Now AvailableNew Patch Techniques
Introducing 7 new decoration techniques that offer rich color, eye-catching detail and exciting texture.
48 piece minimum.
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Choose Your Style
Start with any of our blank promo headwear styles.
Styles shown from left to right: OC501, OC871, OC502M
Provide Your Art
Our creative team can supply you with great looking design concepts and deliver a virtual sample within 1-3 business days, depending on the design of your patch.
High Resolution Images
Ideal for sublimation. 300 dpi recommended. .jpg, .tif, .gif, .png, .psd, or .bmp preferred.
Vector Artwork
Best for embroidery and Etched Leather. Great for logos and text. .AI, .EPS, or .SVG files preferred. Single color vector art preferred for leather.
Build Your Patch
New Patch Techniques
FlexStyle™️ Domed
Offers a shiny finish that creates a 3D effect, elevating brand logos or designs with a tactile experience. Available in both metallic and non-metallic finishes.
FlexStyle™️ Flat
A 3D effect that appears flat yet dimensional, providing a subtle elevation to the design. Like the domed version, it comes in metallic and non-metallic finishes, offering versatility in branding applications.
Print Stitch
An innovative hybrid of embroidered and sublimated patch techniques, combining a full-color, photographic background with vibrant embroidery for added dimension and texture. This technique offers the best of both worlds, bringing designs to life with rich detail and depth.
Heat Transfer
Heat transers offer a sleek, durable alternative to traditional sewn-on decorations. Utilizing advanced adhesive technology, these decorations can be securely attached to a variety of caps without the need for sewing, providing a clean and seamless look.
Chenille
Known for their plush, textured surface, Chenille patches offer a classic look often associated with varsity letters and collegiate apparel. These patches are perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia or sophistication.
Woven
Utilizing a tight interlaced weaving process, woven patches allow for intricate designs with a high level of detail, without the need for fabric backing.
Embroidered Appliques
High-quality embroidered appliques that mimic the appearance of direct embroidery. These patches come with a thin-stitched border and can be crafted into freeform shapes, perfect for detailed logos or designs.
Type
Sublimated
Complex and/or detailed graphics, and photo-realistic images.
Embroidered
Simple graphics, and type no smaller than 0.2” high.
100% Genuine Leather
For single color graphics with moderate detail. Available in Tan and Chocolate.
Faux Leather
For single color graphics with moderate detail. Available in 12 color combinations.
Edge
Satin Stitch
Conventional stitching technique that produces an even, uniform look. Available in our standard embroidery thread colors.
Merrowed Stitch
3-thread “overlock” stitch that creates a quick, finished edge. Available in 12 colors.
Running Stitch(Genuine Leather Only)
Genuine Leather patches are applied with a single-line stitch using a tonal thread.
Heat Seal
In this method, patches are affixed directly to the hat with a heat seal, no edge stitching needed.
Application
Heat Sealed
IncludedHeat Seal available for all patches. Custom Shapes are Heat Seal only.
Stitched
Add $2.00/each (A)Stitching available for all stock shapes.
Placement
Front Center
Every Patch shape is available for front center placement. In general, patches 2"x2" or smaller work better on structured caps.
Front Left Wear Side
Smaller patches look great here. Works well with brand logos, icons, and small graphics. Available in both centered and cornered, centered shown.
Front Right Wear Side
Smaller patches look great here. Works well with brand logos, icons, and small graphics. Available in both centered and cornered, cornered shown.
Faux Leather Colors
Bamboo/Black
Black/Gold
Black/Silver
Blue/Silver
Cork
Dark Brown/Black
Grey/Black
Light Brown/Black
Pink/Black
Rawhide/Black
Rustic/Gold
Teal/Black
Custom Shapes for Genuine Leather, Faux Leather, & Sublimated Patches
Shapes for Genuine Leather & Faux Leather
3.5" x 2" Buckle - Wide
1.5" x 1.5" Circle - Mini*
2" x 2" Circle - Small*
2" x 2" Diamond - Small*
3.5" x 2" Diamond - Wide
3.5" x 2" Flag
1.5" x 1.75" Hex - Small*
3.5" x 2" Hex - Wide
3.5" x 1.5" Oval - Small
3.5" x 1.5" Rectangle - Medium
2.5" x 1.5" Rectangle*
2" x 1.25" Rectangle - Small*
2.5" x .75" Rectangle*
2" x 2" Square - Medium*
1.5" x 1.5" Square - Small*
Shapes for Sublimated & Embroidered
2.5" x 2.5" Circle - Large
2" x 2" Circle - Small*
3.5" x 1.5" Oval - Medium
3.75" x 2.25" Oval - Large
2" x 2" Square - Medium*
2.5" x 2.5" Square - Large
4" x 2" Rectangle - Wide
3.5" x 1.5" Rectangle - Medium
2.5" x 1.5" Rectangle*
2.25" x 2.5" Badge
3.5" x 2.25" Buckle - Wide
2.5" x 2.5" Diamond
3.5" x 2" Flag
4" x 2.25" Hex - Wide