Custom Woven Patches
Customize Fine Detail
Woven patches are made from fine thread woven flat, so they come out thinner and lighter than embroidery and keep small detail sharper. Lettering holds down to about 2mm, which is why brand teams, bands, breweries, outdoor crews, and makers choose woven when a logo has thin strokes, tiny type, or tight linework that would blur in stitching. 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 woven patch is easy with Owl Badges
Upload detailed artwork, check the small text in a live preview, then order online or request pricing for your crew.
Discover fine-detail woven patch styles
Browse logo marks, script lettering, illustrated designs, and name tapes woven in fine thread, and see how thin lines and small type stay sharp at patch size.
Browse Woven Patch Styles
Customize your woven patch in real time
Bring your artwork into the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer: adjust colors, size the lettering, choose a backing, and preview how fine lines read in a woven finish before you order.
Try the TruePatch Designer
Order instantly or request a quote
Order woven patches directly from the designer, or send the design with a quote request for a larger crew or brand run. Purchase orders accepted.
Get Team PricingWhat You Get With Every Woven Patch
Fine thread woven flat, for artwork that needs to stay sharp.
Design your custom woven patch with the Owl Badges TruePatch Designer™
The Owl Badges TruePatch Designer is the in-browser custom woven patch designer from Owl Badges. Officers, departments, and law enforcement agencies design their woven 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 woven patch? Request a quote.
Some agencies need a woven 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 woven 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 woven patch
Designing a woven patch in the TruePatch Designer takes three steps — pick a style, place your artwork and lettering, then approve your proof and order. Here is what matters at each step when detail is the point.
Pick a style and size
Start from a logo patch, a crest, a script wordmark, or a 1-inch name tape. Woven detail stays sharp at small sizes, so designs with fine text can often stay compact. Standard sizes run up to 6 inches; anything larger, such as a jacket back, is quoted per size. Tell us where it will be worn and we suggest a fit.
Place your artwork and lettering
Upload your logo or build the design in the browser, then set colors and lettering. Woven text holds down to about 2mm, so taglines, dates, and words around a crest can stay in the design instead of being cut. Zoom in on the live preview to check that thin strokes and small type read clearly before you move on.
Choose backing and approve your proof
Pick sew-on, iron-on, or hook-and-loop backing, then approve your free proof. Order from the 10-piece minimum or send the design with a quote request, with purchase orders accepted. Production runs 3–5 weeks after approval, and your artwork file stays on record so restocks match the original run with no new setup fee.
Shop Custom Woven Patches
Pick one of these woven layouts to start. Each card opens the TruePatch Designer, where you place your artwork, set colors, and size the lettering — from $3 per patch in bulk.
Custom Woven Patch Pricing
Woven patches start at $20 each at the 10-piece minimum and drop to $3 per patch from 250 pieces, with no setup or digitizing fees on any order. Full tier detail at the price calculator.
Hook-and-loop backing is an extra $2.00 per patch on any order. Orders of 500 and up are quoted individually. Pricing reviewed October 2026.
How many woven patches should you order?
Woven orders start at the 10-piece minimum, artwork files stay on record at no charge, and production takes 3–5 weeks after proof approval — so plan the first run around launch dates and restock timing. Common order sizes look like this:
| Use case | Typical order | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Crew name tapes or a small team | 10–19 patches | $20 each for a small crew — but 20 pieces at $14 undercut any count from 15 up. |
| Merch table or pop-up drop | 30–49 patches | $11 per patch for a first sale run, with 50 at $6.50 costing less than 49. |
| Apparel or brand launch | 100–249 patches | $5.50 per patch to cover a full run of hoodies, hats, and totes. |
| Ongoing merch line | 250–499 patches | $3 per patch for stock that sells through, restocked from the stored file. |
Woven Patches at a Glance
What we recommend for a woven patch
If your logo includes a tagline, a date, or text set around a crest, we recommend woven construction with lettering at 2mm or larger, which keeps every word legible. For caps and lightweight shirts, pair it with sew-on backing so the thin patch stays on for good. If the artwork leans on photographs or gradients, a printed patch is the better build. Every color, size, and backing remains adjustable in the TruePatch Designer.
