Hazmat Radiation Symbol Patch — Order This Pickaxe and Helmet Octagon
Design S1492A at a glance
A navy-merrowed octagon centered on a yellow radiation symbol, with crossed pickaxes, a fire helmet and a wrench completing the emblem. Grey, navy and red frame the hazard yellow so it pops. Five lettering lines carry the hazmat unit name, an established year, a motto, a division line and a special operations division callout.
Octagon shapeNavy merrowed borderRadiation symbolCrossed pickaxesHelmet and wrench5 lettering lines
About this radiation symbol hazmat octagon design
Hazmat teams are the specialists other companies call when the label on the drum is the problem, and the radiation trefoil says that instantly. Crossed pickaxes add the forcible-entry side of special operations, while the fire helmet and wrench tie the unit back to the engine house and to the valve-and-leak control work that defines the job. The octagon gives eight short sides for lettering without crowding the emblem.
Customize it to your team: swap the radiation symbol for a biohazard or flammable placard, restitch the unit and division lines, or build a gray-and-black version for team polos. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Hazmat radiation patch quick facts
- Embroidered hazmat radiation symbol patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on this pickaxe and helmet octagon.
- Yellow on navy is one of the strongest contrasts we stitch, so the trefoil reads across a staging area.
- Octagon patches carry five lettering lines comfortably at 4" wide.
- Hazmat teams often order velcro versions for air-pack bags alongside sew-on uniform patches.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this hazmat patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for station shirts, hook-side velcro for team jackets and SCBA bags, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 4" sleeve standard, 10"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: grey, navy, yellow and red as shown, or a subdued black-and-gray version with only the trefoil in yellow
- Border: navy merrowed (shown), or yellow, red or black merrowed
- Thread: glow-in-the-dark yellow available for the radiation symbol
- Artwork: the trefoil swaps for a biohazard, corrosive or flammable placard at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Fire department hazmat companies, regional hazardous materials teams and special operations divisions order this octagon for station uniforms and team jackets. Industrial fire brigades at plants and refineries use the same layout with their own unit lines. Orders typically split sew-on uniform patches with velcro versions for decon and air-pack gear.
Custom hazmat team patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
How ordering this patch works
Request a quote
Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.
Hazmat radiation symbol patch questions
Can the radiation symbol become a biohazard symbol?
Yes. The trefoil swaps for a biohazard, corrosive or flammable placard, or a hazard diamond, redrawn at no art charge and shown on your proof.
Can the pickaxes, helmet and wrench be rearranged?
Yes. Tell us which elements to keep and we rebalance the emblem on your proof — some teams drop the pickaxes for a cleaner look, others add a second tool.
Does the yellow stay bright on a subdued version?
Yes. A common build keeps the trefoil in hazard yellow and stitches everything else in gray on black, so the symbol is the only color on the patch.
What backing should we order for air-pack bags?
Hook-side velcro. It mates with loop panels on most SCBA bags and team jackets, and lets one patch move between pieces of gear.
How do I request changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form to circle the trefoil, pin notes on the lettering and preview colorways. Your marked-up version attaches to the quote.
Looking at other special operations patches?
This octagon covers one hazmat team. The fire department patch range past this radiation trefoil and pickaxe octagon includes Maltese crosses, rescue rounds and company crests. If you are pricing PVC for decon bags or comparing backings, the patch ordering guide for a hazard-yellow octagon team run lays out builds and quantity pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.