Do you have a design with a lot of detail or small lettering? A woven patch may be right for you. Threads are tightly woven together for a smooth, thin finish great for designs when regular embroidery isn’t possible. Woven patches are also great for apparel branding, Fire, Emergency, or Security Service arm patches, and more.
Provide your own artwork, sketch or describe your basic design. Have an idea but no sketch? Don't worry, our graphic designers can help!
We'll let you know if your artwork requires adjustments. Or, we'll provide a design proof to ensure your complete satisfaction.
After a design has been approved, we'll continue with a sample. Your patches will be delivered 2-3 weeks after final approval.
For the best possible results, we recommend using a vector artwork file. If you don't have this, our in-house designer is happy to help create artwork for you. Your design is then tightly woven together to create a thin, flat and detailed patch.
A woven patch is made up of twill, stitching and a border. We've provided an image below to help illustrate the difference between the three. The example patch shown has a merrow border as opposed to a laser cut border.
When placing your order please indicate the width of the label you are looking to create. To determine the overall size of the label, add the width and height together and divide the total by 2. For example: 4.5" wide x 1.5" high equals 6" and divided by two equals 3" for the overall size. EPC Tip: Minimum text size will be 18 pts when stitched.
The backing is what's on the other side of the crest when you turn it over. We offer five different types you can choose from to make your custom patch perfect. The standard backing is plastic as it gives the crest stability, however alternative backings are available at an extra cost. Super Heat Seal withstands a higher heat than standard iron-on.
Plastic
Adhesive - Peel and Stick
Iron On/Super Heat Seal
Hook and Loop
No Backing
You can even choose no backing at all! No backing is where the threads show through and are not covered by any type of material.
Merrow borders are a thick stitch that is applied to the edge after embroidery and cutting which provides a finished trim and bulkier edge. It also makes it easier for hand sewing. We also offer these additional border types, Laser Cut - Stitched and Laser Cut - No Border. Laser Cut borders are cut to shape and are perfect for custom shapes.
Merrow
Laser Cut - No Border
Laser Cut - Stitched
For the best possible results, we recommend using a vector artwork file. If you don't have this, our in-house designer is happy to help create artwork for you. Your design is then tightly woven together to create a thin, flat and detailed patch.
We've made designing your own custom woven labels easier by providing free downloadable templates. Just select the shape and size of your label, draw your design including colour choices and crest details, and submit it using our Custom Woven Label Quote Request form. It's that easy to get your custom woven label started.
