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Custom Military Patches

Custom military patches carry the identity of a unit — its crest, its motto, and the pride of the people who wear it. We produce embroidered, woven, and PVC military patches for everything from official uniform and deployment patches to the unofficial morale patches troops design for camaraderie. Velcro, sew-on, and iron-on backings are all available, with free artwork, low minimums, and fast production.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production usually takes about 14 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.
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Custom military patches carry the identity of a unit — its crest, its motto, and the pride of the people who wear it. We produce embroidered, woven, and PVC military patches for everything from official uniform and deployment patches to the unofficial morale patches troops design for camaraderie. Velcro, sew-on, and iron-on backings are all available, with free artwork, low minimums, and fast production.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production usually takes about 14 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.

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*This is a price estimate! Formal quotation requires a production-ready design!

Patch Features

PVC
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Button Loop
Safety Pin
Peel and Stick
Iron On Backing
Velcro
Tuxedo Clip
Merrow Border
Hot Cut Border

What Are Custom Military Patches?

Custom military patches are embroidered or printed insignia that carry the identity of a unit — its crest, its motto, its deployment, and the pride of the people who wear it. They range from the official patches worn on a uniform to the unofficial morale patches a shop designs for itself. On a uniform you'll find unit and command patches, MOS and skill tabs, and deployment patches; off the uniform, morale patches let a team show its personality with an inside joke, a mascot, or a hard-earned nickname.

Placement follows branch tradition. The Army wears the unit patch on the left shoulder and a combat patch (the unit a soldier deployed with) on the right. The Air Force identifies squadrons with distinctive patches, and the Navy uses rate and command insignia. Whatever the branch, the details matter, so our art team builds every design to your regulations and gets your approval before anything goes into production.

Most military patches are embroidered — either 75% embroidery, where the twill backing shows through as part of the design, or 100% embroidery for full thread coverage. When a crest has fine text or photo-like shading, a woven patch holds the detail better, and for tactical gear a rugged, weatherproof PVC patch is the go-to. Velcro (hook-and-loop) backing is by far the most popular choice because patches move between uniforms and gear, but sew-on and iron-on backings are also available.

Every order includes free artwork and unlimited proof revisions, a 100-patch minimum, and free priority shipping within the US. Building a full kit? Pair your patches with matching military lapel pins and military challenge coins so your unit's insignia stays consistent across everything you hand out.

How Military Patches Are Made

Every embroidered military patch goes through a precise digitizing and stitching process so the crest, text, and colors come out sharp and hold up to daily wear.

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Artwork & Digitizing

Our artists turn your unit crest into a stitch-ready file, mapping every thread path and color, then send a proof for your approval.

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Embroidery

High-speed machines stitch the design onto twill backing — 75% embroidery leaves twill showing, 100% covers it fully with thread.

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Border & Cut

Patches are cut to shape and finished with a merrowed (overlock) edge or a clean hot-cut border to keep them from fraying.

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Backing Applied

We add your chosen backing — velcro for gear that swaps patches, or sew-on and iron-on for a permanent uniform placement.

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Quality Check & Ship

Each patch is inspected against your approved proof, then shipped free by priority air anywhere in the US.

Embroidered vs Woven vs PVC Patches

Three ways to build a military patch. Compare the look, durability, and best use for each.

Embroidered
Woven
PVC
Feature Embroidered Woven PVC
Texture Raised, classic stitched feel Flat, tightly woven threads Smooth, molded rubber
Detail Great for bold crests and text Best for fine lines and small text Sharp raised and recessed detail
Durability Rugged, holds up on uniforms Thin and lightweight Waterproof, ideal for field gear
Best For Unit, deployment & morale patches Detailed insignia and logos Tactical gear, packs and plate carriers

Not sure which is right? Check our FAQs or contact a specialist for personalized guidance.

Specifications

Available Sizes 2" to 5" standard (custom sizes available)
Material Embroidered twill, woven, PVC, or printed
Backing Options Velcro (hook & loop), sew-on, iron-on, adhesive
Border Options Merrowed (overlock) or hot-cut
Thread Colors Unlimited colors at no extra charge
Minimum Order 100 patches
Production Time About 14 business days after proof approval
Shipping Free priority air shipping to the US

Military Patch FAQs

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    Custom military patches are embroidered or printed insignia that carry a unit’s identity — its crest, motto, and deployment. They range from official uniform and command patches worn to regulation to the unofficial morale patches troops design for their shop. We build every patch to your specs and get your approval on a proof before production.

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    Embroidered patches have the classic raised, stitched texture and are great for bold crests and text. Woven patches use thinner threads to hold fine detail and small lettering. PVC patches are molded from durable, waterproof rubber, which makes them the go-to for tactical gear, plate carriers, and packs.

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    Placement follows branch tradition. The Army wears the unit patch on the left shoulder and the combat patch — the unit a soldier deployed with — on the right. The Air Force identifies squadrons with distinctive patches, and the Navy uses rate and command insignia. Morale patches usually go on gear or the sleeve with velcro so they can be swapped. We build every patch to your regulations.

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    Velcro (hook-and-loop) is the most popular backing because patches move between uniforms and gear. Sew-on backing gives a permanent uniform placement, and iron-on and adhesive backings are also available. All backing options are included at no extra charge.

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    Morale patches are the unofficial, often humorous patches a unit designs for itself — an inside joke, a mascot, or a hard-earned nickname. They’re usually made with velcro backing so they can be swapped on and off gear, and PVC is a popular choice for a rugged, weatherproof finish.

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    You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.

    We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.

    Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
    Phone: +1-800-252-0904
    Text: +1-800-252-0904

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    Minimums vary by product:

    • Lapel pins, keychains, medals, lanyards, and patches: 100 units
    • Trading pins (standard and USA Rush): 200 units
    • Challenge coins: 50 units
    • Belt buckles: 25 units

    Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.

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    Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order, and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:

    • Lapel Pins: 7-10 business days
    • Lanyards: 7-10 business days
    • Patches: 14 business days
    • Keychains: 12-14 business days
    • Belt Buckles: 14-18 business days
    • Challenge Coins: 14-18 business days
    • Domestic Rush Pins: 3-5 business days
    • Domestic Rush Challenge Coins: 3-5 business days

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    You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.

    Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.

    To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.

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    We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!

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Explore Other Patch Styles

Not sure military patches are the right fit? Compare our other custom patch styles.

75% Embroidered Patches

Classic stitched look with twill showing through.

100% Embroidered Patches

Full thread coverage for a bold, solid design.

Woven Patches

Thin threads that capture fine detail and small text.

PVC Patches

Waterproof molded rubber, built for field gear.

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