Guides &Patch Tips
Practical help on patch types, backings, sizing, and ordering.
A plain guide to Army uniform patch placement, plus where patches go on a plate carrier, what sizes fit and which backing to choose.
Sew-on is the strongest backing, iron-on is the easiest, and Velcro is the one you can swap out. Which one is right comes down to your fabric, how long the patch needs to last, and whether you'll ever want to move it.
Match the patch to the cap. Embroidered patches suit most structured caps (the stiff-fronted kind that hold their shape), PVC works on rugged outdoor hats, and woven handles fine detail. For the front panel, 2 to 2.5 inches wide is the sweet spot, and sew-on is the most secure attachment. Beanies and bucket hats usually need smaller, flatter patches.
Ideas for custom Christmas iron-on patches, which fabrics to avoid, and how to order early. No minimum, free proof, and free worldwide shipping.
Halloween patch ideas for costume groups, haunted attractions, schools, and shops, with the patch type and backing that fit each design.
Iron-on patches attach with heat-activated adhesive. Here's how to apply one with a household iron or a heat press, and what to do if you have neither.