{"title":"Custom Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatches are what you use when a logo needs to look substantial. On a cap, a jacket or a bag, a patch reads as a real product in a way that a printed graphic does not, and it is the reason patch hats have taken over the promotional market over the last few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat we make\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather and faux leather patches,\u003c\/strong\u003e laser engraved. The engraving burns the mark into the surface, so there is nothing to peel off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePVC patches,\u003c\/strong\u003e molded rubber with raised detail, in full color. Waterproof and effectively indestructible, which is why outdoor brands and tactical suppliers use them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoven and embroidered patches\u003c\/strong\u003e for a traditional look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom shapes,\u003c\/strong\u003e including rectangle, oval, shield, circle and cut to your outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a material\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather\u003c\/strong\u003e for a premium, understated look. One color only, since engraving is a burn rather than an ink. Natural variation between hides is part of the appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaux leather\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistency and a lower price, with a wider color range and no hide variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePVC\u003c\/strong\u003e when you need full color, fine raised detail or genuine weather resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoven\u003c\/strong\u003e for detailed multicolor artwork at a lower unit cost on larger runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can apply the patch to a cap, jacket or bag before shipping, or send the patches loose for you to apply or sew. On caps we press them, which is faster and cleaner than stitching and holds through normal wear. Buy the blanks from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blank-cap\"\u003eblank caps\u003c\/a\u003e collection and we can quote the cap and the patch as one price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArtwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend a vector file if you have one. Patches have a hard limit on fine detail, especially in leather, so very thin lines and small text will not survive the engraving. We will tell you what needs simplifying before anything is cut, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the minimum order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow, but patches have a setup step, so per unit pricing improves noticeably with quantity. Ask for a quote at your quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan leather patches be full color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Engraving is a single tone burn. Use PVC or woven for full color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan you apply patches to hats I already own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually. Send us a sample first so we can check the crown and the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill a pressed patch come off a cap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot under normal wear. For heavy use or industrial laundering we recommend stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow small can text be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround a quarter inch tall on leather. PVC holds slightly finer detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre PVC patches waterproof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does production take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually one to two weeks depending on material and quantity, plus artwork approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I reorder later and have it match?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We keep the cut and mold files on your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leather-patch","title":"Leather Patch Ready Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Patch\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather patches provide a classic and premium look, especially popular for hats and lifestyle apparel brands. 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