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Practical guides to ordering custom patches — what things cost, what works, and what we would tell you if you rang us up and asked.

A cream chenille varsity letter P on navy felt with a gold border
Design guide

How to Design a Varsity Letterman Jacket Patch

A practical guide to designing chenille varsity patches: sizing, letter shapes, colour pairing, placement on the jacket, and the mistakes that ruin a good design.

8 min read

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A moulded PVC rubber patch with raised 3D detail beside its velcro backing
Comparison

Embroidered vs PVC Patches: Which Should You Choose?

A direct comparison of embroidered and PVC patches — detail, durability, cost, feel and washability — with a clear rule for deciding which suits your design.

6 min read

A stack of custom embroidered team crest patches
Buying guide

How Much Do Custom Patches Cost? Sizes, Quantities & Fees

See PatchYours starting prices for custom patches and learn how size, quantity, material and design details affect your final quote.

7 min read

A custom embroidered logo patch on the chest pocket of a navy work shirt
Artwork guide

How to Turn Your Logo Into a Patch (Artwork Guide)

What file to send, what happens to your logo in production, which design elements survive stitching and which do not, and how to check a proof properly.

7 min read

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