Custom Patches

Six kinds of patch, one place to price them

Every type below is priced on its own page with a live calculator, so you can see the cost before you talk to anyone. Prices shown are per patch for a 3" patch at 50 pieces.

Embroidered Patches The classic. Raised thread on twill, with a merrow or hot-cut edge. $5.00 each 3" at 50 pieces Min 10Up to 14" Price it →
PVC Patches Molded rubber. Fully waterproof, nothing to fray, 2D or 3D. $7.75 each 3" at 50 pieces Min 10Up to 4" Price it →
Woven Patches Thin and flat, with the finest detail of any patch we carry. $4.00 each 3" at 50 pieces Min 10Up to 7" Price it →
Chenille Patches Plush varsity yarn on a felt base. The letterman jacket look. $8.50 each 3" at 50 pieces Min 10Up to 14" Price it →
Leather Patches Debossed faux or laser-engraved genuine leather. Eight colors. $3.25 each 3" at 50 pieces Min 10Up to 4" Price it →
Sublimated Patches Full-color printing. Photographs, gradients, unlimited colors. $2.00 each 3" at 50 pieces Min 25Up to 10" Price it →

Which patch type should you choose?

The honest version. Each material is better at something and worse at something else, and the cheapest one is not always the right one.

Type	Look & feel	Best for	Min	Max size	3" at 10	3" at 50	3" at 500
Embroidered	Textured, raised thread	Uniforms, hats, clubs, name patches	10	14"	$7.25	$5.00	$1.50
PVC	Smooth molded rubber	Tactical, outdoor gear, bags, hats	10	4"	$12.00	$7.75	$2.75
Woven	Flat, fine woven thread	Small text, detailed logos, labels	10	7"	$10.25	$4.00	$1.75
Chenille	Thick, fuzzy, dimensional	Varsity letters, letterman jackets	10	14"	$12.00	$8.50	$3.00
Leather	Tonal, stamped into leather	Hat patches, workwear, premium brands	10	4"	$7.75	$3.25	$1.25
Sublimated	Smooth full-color print	Photo patches, gradients, memorials	25	10"	n/a	$2.00	$1.00

Sublimated patches start at 25 pieces, so there is no ten-piece rate. Every price above is per patch, in USD, for a 3" patch. Your own size and quantity price instantly on each product page.

How it works

Three steps, no quote form

Pick a type, price it on the page, upload your art and check out. We do the rest.

01 PRICE IT

Size it and see the cost

Choose your patch type, set the size and quantity, pick a backing. The price updates as you go, and you will never pay more than the next quantity break would cost.

02 APPROVE

Free digital mockup

We prepare your artwork and send a mockup for approval. Revisions are included, and nothing goes into production until you say yes.

03 PRODUCTION

Made and delivered

About 10 to 14 business days after approval. Every order is checked against your approved proof before it ships from Smyrna, or you can pick it up.

What size patch do you need?

Patches are priced on the longer of your two dimensions, rounded up to the next standard size. The circles below are drawn to scale against each other.

1.5" About a poker chip Sleeve, collar, small hat side logo
2" Short side of a credit card Hat side, polo chest, beanie cuff
3" About a coffee mug rim Hat front, left chest, morale patch
4" About a drink coaster Jacket chest, uniform shoulder
5" An index card’s long side Bag front, large chest emblem
7" About a paperback book’s height Jacket back, large emblem

Maximum size depends on the material: 14" for embroidered and chenille, 10" sublimated, 7" woven, 4" for PVC and leather. Chenille is priced from 3" up.

Backings, explained once

The same four backings are available on every patch type, and only one of them costs extra.

Iron-on / heat seal Included
A heat-activated film on the back. Press it on with a heat press or a household iron.

Use it for: Cotton, denim, canvas, twill and cotton-rich blends. Our most popular choice.
Sew-on Included
A plain back with no adhesive, stitched on by hand or machine.

Use it for: Uniforms, club vests, workwear, and any fabric you should not put heat near.
Hook & loop (Velcro) +$0.25 per piece
Both the hook and the loop side are included, so patches swap on and off.

