Custom Tactical Patches

A tactical patch is any patch made to attach to field or duty gear, usually with hook-and-loop backing. A morale patch is the same idea with a personal or humorous design, often worn off duty or in informal settings. Both are made from your artwork, so style, colors, and size are up to you.

Yes, from original designs. We make patches for units, squads, and teams using your own artwork. We can't make official military insignia, unit crests, or agency seals and badges. Send your idea or a rough sketch, and the free digital proof shows what we'd make before production starts.

Measure the loop panel on your gear and pick a patch that sits just inside it. Panels on plate carriers, packs, and caps are usually small, so 2 x 3 in, 3 x 2 in, or a 3 in round are common starting points. Those are examples, not stock sizes. Send us your panel's width and height with your quote request, and we'll size the patch to fit.

Ask for subdued colors like OD green, coyote, black, or grey, and we'll work them into your design. Full color suits morale patches and team merch better. If you have exact shades in mind, tell us and check them on the free digital proof before production starts.

Embroidered for bold shapes and block lettering, PVC for weather exposure and raised 3D detail. Woven patches suit fine detail and small text. PVC is rubber-like, while embroidered patches are textured thread. Tell us how and where you'll use the patch, and we'll point you to the right one.

Ask us to quote them together. Send your list of names, roles or titles, and the quantity for each, and we'll set it up as one order. Double-check spelling before you send, since it's easy to miss. The free digital proof lets you review every design before production starts.

Yes. One design can cover an entire unit, department, or team. Send your quantity, size, and backing in one quote request, and list any variants in the same message. The free digital proof covers the full batch, so everyone's patches come out consistent.

Start as early as you can, and tell us your Veterans Day date when you request a quote. You'll get a free digital proof in 24-48 hours. After you approve it, production takes 10-21 business days, depending on patch type (embroidered 10-12, PVC 14-21), plus shipping time. Rush is available on request. Starting early leaves room for proof changes.

Check the spelling, colors, size, and backing. Compare the size to your loop panel measurement, because a patch that's too big for the panel can't be fixed after it's made. For group orders, send the proof to whoever knows the names, roles, and colors. Ask for any changes you need, and we start production only after you approve it.

Yes. There's no minimum order, so you can order a small set to test the fit on your carrier or pack before you place a larger run. Tell us your quantity, size, and backing when you request a quote. Every order starts with a free digital proof.

Four things set the price: patch size, quantity, patch type, and design complexity. Send your size, quantity, and patch type in a quote request, and tell us if you want hook-and-loop backing included. We'll send exact pricing, so you know the cost before production starts.

The American Patches is a custom patch maker with front offices in the US and Canada. We were founded in 2024 and bring 15+ years of patch-making experience. We've served 1,000+ customers. Production is overseas, and shipping is free worldwide. Every order includes a free proof. If a patch has a defect or doesn't match your approved proof, our 14-day guarantee covers a remake and reship, or a refund.