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Custom Patches · Woven

Custom woven patches.

Thin threads woven together into a flat, smooth patch that holds fine detail and small lettering better than embroidery.

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  • 50+Pieces per design
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Woven patch showing a crocodile
Look and feel
Flat, smooth and thin
Detail
The finest detail and smallest text of the thread-based types
Often chosen for
Detailed logos, small text, labels and lightweight garments

Examples

Woven patch examples

Example designs for style and material reference.

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Fine thread, fine detail.

Thin threads keep small shapes crisp and the surface flat, which is why woven patches suit detailed logos and lettering.

  • Close-up of the surface of a woven patch
    A flat, even weave

Design

Designing for a woven patch.

  • 01

    Detail

    Fine outlines and small lettering that would close up in embroidery can often stay as they are. Tell us the finished size and we confirm what will read clearly.

  • 02

    Flat look

    Woven patches have no raised areas. If you want dimension, consider embroidered or PVC instead.

  • 03

    Color

    Every color in a woven patch is a thread color, so shading and gradients are built from a few distinct tones rather than blended, and very close shades can read as one. List your brand color references and check them on the proof.

  • 04

    Edge

    A wrapped (merrowed) edge suits simple shapes such as circles and rectangles; a cut edge can follow a detailed outline. Tell us which you prefer and we confirm it with the quote.

The patch

What a woven patch is.

A woven patch is made by weaving thin threads together, so the design is part of the fabric rather than stitched on top of a base. The result is flat and smooth, without the raised texture of embroidery.

Because the threads are thinner, a woven patch can show finer lines and smaller lettering than an embroidered patch of the same size. It is also thinner and lighter.

  1. 1Fine woven threads
  2. 2Flat, smooth surface
  3. 3Wrapped or cut edge
Cross-section diagram

Fit

Where woven patches work well.

Works well for

  • Logos with fine lines or small text
  • Lightweight garments where a thick patch would feel heavy
  • Brand marks that need a clean, flat look
  • Small placements, such as a sleeve or the side of a cap, where detail still has to read

Consider another type for

  • Designs meant to look raised or textured, which suit embroidery or chenille
  • Photographs and smooth gradients, which suit a printed patch

How it compares

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

Artwork for a woven patch.

Artwork

Send the design at or near its finished size, as vector artwork if you have it, so we can judge which lines and letters will hold. Mark any text that must stay readable.

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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
  • 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.

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

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

FAQ

Common questions

What is a woven patch?

A woven patch is made by weaving thin threads together, so the design is part of the fabric rather than stitched on top of a base. It is flat, smooth and holds fine detail.

Woven or embroidered?

Choose woven for fine detail, small text and a flat, light patch. Choose embroidered for a raised, textured look and bold designs.

Can a woven patch show very small text?

It can show smaller text than embroidery, but there is still a limit. Send your design and the size you need, and we will tell you whether the text will read clearly.

Can a woven patch match my brand colors?

Colors are matched to the closest available thread colors. Send your references, such as Pantone numbers, and check the colors on the digital proof before you approve it.

Is a woven patch the same as a woven label?

They are woven the same way, but a label is usually sewn inside a garment or into a seam, while a patch is a finished emblem worn on the outside. This page is about patches.

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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