American Flags and Flag Patches
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American flag patches put the US flag on uniforms, vests, caps and gear, embroidered in full color or subdued tones, with a standard field for the left sleeve and a reversed field for the right. Police and fire departments, units, teams, clubs and retailers order custom flag patches in every version, from thin blue line and thin red line stripes to name panels, state flags and flags of other countries. Pick sew-on, iron-on or hook-and-loop backing and order from $3 per patch in volume, with a 10-piece minimum and no setup or digitizing fees on any run.
- ✓ Rush production in 7–10 days
- ✓ Send your deadline and we plan the order around it
- ✓ Quote requests answered 24/7
HOW IT WORKS
Creating a custom flag patch is easy with Owl Badges
Pick the field for each sleeve, set colorway and backing in your browser, then order online or request team pricing.
Discover American flag patch styles
Browse standard and reversed field flags, thin line variants, flags with name panels, and state and country flags, each shown in full color or subdued.
Browse Flag Patch Styles
Customize your flag patch in real time
Customize your flag in the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer: choose the field orientation, colorway, any thin line stripe or name panel, and watch the preview update live.
Try the TruePatch Designer
Order instantly or request a quote
Order flag patches straight from the designer, or send the design as a quote request for a department or team run. Purchase orders accepted.
Get Team PricingWhat You Get With Every American Flag Patch
A flag that faces the right way on both sleeves and matches on every reorder.
American Flags
Order American Flags With Your Flag Patches
Owl Badges supplies American flags as well as American flag patches, so a station, school, office or team can order the flag itself and the patches for its uniforms in one request. Send the flag size, the quantity and where it will hang, and we reply with a quote within 4 hours.
Design your custom american flag patch with the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer™
The Owl Badges TruePatch Designer is the in-browser designer for your custom american flag patch. Set the shape, thread colors, lettering, seal and backing in real time, see live volume pricing, and order online or send the design for a free quote. No software to install and no account needed to start.
Buy American flag patches or get a free quote in 4 hours
Send your flag layout, thin line color or name panel text. We reply with a free quote and digital mockup within 4 hours.
- ✓Free digital mockup
- ✓AI-generated designs welcome
- ✓10-piece minimum
- ✓Purchase orders accepted
- ✓Standard and reversed field
- ✓Rush orders in 7–10 days
We reply to every quote request within 4 hours, 24/7.
How to design your flag patch
Designing a flag patch in the TruePatch Designer comes down to three choices — flag and field, colorway and extras, then backing and proof. Here is what to decide at each step so both sleeves come out right.
Choose your flag and field
Start from a US flag, a thin line variant, a state flag or a country flag, then choose the field. Standard field goes on the left sleeve and reversed field on the right shoulder, so order both if your uniform carries two flags. Standard sizes run from 1-inch name tapes through 6-inch patches; tell us the placement and we suggest a size.
Set colorway, stripe and panel
Pick full color, subdued, OD green or black, or put the flag on MultiCam-pattern camouflage twill. Add a thin blue or thin red line, reflective thread, or a panel carrying a unit, K9 or department name. Embroidered lettering holds to about 4mm; if the panel text is smaller, woven or PVC hold it to about 2mm. The live preview shows every change.
Choose backing and approve the proof
Choose sew-on for uniforms, hook-and-loop for vests and carriers ($2.00 more per patch), or iron-on for shirts. Approve your free proof, then order from the 10-piece minimum or request a quote with purchase orders accepted. Embroidered flags are produced in 3–4 weeks after approval, and the file stays on record so reissued flags match the first run.
Shop Custom American Flag Patches
Start from one of the flag layouts below: the standard and reversed field American flag, versions with a text panel, and state flag patches. Open any card to customize it for your team.
American Flag Patch Pricing
American flag patches cost $20 each at the 10-piece minimum and drop to $3 per patch from 250 pieces, with no setup or digitizing fees on any run. Full tier detail at the price calculator.
Hook-and-loop backing adds $2.00 per patch for vest and carrier flags. Orders of 500 and up are quoted individually. Pricing reviewed October 2026.
How many American flag patches should you order?
Each flag design starts at 10 pieces, the artwork stays on file at no charge, and embroidered production takes 3–4 weeks after proof approval — so size the first run to current staff plus spares for new hires. Tere is how flag patch orders usually break down:
| Use case | Typical order | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Squad, crew or small club | 10–19 patches | $20 each; from 15 people up, 20 patches at $14 cost less in total. |
| Shift, station or team set | 30–49 patches | $11 per patch, and 50 at $6.50 total less than 49 at $11. |
| Department-wide uniform issue | 100–249 patches | $5.50 per patch for every uniform plus spares, with purchase orders accepted. |
| Fundraiser, retail or multi-unit program | 250–499 patches | $3 per patch; at 500 and up the order is quoted individually. |
American Flag Patches at a Glance
What we recommend for a flag patch
If your uniforms carry a flag on each sleeve, we recommend ordering a standard and reversed field pair in the same colorway so both sides match. Full color suits dress uniforms, polos and team shirts. For vests and plate carriers, choose a subdued colorway with hook-and-loop backing so the flag moves with the gear. Add a name or unit panel only where it helps identification. Every choice stays adjustable in the TruePatch Designer.
