
02ArtworkUpload now or send it later. Please confirm your rights to use it.
    For universities, professional teams, franchises, government, military, police and other restricted marks we may ask for proof of permission and may hold or decline the request without it.
    03DeliveryOptional. We ship within the United States.
    Shipping state, ZIP and needed-by date (optional)
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    We'll tell you whether the date is achievable. Production and shipping estimates come with your quote.
    04Contact and notesWhere we send your quote
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    This is a quote request, not an order. No payment is taken, and nothing is produced until you approve a digital proof in writing. Sending it does not sign you up for marketing emails.

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    Send the artwork. We'll handle the stitches.

    01ArtworkLogo, photo, sketch or existing file. Optional if you only have a question.
      02Embroidery detailsService, size, placement, fabric, format
      Finished size (optional)
      Turnaround
      03ContactWhere we send your quote

      No payment required to request a quote. No artwork yet? Write your question in Notes and send it without a file.

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