Woven and embroidered patches can be used interchangably in the majority of cases. The design itself will usually dictate which type of patch is more ideal. Woven patches use thinner threads than embroidered patches, which allows for more fine detail. In addition, the weaving process is much tighter, allowing for more detail to be packed into a smaller space.

When Should Woven Patches Be Used?

Woven patches can be used in place of embroidered patches about 95% of the time. Still, there are times when they are more appropriate than others. Usually, the number one reason a patch customer will request or even be recommended a woven patch is in a situation where he of she is ordering a patch at a small size, while the design contains intricate detail and/or small lettering.
 

Custom Woven Patches
Woven Patches can be used in almost every way embroidered patches can. Since woven patches use thinner threads that are woven together instead of embroidered onto a fabric, they are ideal when a design is too detailed or complex to be achieved with the embroidery process.

Iron on Custom Woven Patch

Woven patches are made of thread only, stitched in a continuous design and achieve finer detail in both the design and text of the patch. Since the patch is woven, it has a smooth appearance with no raised texture.Woven patches are also a great way to achieve photographic realism. Human faces, landscapes, motorcycles, gradients, and blends can be reproduced on smaller sized woven patches in a way only possible on large embroidered patches.

Comparing and Contrasting Woven Patches & Embroidered Patches
If an embroidered patch is a small size and has too much detail, it has the potential to come out looking messy, and depending on how small the patch is, the text can sometimes be illegible. Using an embroidered patch company that boasts of the ultimate highest quality will not remedy this problem. These companies are still using standard embroidery thread. If the text is thinner than or as thin as the thread being used, it will simply not look good. This is not to say that these companies do not produce high-quality embroidered patches. We ourselves promise you the highest quality embroidered patches in the industry. And that is exactly what we mean: the highest quality embroidered patches possible.

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1. Which file formats do you accept for submitted artwork?
Our Art Department's preferred file formats are cdr, eps, pdf, ai, svg. We will also accept psd, jpg, gif, bmp, tif, png. If you
have no other alternative we will accept doc, ppt, xls, wps. No pubs or embroidery files please!

2. Is there a standard patch size?
No. All the patches we do are custom; however, our most popular sizes are2.5", 3", 3.5", and 4". Motorcycle back patches are not usually smaller than 9 inches, with the standard size being 12 inches.

3.How is pricing determined?
Many factors influence pricing. The base price per patch is determined by size and quantity, although many other factors can influence price, including number of colors, backing, specialty threads, rush service, etc . . .

4. Will I be able to see a sample of my patch before they are all made?
Yes. Within three business days of artwork approval, per your request, we will email you a sewn sample of your actual patch to ensure you are satisfied with every detail of your design.

5. Can I have more than one color version of the same design?
We can do multiple color versions on your order, however due to the production process, pricing will vary depending on the number of different colors.