Use it for: Plate carriers, packs, gear with a loop panel, anyone running several patches.
Peel & stick Included
A pressure-sensitive adhesive back with a release liner.

Use it for: Events, displays and hard surfaces. Not made for the wash.

Who orders custom patches

Hat and apparel brands
A patch is the cheapest way to make a blank cap look like a brand. Leather and PVC hold up best on a curved front panel.
Leather patches →
Uniforms and workwear
Name patches, company logos and rank. Embroidered is the standard; sew-on backing survives industrial laundry.
Embroidered patches →
Schools and varsity
Chenille letters and year patches for letterman jackets, plus embroidered team and booster-club patches.
Chenille patches →
Tactical and morale
PVC is waterproof, will not fray, and takes hook and loop cleanly, which is why it is the default for a morale patch. 3D adds real depth to a unit emblem.
Morale patches →
Clubs, MC and car
Back patches, rockers and chapter emblems. Embroidered goes to 14", the largest size we carry.
Embroidered patches →
Memorials and gifts
Sublimated patches print real photographs in full color, including faces and gradients thread cannot hold.
Sublimated patches →

A real shop behind your order

Atlanta Vinyl is a working print shop at 4600 Highlands Pkwy SE in Smyrna, Georgia, with 1,200+ Google reviews at 4.8 stars. We print DTF transfers, cut vinyl and sell the heat presses too, so if you are decorating apparel we can handle the patch and everything around it.

Questions before you order? Email support@atlantavinylstore.com or call (404) 720-5656.

Atlanta Vinyl

4600 Highlands Pkwy SE, Suite I
Smyrna, GA 30082

Mon–Fri 9–5:30 · Sat 9–3

Custom patch FAQ

What is the minimum order for custom patches?

Ten pieces per design on embroidered, PVC, woven, chenille and leather patches. Sublimated patches start at 25. There is no setup fee, no art fee and no small-order surcharge, so a ten-piece order is priced the same way a thousand-piece order is, just at the ten-piece rate.

How much do custom patches cost?

It depends on the type, the size and how many you order, and every one of our patch pages shows the full price table with a live calculator, so you never have to request a quote. As a reference point, a 3 inch patch at 50 pieces runs $2.00 each sublimated, $3.25 faux leather, $4.00 woven, $5.00 embroidered, $7.75 PVC and $8.50 chenille.

Which patch type should I choose?

Embroidered for the classic stitched look and the largest sizes. Woven when your logo has small text or fine lines. PVC when it needs to be waterproof or live outdoors. Chenille for varsity letters. Leather for a premium tonal mark on hats and workwear. Sublimated when you need full color, a photograph or a gradient. The comparison table above puts them side by side.

Do you charge setup, art or digitizing fees?

No. Artwork preparation, digitizing, the digital mockup and revisions are all included. On the rare file that needs significant correction to be production-ready, such as a low-resolution scan that has to be redrawn, we quote that small charge with your proof and you approve it before anything is charged.

Will I see the patch before it is made?

Yes. Every order gets a free digital mockup for your approval, and nothing goes into production until you sign off on it. Revisions until you are happy are included.

How long do custom patches take?

Order processing is 1 to 2 business days, then we send the mockup. Production runs about 10 to 14 business days after you approve it. Your order then ships from our Smyrna, Georgia location, or you can pick it up there.

What file should I send?

Vector is best: AI, EPS, PDF or SVG. We also accept PNG, JPG and PSD at 300 DPI or better. Upload it right on the product page when you order and we will tell you if anything needs adjusting before the mockup goes out.

Can you match my exact brand colors?

Send your Pantone references in the notes and we will match them as closely as the material allows: thread colors for embroidered, woven and chenille, molded PVC colors for rubber patches, and full-color printing for sublimated. Your mockup confirms the colors before production.

How do I put a patch on?

Choose iron-on and press it with a heat press or a household iron, choose sew-on and stitch it, choose hook and loop to swap it on and off, or choose peel and stick for a temporary display. Every patch page lists the recommended heat settings for that material.

Do you offer wholesale or repeat orders?

Yes. Email support@atlantavinylstore.com and we will set you up with volume pricing and priority production. If you have ordered before, drop your past order number in the production notes and we will match your previous specs exactly.