Jackets
Chest 3–4″ wide · back patches quoted individually
Heavier fabric takes a larger patch without pulling. Back patches are the one place where oversize is normal.
Apparel
Custom Patches for Clothing & Apparel
Jackets, hoodies, shirts, denim and workwear each take a patch differently. The fabric decides the backing, the garment decides the size, and your artwork decides the construction. Orders start at 5 pieces.
No setup fees · Tracked Shipping | No Extra Charges
Garment by garment
Typical starting points, not rules. Width follows your artwork proportions, and anything over 4 inches on the longest side is custom quoted.
Hoodies
Chest 3–4″ wide · sleeve 2–3″
Fleece moves, so sew-on holds better long term than a heat bond alone on a heavily worn hoodie.
Shirts and tees
Chest 2.5–3.5″ wide
Lighter knits show patch weight. Woven or printed keeps the patch flatter and less stiff than dense embroidery.
Denim
Back pocket 2–3″ · jacket back larger
Leather and embroidered both sit well on denim. Sew-on is the durable choice on a garment that gets washed hard.
Workwear
Chest 3–3.5″ · name patches smaller
Prioritize legibility and wash durability over detail. Keep text lines few and thick.
Bags and totes
3–5″ depending on panel
Canvas is stable and forgiving. PVC handles outdoor exposure better than stitched thread.
See placement measurements in the custom patch size chart and jacket sizing guidance.
Choosing a backing for fabric
- Iron-on / heat seal: fast on cotton, canvas and denim. Included at no extra charge.
- Sew-on: the durable option for hoodies, workwear and anything washed frequently. Also included.
- Hook-and-loop: removable patches on tactical or uniform gear. Small per-patch surcharge.
- Adhesive: short-term placement and events rather than long-term garment wear.
Deeper comparisons: iron-on vs sew-on vs hook-and-loop, how to iron on a patch and how to sew on a patch.
Matching construction to the garment
Embroidered
Texture and weight. The standard for jackets, hoodies and caps.
Embroidered patchesWoven
Flatter and finer, better on light shirts and for small lettering.
Woven patchesLeather
Denim and heritage branding. Minimal, debossed, no thread bulk.
Leather patchesPrinted
Photographic artwork and gradients embroidery cannot reproduce.
Printed patchesUndecided? Run your artwork through Patch Advisor.
Apparel patch questions
Which backing should I use on clothing?
Iron-on / heat seal for quick application on stable woven fabrics, sew-on for garments that get washed and worn hard, hook-and-loop only where the patch needs to come off. Sew-on and iron-on are included at no extra charge.
Will an iron-on patch survive washing?
A correctly bonded iron-on patch holds up to regular washing, but on fleece, stretch fabrics and heavy-wear garments a few anchor stitches around the edge is the safer choice.
Can I order patches for a small apparel drop?
Every custom patch type starts at 5 pieces: embroidered, woven, printed, chenille, leather, PVC and glow-in-the-dark PVC. Larger quantities simply lower your per-piece price.
How big should a chest patch be?
Most chest logos land between 3 and 4 inches wide on jackets and hoodies, and 2.5 to 3.5 inches on lighter shirts. Instant pricing covers anything up to 4 inches on the longest side.
How long will my order take?
Standard turnaround is 10–14 business days after sample approval. No payment until you approve the mockup.
Get a mockup for your garment
Tell us the garment and send your artwork. You get a digital mockup within 24 hours with a recommended size, construction and backing. No payment until you approve the mockup.