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The 7 Kinds of Patches Type

What Different Kinds of Custom Patches Are There?

There are several different types of custom patches out there, and it can be overwhelming for people who are not familiar with the use of each and every type out there. At Nicepatches, we specialize in creating high quality custom patches of all types. When it comes to choosing the perfect type of custom patch for you, there are several different aspects that must be considered, such as price, material, turnaround time, durability, texture, and so much more.



As the industry’s experts, we get asked a lot of the same questions about patches. And no wonder — for first-time patch buyers and even patch pros, the process can be intimidating. You’re swamped with dozens if not hundreds of options. Oftentimes, the cheapest route isn’t going to be the best for your product in terms of durability, application or overall appearance.


Below you will find a list of the different kinds of patches that we offer at Nicepatches:


           Embroidered patches

           PVC patches

           Chenille patches

           Woven patches

           Sequin Patches

           Printed patches

           Name patches


which patch is best for me?

There are actually seven styles of patches, with the difference coming from either the material they’re made from or how they’re made — both of which affect your end result aesthetically and your bottom line.


Embroidered Patches

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Embroidered patches make the most of high contrast designs.

Turnaround time: fast

Best for: sports and work uniforms, giveaways, high-contrast designs, short deadlines

Embroidered patches are the perfect combination of affordability, durability and design potential with hundreds of thread colors to match your logo or drawing.  Their unique texturing lets some designs visually “pop” off the patch with real depth. They’re also easily made, meaning they’re deadline-friendly. Start yours here!


Chenille Patches

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Chenille patches mean warm, wooly fuzz.

Turnaround time: medium

Best for: collegiate/high school gear, glee clubs, retro fashion, simple designs

Chenille patches are old school, but they’re back in fashion, too. These fuzzy threads don’t show off detail well; where they shine are bold, colorful pieces with simple lettering or design. Make your own right here.


Woven Patches

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With woven patches, it’s all about the details.

Turnaround time: fast

Best for: sports and work uniforms, giveaways, lettering-heavy , short deadlines

Woven patches have many of the benefits of embroidered, but due to the tighter weave they can “pack in” more details like small letters in the same amount of space. The tradeoff is that they don’t have the “texture” of embroidery, but that works just fine for small lettering. Get yours started here.



PVC Patches

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PVC patches stand for Personalized, Vibrant and Colorful (not quite)

Turnaround time: Slow

Best for: outdoors use, novelty designs, tactical gear, paintball/airsoft squads

PVC patches are rugged, rubberized emblems that hold up well to grit, water, mud, paintballs and whatever else gets thrown at them. The unique material lets you have unique “sculpting” for a three-dimensional effect as well as a great tactile feel. Craft yours here!


Name Patches

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Turnaround time: fast

Best for: businesses with employees, volunteers, teams

Technically an embroidered patch, using our dedicated name patch technology allows you to create a “base” template and have up to thousands of different names on each without paying for a “different” patch design each time like some competitors. Outfit your crew here.



Printed Patches

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Printed patches — detailed, affordable, fast.

Turnaround time: fast

Best for: budget patches, giveaways, photo-realistic designs

Using the same technique used to print on t-shirts,  these are more or less wearable photographs — or any other design with lots of details or words. Perfect for cost-sensitive projects with deadlines — or when you just want a literal photo on a patch. Make yours today.


Sequin Patches

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Gorgeous and Shiny Metallic Look

Turnaround time: Slow

Best for: Clothing, accessories, bags, shoes and many other accessories

Gorgeous and Shiny Metallic Look。Sequins are usually made of 2mm or 3mm round reflective metal sheets, and these fixed-size sheets do not display details well. The highlights are bold, colorful simple fonts or reflections of different colors Get yours started here.


What are different patch types for?

There are an array of different patch types because there are many aspects that must be considered, such as price, material, turnaround time, durability, texture, and much more. Luckily, at Nicepatches, we offer several different options — that way, you are able to find the perfect patch that suits your needs!


PRO TIP:  don’t shy away from buying a few more patches than you need. Because of how patches are made, the difference between 100 and 200 patches may only be a couple dollars, saving you potentially hundreds in the future if you plan in advance. Our customer representatives know all the price points and are glad to help you get the most bang for your buck.Start using our custom patches immediately and enjoy all our professional skills, as well as free design and shipping for all orders.