Patches

Embroidered Patches

Merrowed or Laser-Cut Border, 3 Sizes, 3 Backings Custom embroidered patches are stitched, not printed, so your logo comes out with a raised, textured finish. Here's the quick breakdown: What it is: A custom embroidered patch, stitched with your logo or design in thread, finished with your choice of border and backing. Size options: 3 inch, 4 inch (most popular), 5 inch. Minimum order: 30 pieces per design. Backing options: Iron-On (+A$0.18 each), Velcro (+A$0.73 each), No Backing (free). Border options: Merrowed Border (free), Laser Cut Border (free). What's included: A free digital mockup before production. Production runs 7–14 working days after mockup approval. Ships nationwide across Australia. Typical use: Uniform badges, club and scout patches, motorcycle patches, corporate workwear, morale and team patches. Let us know your intended fabric surface (jacket, cap, bag or vest) when you order, since it can affect which backing suits your patch best. What Makes It Work Embroidery is what gives a patch its raised, textured look. The design is stitched directly into the fabric with thread, rather than printed on top of it. That stitched texture is also what makes a patch durable. Thread doesn't peel, crack or fade the way a printed surface can, which is why patches survive years on a jacket, a uniform or a backpack. Border type changes how a design translates into stitching. A Merrowed Border wraps a thick, raised stitch around the outer edge. It gives a classic, slightly rounded finish best suited to simple shapes like circles, ovals or shields. A Laser Cut Border trims the fabric edge precisely with heat. It follows tighter, more detailed outlines, like a mascot, an irregular badge shape or fine points on a crest. Both options are included at no extra cost, so the choice comes down to your design's shape rather than budget. Pick Your Backing Backing decides how the patch actually attaches. Iron-On backing uses a heat-activated adhesive, so it presses onto fabric with a household iron, which suits jackets, caps and bags that won't need the patch removed later. Velcro backing uses a hook-and-loop pad, so patches can be swapped between uniforms or bags, common on tactical vests, backpacks and any setup where patches change regularly. No Backing leaves the fabric plain on the back, ready for sewing on by hand or machine. It's the cheapest option if your patch is going onto something permanent anyway. Size follows a similar logic. A 3 inch patch suits a small badge or crest. 4 inch is the size most customers land on, since it balances visibility with cost. 5 inch gives a design more room to breathe, which helps with detailed artwork or longer text. Who Orders These Custom Embroidered Patches Scout groups and youth organisations, for achievement badges and troop patches Motorcycle clubs and biker groups, for club patches and morale patches Corporate workwear and uniform suppliers, for company logo patches on staff apparel Schools and universities, for house crests, team patches and alumni merchandise Security, emergency services and community defence groups, usually with velcro backing for swappable uniforms Sporting clubs and community groups, for team patches and fundraising merchandise