Custom Embroidered Patches
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Embroidered patches are thread stitched onto a twill base in the colors you choose, finished with a merrowed or hot-cut border and coverage set per design up to 100%. Companies, sports teams, fire and EMS crews, youth programs, and riding clubs order them when a logo has to look official on a uniform, jacket, or cap. Pick sew-on, iron-on, hook-and-loop, plastic, or sticker backing, add metallic gold or silver thread where it fits, and order from $3 per patch in volume with a 10-piece minimum and no setup or digitizing fees.
- ✓ Rush production in 7–10 days
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HOW IT WORKS
Creating a custom embroidered patch is easy with Owl Badges
Choose a shape and border, set thread colors and coverage in your browser, then order directly or send the design for a quote.
Discover classic embroidered patch styles
Browse round, shield, rocker, and custom-shape embroidered patches with merrowed or hot-cut borders, and see how logos and lettering read in stitched thread on twill.
Browse Embroidered Patch Styles
Customize your embroidered patch in real time
Build your patch in the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer: set thread colors, choose how much of the twill the stitching covers, pick a border, and watch the preview update as you type.
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Order instantly or request a quote
Order your embroidered patches straight from the designer, or send the design for a team quote. Your free proof comes first, and purchase orders are accepted.
Get Team PricingWhat You Get With Every Embroidered Patch
Stitched thread on twill, set up from your artwork at no charge.
Design your custom embroidered patch with the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer™
The Owl Badges TruePatch Designer is the in-browser custom embroidered patch designer from Owl Badges. Officers, departments, and law enforcement agencies design their embroidered patch — shape, finish, seal, rank, and badge number — in real time, see live volume pricing, and order directly from the manufacturer. No software install, no account required to start, no dealer markup.
Need a custom embroidered patch? Request a quote.
Some agencies need an embroidered patch the TruePatch Designer doesn't cover — a custom shape outside the standard catalog, a complex multi-layer department seal, hybrid metal-and-enamel finishes, inlaid stones, photographic memorial elements, or a one-of-a-kind department die. For these, the Owl Badges in-house design team builds your embroidered patch from scratch. There is no design fee, no mold setup fee, and no commitment to order.
- Fully custom shapes outside the standard catalog
- Complex multi-layer seals with raised 3D elements
- Hybrid finishes — antique, two-tone, enamel
- Inlaid stones & memorial badges with photographic elements
- One-of-a-kind department dies for unique shapes
Custom quotes typically returned within 4 business hours, Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM PST.
How to design your embroidered patch
Designing your embroidered patch in the TruePatch Designer comes down to three choices — shape and border, thread and coverage, then proof and order. Here is what to decide at each step.
Choose your shape and border
Start from a round, oval, shield, rocker, or your own custom outline. Rounds, ovals, and shields usually take a merrowed border that wraps the edge in thread; detailed outlines take a hot-cut border that follows the shape. Tell us where the patch will be worn — sleeve, chest, cap, or jacket — and we suggest a size within the standard 1-inch to 6-inch range.
Set thread colors and coverage
Pick thread colors for each element and decide how much of the twill base the stitching covers, from a logo floating on visible twill to full coverage edge to edge. Add metallic gold or silver thread for accents. Keep lettering at about 4mm or larger so it stays readable in thread, and preview every change live before you continue.
Approve your proof and order
Choose sew-on, iron-on, hook-and-loop, plastic, or sticker backing, then approve your free proof. Order from the 10-piece minimum or request team pricing, with purchase orders accepted. We digitize your artwork at no charge and keep the stitch file on record, so every reorder stitches the same way with no new fees.
Shop Custom Embroidered Patches
Start from one of these embroidered styles. Each card opens the TruePatch Designer, where you set thread colors, coverage, and border — from $3 per patch in bulk.
Custom Embroidered Patch Pricing
Embroidered patches cost $20 each at the 10-piece minimum and fall to $3 per patch from 250 pieces, with no setup or digitizing fees at any quantity. Full tier detail at the price calculator.
Hook-and-loop backing adds $2.00 per patch at any quantity. Orders of 500 and up are quoted individually. Pricing reviewed October 2026.
How many embroidered patches should you order?