Price Calculator
How much do American flag patches cost?
American flag patches cost $20 each at the 10-piece minimum and as little as $3 per patch at 250 or more, embroidered with no setup or digitizing fees. Production takes 3 to 4 weeks after you approve your free proof, and rush production in 7 to 10 days is available. Enter your quantity below to see your price.
Pricing on this page covers embroidered flag patches in standard sizes, from 1-inch name tapes through 6-inch patches, with digitizing included. Back panels and other oversized pieces are quoted per size, and hook-and-loop backing adds $2.00 per patch.
10-piece minimum · no setup or digitizing fees · production 3–4 weeks · 500 patches and up quoted individually · shipping quoted separately.
Flag patch price ladder
| Quantity | Price per patch | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 10–19 patches | $20.00 | — |
| 20–29 patches | $14.00 | Save $6 / patch |
| 30–49 patches | $11.00 | Save $9 / patch |
| 50–74 patches | $6.50 | Save $13.50 / patch |
| 75–99 patches | $6.00 | Save $14 / patch |
| 100–249 patches | $5.50 | Save $14.50 / patch |
| 250–499 patches | $3.00 | Save $17 / patch |
Does ordering more American flag patches cost less overall?
Nineteen flag patches cost $380. Twenty cost $280. At twenty the price per patch falls from $20 to $14, so adding one more flag cuts $100 from the total. A squad of sixteen pays $320 for sixteen flags, or $280 for twenty with four spares for the next new hires.
The same thing happens at every tier break: 29 flag patches total $406 while 30 total $330; 49 total $539 while 50 total $325; 74 total $481 while 75 total $450; and 249 total $1,369.50 while 250 total $750. For 500 and up, request a written quote. Flags get moved to new vests, replaced after hard wear and issued to new staff, so ordering up to the next tier now is often cheaper than a 10-piece reorder later.
Need unit emblems or name tapes on the same order? See patches beyond flags, from logos to name tapes. To compare order sizes before you request a quote, check the flag patch totals at each quantity.
Flag Patches by Use
Who orders American flag patches, and why?
American flag patches are ordered wherever a group needs the flag shown the same way on every member. Police and fire departments order matched sleeve pairs and thin line versions, while clubs, schools and retailers buy American flag patches in bulk alongside state and country flags. Each use below is made to your own colorway and backing.
| Use | Why they order | Typical design | Backing | Ordered when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police departments | Matched flags on both uniform sleeves | Police uniform flag patch, standard and reversed pair | Sew-on | New uniform issue or academy graduation |
| Patrol and tactical vests | Flag moves between vests and carriers | Thin blue line velcro patch in subdued tones | Hook-and-loop | Vest or carrier rollout |
| K9 units | Handler gear and harness match | Thin blue line K9 patch with the dog’s name panel | Hook-and-loop | New K9 team joins the unit |
| Fire departments and companies | Station pride on shirts and jackets | Firefighter flag patch with a thin red line | Sew-on or iron-on | Station shirt or jacket order |
| Supporter and fundraiser groups | Thin blue line patches to sell or hand out | Blue lives matter flag patch with the group name | Iron-on | Fundraiser, memorial ride or awareness week |
| State agencies and state-pride groups | State flag worn beside the US flag | Texas, Arizona or Hawaiian flag patch | Sew-on | Uniform redesign or state anniversary |
| Schools, exchange and travel programs | One patch for each country represented | World flag patches or patches of country flags as a set | Iron-on or sew-on | International week or exchange intake |
| Retailers and outfitters | Flags for shirts, caps and gear | American flag shirt patch or subdued cap flag | Sew-on or hook-and-loop | Seasonal restock before Independence Day |
Choose the backing by where the flag lives: sew-on for uniforms that are laundered, hook-and-loop for vests and carriers where the flag moves, iron-on for shirts and bags. If you need national, state and line-variant flags at once, put them on one quote request, and the 10-piece minimum applies to each flag design separately.
Reorders
How do I reorder or replace American flag patches?
We stitch replacement flags from your approved artwork file, stored free on our side, so a reorder matches the first batch in orientation, colorway and panel text with no new setup fee. Reorders start at 10 pieces per design and take 3 to 4 weeks after you approve the proof.
Restocking for new hires
Give us the design, quantity, field and backing. We pull the stored file and send a proof, and the new flags match the ones already on the sleeve.
Adding the opposite sleeve
Ordered only the standard field the first time? We set up a reversed field version from your approved artwork so the union faces forward on the right shoulder, with a free proof first.