Price Calculator
How much do custom woven patches cost?
Custom woven patches cost $20 each at the 10-piece minimum, dropping to $3 per patch at 250 or more, woven flat in fine thread with no setup fees. Production takes 3 to 5 weeks once you approve your free proof. Enter your quantity below to see your price.
Pricing here applies to custom woven patches in standard sizes — fine thread woven flat, from 1-inch name tapes through 6-inch patches, with artwork setup included. Jacket backs and other oversized pieces are priced per size, and hook-and-loop backing costs $2.00 more per patch.
10-piece minimum · no setup or digitizing fees · production 3–5 weeks · 500 patches and up quoted individually · shipping quoted separately.
Woven 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 woven patches cost less overall?
Nineteen woven patches cost $380. Twenty cost $280. The per-patch price falls from $20 to $14 at the twenty mark, so one extra patch takes $100 off the order. A crew of eighteen spends $360 on eighteen patches, or $280 on twenty with two to spare.
Each tier break works the same way: 29 patches total $406 and 30 total $330; 49 total $539 and 50 total $325; 74 total $481 and 75 total $450; 249 total $1,369.50 and 250 total $750. For 500 and up, request a written quote. If a design is likely to sell through, ordering to the next tier now beats a small restock later, even with the artwork file stored free.
Still choosing between woven and other builds? Browse the complete lineup of patch builds. To check a total at any quantity, open our per-quantity patch calculator.
Woven by Use
Who orders woven patches, and why?
Woven patches are ordered when the artwork has detail that thread embroidery would soften: thin strokes, small type, tight linework. Apparel brands, bands, roasters, and outdoor crews buy woven patches for garments, hats, and bags, and each use below is woven to your own design.
| Use | Why woven | Typical design | Backing | Ordered when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel brands | Thin strokes stay sharp | Wordmark or monogram | Sew-on | New collection launch |
| Bands and touring acts | Small type survives | Album art with lettering | Iron-on | Before a tour or festival run |
| Breweries and roasters | Ring text stays legible | Crest with founding year | Sew-on | Taproom or cafe merch refresh |
| Outdoor and trail crews | Light on packs and shirts | Topo lines and trail name | Hook-and-loop | Season opener or route completion |
| Cap and hat programs | Thin and light on crowns | Small logo mark | Sew-on | New hat order |
| Makers and illustrators | Line art reproduced cleanly | Illustrated character or scene | Iron-on | Market or pop-up season |
| Volunteer and event crews | Lightweight on thin shirts | Crew logo with date | Iron-on | Event week |
| Work crews | Names readable at a glance | 1-inch name tape | Sew-on or hook-and-loop | New hires join |
Pick backing by fabric and permanence: sew-on for garments and caps that see regular washing, iron-on for quick application to shirts and totes, hook-and-loop for packs and jackets where the patch moves. If an existing stitched patch blurred your small text, send a photo and we set it up as a woven design with a free proof, from the 10-piece minimum.
Reorders
How do I reorder or replace woven patches?
Restocked woven patches are made from the artwork file we keep on record at no charge, so the new batch matches the first in colors, size, and lettering with no new setup fee. Restocks start at the 10-piece minimum and take 3 to 5 weeks after approval.
Restocking a design that sold out
Tell us the design, quantity, and backing. We pull the stored file, send a proof for your approval, and the restock matches the earlier run.
Switching from another supplier
Send front photos and your original artwork. We set the design up as a woven patch at no charge, proof it free, and keep the file on record for future runs.
Updating text or colors
Changed a date, a tagline, or a color? We update the file, proof the new version free, and keep both versions on record for mixed restocks.