Every run starts at the 10-piece minimum, your stitch file stays on record at no charge, and production takes 3–4 weeks after proof approval — so size the first order to your current roster plus a few spares. Here is how common team sizes map to the price ladder:
| Use case | Typical order | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small crew or starting lineup | 10–19 patches | One per person plus spares at $20 each; once you need 15, twenty at $14 is the cheaper order. |
| Team jacket run | 20–49 patches | $14 each from 20, dropping to $11 from 30 — enough for a full roster and coaches. |
| Company uniform rollout | 100–249 patches | $5.50 per patch for every shirt and jacket across shifts, purchase orders accepted. |
| Multi-site program | 250–499 patches | $3 per patch for standardized uniforms across locations, reordered from the stored stitch file. |
Embroidered Patches at a Glance
What we recommend for an embroidered patch
For a logo with bold shapes and lettering, we recommend partial coverage with a merrowed border: the twill becomes your background color and the stitched logo stands out against it. Move to full coverage when the artwork fills the whole patch, and use a hot-cut border when the outline is too detailed to wrap. Keep text at about 4mm or larger. These are starting points — every color, border, and backing can be changed in the TruePatch Designer.
Price Calculator
How much do custom embroidered patches cost?
Custom embroidered patches cost $20 each at the 10-piece minimum and as little as $3 per patch at 250 or more, stitched on twill with no setup or digitizing fees. Production takes 3 to 4 weeks after you approve your free proof. Enter your quantity below to see your price.
Pricing on this page covers custom embroidered patches in standard sizes — thread on twill, coverage up to 100%, a merrowed or hot-cut border, and digitizing included. Larger pieces such as jacket backs are quoted per size, and hook-and-loop backing adds $2.00 per patch at any quantity.
10-piece minimum · no setup or digitizing fees · production 3–4 weeks · 500 patches and up quoted individually · shipping quoted separately.
Embroidered 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 embroidered patches cost less overall?
Nineteen embroidered patches cost $380. Twenty cost $280. At twenty pieces the price steps down to $14 per patch, so the twentieth patch lowers the whole bill by $100. A crew of sixteen pays $320 for exactly sixteen, or $280 for twenty with four spares on the shelf.
The pattern repeats at every tier: 29 patches cost $406 while 30 cost $330; 49 cost $539 while 50 cost $325; 74 cost $481 while 75 cost $450; and 249 cost $1,369.50 while 250 cost $750. For 500 and up, request a written quote. Since your stitch file is stored free, ordering spares now covers new hires and worn patches without paying the small-run price later.
Weighing embroidery against other builds? Compare every construction in the patch catalog. To price a different quantity before you commit, try the live quantity calculator.
Embroidered by Use
Who orders embroidered patches, and why?
Embroidered patches are ordered wherever a logo has to look official, stitched, and uniform-ready. Companies buy embroidered patches to sew onto workwear, teams put them on jackets, and crews wear them on shoulder sleeves. Every use below is stitched to your own design.
| Use | Why embroidered | Typical design | Backing | Ordered when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company workwear | Stitched logo reads as official | Logo with company name | Sew-on | Uniform program launch |
| Team jackets | Classic stitched texture | Mascot and season year | Sew-on or iron-on | Season kickoff |
| Fire and EMS crews | Traditional stitched shoulder look | Station emblem with metallic accents | Sew-on | New hires or a uniform change |
| Security teams | Clean, uniform-ready emblem | Shield with company name | Sew-on or hook-and-loop | New contract or site launch |
| Youth programs | Easy to sew onto sashes and vests | Small achievement rounds | Sew-on or iron-on | New levels introduced |
| Volunteer and nonprofit crews | Recognizable at events | Organization logo | Iron-on | Event season or volunteer drive |
| Bags and gear | Moves between packs and vests | Logo or callsign | Hook-and-loop | Gear refresh |
| Events and reunions | A keepsake people hold on to | Event name and year | Plastic or sticker | Anniversary or reunion date set |
Backing follows how the patch will be worn: sew-on where it stays put, iron-on for quick application, hook-and-loop where it moves, and plastic or sticker for display or a single day. If you are replacing patches from another supplier, send a photo and we digitize the design at no charge for a free proof, from the 10-piece minimum.
Reorders
How do I reorder or replace embroidered patches?
Replacement embroidered patches stitch from the digitized file we keep on record at no charge, so the new run matches the originals in color, coverage, and border with no new setup or digitizing fee. Reorders start at the 10-piece minimum, and production takes 3 to 4 weeks after approval.
If we stitched your originals
Your stitch file and thread color choices are already on record. Tell us the quantity and backing, approve the proof, and the replacement run matches the first one with no added fees.
