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Custom Patches · PVC

Custom PVC patches.

Soft, flexible patches molded from PVC, with raised edges and layered details that give your design a clean, dimensional look.

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  • 50+Pieces per design
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  • In-housePatches made in-house
  • USShipping within the United States
PVC patch showing a tiger head
Look and feel
Smooth, flexible and dimensional
Detail
Clear shapes in separate color areas; very fine lines are limited
Often chosen for
Tactical gear, bags, outdoor and sports equipment

Examples

PVC patch examples

Example designs for style and material reference.

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The patch

How a PVC patch is made.

A PVC patch is made in a mold built for the design. Each color is filled into its own section of the mold as liquid PVC, and the mold is then heated to set the patch. Recessed lines between the sections keep the colors separate, which gives PVC patches their crisp outlines.

Details can sit at different heights. A flat (2D) look stacks flat-topped levels, while a sculpted (3D) look rounds the surfaces for more depth. We confirm what suits your design with the quote.

  1. 1Raised levels
  2. 2Recessed lines between colors
  3. 3Molded outline
Cross-section diagram

Up close

Layers, not ink.

The depth comes from the mold. Raised areas catch the light, and recessed lines keep each color separate.

  • Close-up of the surface of a pvc patch
    Separate color areas
  • Close-up of the surface of a pvc patch
    Molded levels
  • Close-up of the surface of a pvc patch
    Clean molded edges

Design

Designing for PVC.

  • 01

    Separate color areas

    Each color needs its own section of the mold and PVC uses solid colors only, so artwork with distinct color areas and outlines translates best.

  • 02

    Shape

    PVC patches are molded to shape, so the outline can follow your design closely.

  • 03

    Attachment

    PVC patches are commonly sewn on or fitted with hook and loop. Whether heat application works depends on the backing. Tell us how the patch will be used and we confirm the backing with the quote.

  • 04

    Raised detail

    Tell us which parts of the design should stand out. Layered heights can make a logo or lettering pop.

Fit

Where PVC patches work well.

Works well for

  • Logos with clear shapes and solid colors
  • Bags, backpacks, caps and tactical gear
  • Designs that benefit from raised, dimensional detail

Consider another type for

  • Gradients and photographs, which suit a printed patch
  • Very thin lines or tiny text, which need room in the mold

How it compares

Raised feel
Best
Fine detail
Good
Gradients & photos
Not suited
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Artwork & size

Artwork for a PVC patch.

Artwork

A mold is built from your design, so clean artwork with clearly separated color areas works best, ideally as a vector file. If you only have a JPG or PNG, send it anyway and we point out anything that needs simplifying before the proof.

BestPDFAIEPSSVG

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

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FAQ

Common questions

What is a PVC patch?

A PVC patch is a soft, flexible patch made in a mold built for the design. Each color sits in its own section, which gives the patch crisp outlines and raised details.

Why does a PVC patch need a mold?

The liquid PVC is filled into a mold made for your design, one color at a time. The mold is what gives the patch its shape, levels and crisp color edges.

Can a PVC patch show a gradient or a photo?

Not well. PVC colors sit in separate areas of the mold. For gradients or photographs, a printed patch is the better fit.

PVC or embroidered?

PVC is smooth, flexible and dimensional; embroidery has a textile, stitched look. Our patch type guide compares them side by side.

What should I tell you before ordering PVC patches?

The quantity, the rough size, how the patch will attach, which parts of the design should be raised and the colors. If any of these are open, choose "Not sure" in the form and we suggest options with the quote.

Are PVC patches the same as rubber patches?

They are often called rubber patches because they feel soft and rubbery, but the material is PVC (polyvinyl chloride), a plastic molded to stay flexible, not natural or synthetic rubber. If a supplier quotes "rubber patches", ask which material they mean.

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.

  • 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.

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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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