Changing the backing
Any woven design can move between sew-on, iron-on, and hook-and-loop on a reorder, so hat, shirt, and bag versions stay identical on the front.
Design Gallery
Woven Patch Design Gallery
Every design below can become your own — swap the artwork, colors, and lettering in the TruePatch Designer and zoom in to check the fine detail. Woven patches run $20 each at 10 pieces and fall to $3 per patch at volume, with no setup fees. Choose a design to customize, or request pricing for your crew.
Specs, Wear & Care
Woven Patch Specs, Wear and Care
Each specification below is something you choose at order time — style, size, lettering, and backing are set in the TruePatch Designer or on your quote. Woven patches start at the 10-piece minimum with no setup fees.
Woven patch specifications
Where to wear your woven patch, and which backing to order
Woven patches are thin enough for places a thicker patch would not suit. Choose the backing by the item and how permanent the patch should be.
How to wash and care for a woven patch
Fine thread holds up best with gentle washing. Here is the care routine we recommend for woven patches.
How to store woven patches
Each choice above is made per order with no setup fee, and your artwork file stays on record so restocks match. Start from the 10-piece minimum, or send several woven designs together for a single quote.
Custom Woven Patches, Order for Your Crew
Woven patches start at a 10-piece minimum and take 3–5 weeks after proof approval. Woven is the pick for fine lines and small text; if your design leans on stitched texture, photographic color, or a full team program, one of the pages below is the better place to start. Compare options for raised thread embroidery with classic texture when bold shapes and raised texture matter more than fine text, full-color printed patches for photo artwork when the artwork is a photo or relies on gradients, and team and club emblem patches for clubs and leagues running a patch program across teams. All three keep the same 10-piece minimum, and a single quote can combine woven with any of them.
Shop Woven Patches by Category
Customize woven patches by the kind of artwork and who wears it.
Brand and apparel logos
Thin-stroke marks for shirts, hoodies, and hats.
Band and merch designs
Album and tour artwork with the small lettering intact.
Brewery and roaster crests
Crests with fine text running around the edge.
Outdoor and trail crews
Topo lines and route names on packs and jackets.
Woven name tapes
1-inch strips that keep each name crisp.
Maker and artist runs
Short runs of illustrated designs from 10 pieces.
Unlimited Customization Options
Colors, lettering size, backing, and fine detail are all yours to adjust in the TruePatch Designer, where the preview shows how small text holds up before anything is woven.
- Text legible to about 2mm
- Fine thread, flat finish
- Thinner and lighter than embroidery
- Sew-on, iron-on, or hook-and-loop
- Free proof before production
Reasons teams order woven patches
Woven orders tend to start when the artwork gets more detailed than stitched thread can show. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Each of those orders starts at the 10-piece minimum, and the artwork file we set up is kept on record, so a restock carries no new setup fee. Order your woven patches below, or send several designs at once for a single quote.
Start Your OrderHOW TO
How do I order custom woven patches with Owl Badges?
Four steps: pick a woven style, upload your detailed artwork, approve your free proof, and order from $3 per patch in volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a woven patch?
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Can I order woven patches with no minimum?
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Which backings are available for woven patches?
Do you accept purchase orders for woven patches?
Can I restock the same woven design later?
How small can text be on a woven patch?
What is the difference between woven and embroidered patches?
Can woven patches reproduce photos or color gradients?
Are woven patches good for hats?
What sizes can woven patches be?
Do you charge setup or digitizing fees on woven patches?
Can you turn my existing stitched patch into a woven one?
Can I order woven patches in several designs at once?
Small details, kept sharp
Customize your woven patch online and check every letter in the live preview, or request pricing for your whole crew.
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Want to see every patch construction before you settle on woven?
This page covers fine-thread woven patches. For embroidered, printed, PVC, and every other construction and backing, browse the full custom patch catalog — the same 10-piece minimum applies, and one quote can cover several builds.
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