Switching to subdued or a line variant
A colorway change or a thin line stripe starts from your stored layout. You approve a new proof, and both versions stay on file for later reorders.
If another supplier made your flags
Send front photos of the current patch and note its size. We set the design up with no digitizing fee, proof it free, and keep the file for every later run.
Design Gallery
American Flag Patch Design Gallery
Every flag below can be rebuilt as your own — switch the field, colorway, line stripe or panel text in the TruePatch Designer, from standard US flags to state flag patches and world flag patches. Flag patches cost $20 each at the 10-piece minimum and fall to $3 per patch at volume, with no setup fees. Open any design to start, or send your own flag artwork for a free proof.
State Shapes
American Flag Patches in All 50 State Shapes
Each patch below is the American flag stitched inside the outline of a state, with the stars and stripes following the state border. Order any state at the same 10-piece minimum and price ladder as our other American flag patches — $20 each at 10 pieces, falling to $3 per patch at 250 or more, with no setup fees.
Need a state shape with a thin blue line, a subdued colorway or a name panel? Request a quote: we reply within 4 hours, and every order starts with a free digital proof.
Specs, Wear & Care
American Flag Patch Specs, Wear and Care
Everything in this table is set per design, either in the TruePatch Designer or on your quote: field, colorway, stripe, panel text and backing. Flag embroidery starts at 10 pieces per design with no setup or digitizing fees.
American flag patch specifications
Where to wear your flag patch, and which backing to order
Pick the backing by where the flag lives and whether it ever comes off. Sewn flags suit uniforms, while custom velcro flag patches suit vests, carriers and bags.
How to wash and care for a flag patch
Red, white and blue thread stays bright longest with cool washes and low heat. Here is how we recommend caring for flag patches on uniforms and gear.
How to store flag patches
Each choice above is made per design with no setup fee, and your approved file stays on record so reissued flags match the ones already in service. Start at the 10-piece minimum, or put national, state and line-variant flags on one quote.
American Flag Patches, Order for Your Team
Flag patches start at a 10-piece minimum and take 3–4 weeks after proof approval. When the flag is one piece of a larger order, choose by what else you need: unit insignia for service uniforms, cap-sized patches for hats, or stitched patches for your own logo or emblem. Compare options for unit insignia and service tabs for service uniforms where the flag sits beside unit marks, flag patches sized for caps when the flag goes on a cap rather than a sleeve, and embroidered patches with stitched borders for your own logo or emblem ordered on the same run. All three keep the 10-piece minimum, and one quote can cover flags plus everything else on the uniform.
Shop American Flag Patches by Category
Customize American flag patches by who wears them and where they go.
US flag patches for uniforms
Standard and reversed field pairs for left and right sleeves.
Thin blue line patches
Police flag patches for uniforms, plus hook-backed versions for vests.
Thin red line and fire
Firefighter flags for station shirts, duty jackets and gear bags.
State flag patches
Any of the 50 state flags, alone or paired with the US flag.
World flag patches
Patches of country flags for exchange programs, travel clubs and international teams.
Flags with name panels
A name, unit or K9 panel stitched onto the flag patch.
Unlimited Customization Options
Field orientation, colorway, line stripe, panel text and backing are all set in the TruePatch Designer, which previews the finished flag before anything is stitched.
- Standard or reversed field
- Full color, subdued or OD green
- Thin blue or red line stripe
- Name, unit or K9 panels
- Free proof before production
Reasons teams order American flag patches
Flag orders tend to follow a change in uniforms, gear or events. These are the moments that start them.
Each of these starts at the 10-piece minimum, and your approved flag file stays on record, so the next batch matches with no new setup or digitizing fee. Order below, or list every flag variant you need in one quote request.
Start Your OrderHOW TO
How do I order American flag patches with Owl Badges?
Four steps: pick your flag and field, choose a colorway and extras, approve your free proof, and order from $3 per patch in volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer work?
What is a flag patch?
How much do American flag patches cost?
Can I order American flag patches with no minimum?
How long does flag patch production take?
Which backing should I choose for a flag patch?
Do you accept purchase orders for flag patches?
Can we reorder the same flag patch later?
What is a reversed field flag patch, and which sleeve does it go on?
Do you make subdued flag patches?
Can you make thin blue line patches for our department?
Do you make thin red line and other thin line flag patches?
Can you make state flag patches and flags of other countries?
Can I add a name, unit or K9 panel to a flag patch?
Can I order American flag patches for hats and shirts?
Should my flag patch be embroidered, woven or PVC?
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More than flags?
Ordering department emblems, name tapes or logo patches alongside your flags?
This page covers American, state and country flag patches. For emblems, logo patches, name tapes and every other construction we make, browse the full custom patch catalog — the same 10-piece minimum, and one quote for the whole order.
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