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Custom Patches · Leather

Custom leather patches for hats and jackets.

A logo marked into leather gives a premium, understated finish on hats, jackets, bags and denim.

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  • 50+Pieces per design
  • ProofDigital proof before production
  • In-housePatches made in-house
  • USShipping within the United States
Leather patch showing an anchor
Look and feel
Natural, premium leather look
Detail
Clean logos and text in one tone
Often chosen for
Hats, denim, jackets, bags and accessories

Examples

Leather patch examples

Example designs for style and material reference.

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The patch

What a leather patch is.

A leather patch is a piece of leather with the design marked into its surface. It can be genuine leather or a synthetic (faux) leather, which looks similar and is often more uniform in color.

The design is usually either engraved with a laser, which marks the surface and gives a darker, burned-in look, or pressed with a die. Debossing presses the design down into the surface; embossing raises it. These are general techniques, and we confirm the leather and the finish for your design with the quote.

  1. 1Leather surface
  2. 2Marked design
  3. 3Cut edge
Cross-section diagram

Up close

Marked into the surface.

The design sits in the material rather than on top of it, so the grain and tone of the surface become part of the look.

  • Close-up of the surface of a leather patch
    Line work in the surface
  • Close-up of the surface of a leather patch
    A design marked into the material
  • Close-up of the surface of a leather patch
    Fine detail needs room

Fit

Where leather patches work well.

Works well for

  • Hats and caps
  • Denim, jackets and workwear
  • Bags and accessories

Consider another type for

  • Designs that rely on many colors, which suit printed or embroidered patches
  • Very fine detail, which can blur in the leather grain

How it compares

Raised feel
Limited
Fine detail
Limited
Gradients & photos
Not suited
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Design

Designing for leather.

  • 01

    One-tone artwork

    Engraving and pressing mark the design in the tone of the leather, so logos that work in a single color translate best.

  • 02

    Genuine or synthetic

    Tell us your preference. Genuine leather varies naturally in grain and shade; synthetic leather is more uniform.

  • 03

    Attachment

    Leather patches are commonly sewn on, for example around the edge of a cap patch; some are made with a backing for heat application. Tell us where the patch will go and we confirm the attachment with the quote.

  • 04

    Synthetic leather and engraving

    Not every synthetic leather is suitable for laser engraving, so the material and the finish are chosen together. We confirm both with the quote.

Artwork & size

Artwork for a leather patch.

Artwork

Artwork that works in one color is best: a vector logo or a clean black-and-white image. Thin lines and small text need room in the leather grain, so tell us the finished size.

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Fine for a quoteJPGPNG

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
  • Diagram
    Sew-on (no backing)Stitched onto the garment. The most secure choice for items that are washed often.
  • Diagram
    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.
  • Diagram
    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.
  • Diagram
    Peel-and-stick adhesiveA peel-and-stick back for temporary use, such as events. It is not meant for washing.

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

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

Written approval by emailPayment terms in your quote or invoiceEstimates quoted individually Order terms

FAQ

Common questions

Genuine or faux leather?

Genuine leather has a natural grain that varies from piece to piece. Faux leather is a synthetic alternative with a more uniform look. Tell us your preference and we confirm it with your quote.

What is the difference between engraved and debossed?

Engraving uses a laser to mark the surface, usually darker than the leather. Debossing presses the design into the leather with a die, leaving a recessed impression.

Can a leather patch go on a hat?

Yes, hats are one of the most common uses. See also caps and headwear.

What is the minimum order?

50 pieces per design.

Related

Compare other patch types.

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Patch quote

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.

  • Orders from 50 pieces
  • Digital proof before production
  • Made in-house
  • 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)
    5 digits, or ZIP+4 with or without the dash.
    We'll tell you whether the date is achievable. Production and shipping estimates come with your quote.
    04Contact and notesWhere we send your quote
    Phone, company and notes (optional)

    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.

    Free quote · No payment required

    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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