If another supplier made them
Send clear front photos and any artwork you still have. We digitize the design at no charge, send a free proof for approval, and keep the new stitch file on record for every reorder after that.
Rebrand or logo update
New artwork is digitized free. The old and new stitch files both stay on record, so you can top up older uniforms while the new design rolls out.
Changing backing on a reorder
The same design can switch from sew-on to iron-on, hook-and-loop, plastic, or sticker on any reorder, so uniform and gear versions match.
Design Gallery
Embroidered Patch Design Gallery
Each design below is a starting point you can make your own — change the thread colors, lettering, border, and coverage in the TruePatch Designer. Embroidered patches start at $20 each for 10 pieces and fall to $3 per patch at volume, with no digitizing fees. Pick a design, then customize it or request team pricing.
Specs, Wear & Care
Embroidered Patch Specs, Wear and Care
Every specification below is chosen when you order — coverage, border, thread colors, and backing are set in the TruePatch Designer or on your quote. Embroidered patches start at the 10-piece minimum with no setup or digitizing fees.
Embroidered patch specifications
Where to wear your embroidered patch, and which backing to order
Backing decides where the patch can go and how long it stays. Match it to the garment or gear, then choose it per line when you order.
How to wash and care for an embroidered patch
Stitched thread keeps its color and shape longer when it is washed gently. Follow these steps, which are our own care guidance as the producer.
How to store embroidered patches
Every choice above is set per order with no setup or digitizing fee, and your stitch file stays on record so replacement runs match. Order from the 10-piece minimum, or request team pricing across several designs in one quote.
Custom Embroidered Patches, Order for Your Team
Embroidered patches start at a 10-piece minimum and take 3–4 weeks after proof approval. Embroidery fits bold logos with stitched texture, but the right page depends on your artwork and where it is worn: finer lettering, wet gear, or name strips each have a better-suited build below. Compare options for flat woven patches for fine lettering when lettering falls below what thread can stitch clearly, rubber patches for wet and muddy gear for patches on gear that gets soaked, muddy, or scrubbed, and stitched name tapes and nameplates when every crew member needs a name strip to match. Each option keeps the 10-piece minimum, and one quote can cover embroidered and other builds together.
Shop Embroidered Patches by Category
Customize embroidered patches for whoever wears them and wherever they go.
Company and workwear uniforms
Logo patches for shirts, jackets, and caps your staff wear daily.
Team and club jackets
Mascot, year, and name designs for sideline and travel jackets.
Fire, EMS, and security crews
Shoulder emblems for station and shift uniforms, sewn down to stay.
Youth and achievement programs
Small sew-on patches that mark ranks, levels, and milestones.
Events and commemoratives
Anniversary, reunion, and fundraiser patches made as keepsakes.
Metallic thread accents
Gold or silver thread for crests, stars, and anniversary years.
Unlimited Customization Options
Thread colors, coverage, border, and every line of lettering are yours to set in the TruePatch Designer, with the stitched result previewed before production starts.
- Coverage up to 100%
- Merrowed or hot-cut borders
- Metallic gold or silver thread
- Lettering down to about 4mm
- Five backings, chosen per line
Reasons teams order embroidered patches
Embroidered orders usually start with a change: a new uniform, a new season, a new logo, or new people to outfit.
Whatever starts the order, it runs from the 10-piece minimum with your stitch file stored free, so the reorder carries no setup or digitizing fee. Start your design below, or send every size and backing you need for one team quote.
Start Your OrderHOW TO
How do I order custom embroidered patches with Owl Badges?
Four steps: choose a shape, set thread colors and coverage, 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 an embroidered patch?
How much do custom embroidered patches cost?
Can I order embroidered patches with no minimum?
How long does embroidered patch production take?
Which backings can I choose for embroidered patches?
Do you accept purchase orders for embroidered patches?
How do I reorder embroidered patches?
What does thread coverage mean on an embroidered patch?
Merrowed or hot-cut border: which should I choose?
How small can lettering be on an embroidered patch?
Can you use metallic gold or silver thread?
Do you charge digitizing fees?
What sizes do embroidered patches come in?
Can one design come in different sizes or backings?
Should I choose embroidered or woven patches for my logo?
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Comparing embroidery with every other patch build we make?
This page covers thread-on-twill embroidered patches. For woven, printed, PVC, and every other construction and backing, start from the full custom patch catalog — same 10-piece minimum, one quote across every design.
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