Custom Name Patches

Custom name patches are patches made with a specific name, initials, or short text instead of a logo or design, most often used on uniforms, work shirts, coveralls, and tactical gear so people can identify who's wearing them. We make them in embroidered or woven styles with sew-on, iron-on, or hook-and-loop backing.

A name patch is usually a small rectangle or shape with just a name or initials on it, while a name tape is a narrow strip, typically worn above a pocket, styled after a military uniform name tape. Both can be embroidered or woven, and both work with sew-on, iron-on, or hook-and-loop backing.

Yes, name patches are a common addition to uniforms and work shirts because they make it easy to identify staff and crew members at a glance. Sew-on or iron-on backing holds up well through regular wear and washing on this type of garment.

Coverall name patches are name patches sized and placed for coveralls and heavy workwear, usually sewn or ironed onto the chest area. Embroidered patches are a common pick here since coveralls see frequent washing and rougher handling on the job.

Yes, we make hook-and-loop backed name tapes for tactical vests and plate carriers, so the patch attaches to the loop panel already built into most gear. This backing lets a name tape swap between uniforms or wearers without any sewing.

Woven patches generally hold up better for small or condensed lettering because the flatter weave keeps thin letters crisp. Embroidered patches read clearly at most standard name sizes and add a raised, textured look, but very tight lettering can start to lose definition in thread.

Yes, we can put a nickname, monogram, initials, or full name on your patch, whatever text you want to use. Just send us the exact wording with your order and we'll include it on your free digital proof.

We recommend keeping names and text at least 0.2 inches tall in embroidered thread so the letters stay legible, especially on narrow name tapes. Woven patches can handle slightly smaller or more condensed text if you need to fit more characters in a tight space.

For work shirts and coveralls, sew-on or iron-on backing is the better fit since it stays attached through repeated washing. For tactical vests and plate carriers, hook-and-loop (Velcro) backing works better because it lets the name tape move between gear or between wearers without sewing. Whichever backing you pick is included in your quote, so hook-and-loop does not cost extra.

No, there's no minimum order. You can order a single name patch or a full batch for your team or crew, and every order includes a free digital proof before we start production.

How you attach a name patch depends on the backing you choose: sew-on gets stitched directly onto the garment, iron-on presses on with heat, and hook-and-loop presses onto a matching loop panel on your gear. Tell us which backing you need when you order and we'll finish the patch to match.

Yes, we can produce a batch of name patches with a different name on each one for your whole team or crew. Send us the full list of names and we'll include each one on the digital proofs before production starts.

Yes, every order includes a free digital proof to review and approve before we start production, including custom name patches and name tapes. If anything needs adjusting, let us know and we'll revise the proof before moving forward.

Production runs 10 to 12 business days once you approve your free digital proof, and worldwide shipping on top of that is included free. If you have a deadline, tell us when you order and we'll let you know if it's doable.