Custom Embroidered Patches — Flat, 3D Puff, Iron-On and Hook-and-Loop

Common Questions

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity for embroidered patches?

50 pcs per design at any size, with no digitising or set-up charge. Hook-and-loop paired sets carry a 100 pcs MOQ because the loop backing is laminated in batch.

How long do embroidered patches take to produce?

Digital mock-up within 24 hours, bulk production in 5–7 working days for standard borders, 8–10 days when the order adds 3D puff, Mylar or reflective thread. Express 72-hour service is available up to 1,000 pcs.

What file works best for patch artwork?

Vector AI/PDF/EPS, or a 1200 px PNG with a hard edge — we digitise it into machine stitch paths free. Split colours into layers if you need exact Pantone thread matching, and mark which shapes are puff so the digitiser radiuses them.

3D puff embroidery or flat embroidery — which holds more detail?

Flat satin stitch holds the detail: at 1.5 mm minimum stroke it reproduces thin serifs, hairline rules and small text. 3D puff adds height and shelf presence but rounds every contour, so anything below 4 mm collapses into the dome, and repeated compression in a wash drum flattens the foam permanently after 20–30 cycles.

Hook-and-loop or sew-on — what actually lasts longer on workwear?

Sew-on outlasts every other backing — 50+ industrial cycles at 60 °C when stitched with 3 mm bleed, because the thread bond never releases. Hook-and-loop is the right call when patches rotate between garments, but the hook plate stiffens the patch and the adhesive-carried backing versions fail after roughly 25 hot washes, so demand a sew-on loop base instead of glue.