What are custom woven patches?

Custom woven patches are made on a loom with ultra-thin threads that are woven tightly together into your design, so the image is the fabric itself, not stitching on top of it. That produces a smooth, flat patch that captures small text, thin lines, and detailed logos far better than standard embroidery.

What is the difference between woven and embroidered patches?

Both are thread, but embroidered patches use thicker thread stitched onto a base, creating a raised, textured surface that suits bold designs. Woven patches use threads a fraction of that thickness, so fine detail and lettering stay crisp and the surface stays smooth and lightweight. If your logo has small text or intricate detail, go woven.

What is the minimum order for woven patches?

Woven patches start at 100 pieces, in sizes from 1.5" to 7". Production takes 14 business days but will vary with your design and quantity. Every order includes free artwork with unlimited revisions, up to 7 thread colors at no extra charge, and free priority air shipping to the US.

What backing and border options do woven patches have?

Borders come in two styles: a wrapped merrow edge for that classic patch outline, or a hot-cut edge for intricate custom shapes. For backing, choose iron-on heat seal, hook-and-loop, peel-and-stick adhesive, or a plain sew-on back.

What are popular uses for woven patches?

Woven patches are the go-to for scout and camp badges, apparel brand labels, commemorative event patches, and uniform emblems with fine lettering. Anywhere a design packs a lot of detail into a small patch, woven threads keep it legible and sharp.

Custom Woven Patches - Fine Detail Fabric Patches

How Woven Patches Are Made

Every custom woven patch is built thread by thread on a precision loom, in a five-step process tuned for detail.

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Free Artwork & Digitizing

Our art team converts your logo into a weave map, a thread-by-thread plan that preserves every fine line and letter in the design.

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Thread Matching

Up to 7 thread colors (included free) are matched to your brand colors before the loom is threaded.

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Loom Weaving

Ultra-thin threads are woven tightly together into your design, so the image is the fabric itself, not stitching on top of it.

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Cut & Border

The patch is cut to shape and finished with your choice of border: a wrapped merrow edge or a clean hot-cut edge for intricate outlines.

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Backing & Inspection

Your chosen backing (iron-on, hook-and-loop, adhesive, or sew-on) is applied, and every patch is inspected before it ships free to your door.

Woven vs 100% Embroidery vs 75% Embroidery Patches

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100% Embroidery

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Feature	Woven Current	100% Embroidery	75% Embroidery Most Popular
Color	Up to 7 free thread colors	Up to 7 free thread colors	Up to 7 free thread colors
Surface	Smooth, ultra-thin threads	Fully stitched, raised thread	Stitched over a visible twill base
Look	Crisp, precise, lightweight	Classic, bold, textured	Traditional, budget-friendly
Cost	Low	Low	Lowest
Production Time	14 business days	14 business days	14 business days
Best For	Fine text, detailed logos, apparel	Uniforms, emblems, bold designs	Logos with open backgrounds

Detail That Thread Can't Match

Extreme close-up of a woven patch showing individual ultra-thin threads

Up close, you can see what makes a woven patch different: the individual threads are so thin they read almost like print. Facial features, outlines just a hair wide, and lettering smaller than a quarter inch all stay clean and legible.

Embroidery builds a design out of raised stitches, which looks fantastic for bold shapes, but every element has to be at least a stitch wide, so thin lines and small lettering start to blur together. Weaving builds the design into the cloth itself, so there's no minimum stitch width putting a floor on your detail.

If your artwork has small text, thin script, tiny logos, or shading, woven is almost always the right patch. Send us the art and we'll confirm it in your free proof, with unlimited revisions until it's perfect.

Woven Patch Specifications

Available Sizes	1.5" to 7", in any custom shape
Material	Tightly woven ultra-thin polyester threads
Surface	Smooth and flat, no raised stitching
Thread Colors	Up to 7 at no extra charge
Borders	Merrow (wrapped) or hot cut
Backing Options	Iron-on heat seal, hook-and-loop, peel-and-stick adhesive, or sew-on
Minimum Order	100 patches
Production Time	Typically 14 business days, but will vary
Shipping	Free priority air shipping to the US

Woven Patch FAQs

Q:

What are custom woven patches?

Answer

Custom woven patches are made on a loom with ultra-thin threads that are woven tightly together into your design, so the image is the fabric itself, not stitching on top of it. That produces a smooth, flat patch that captures small text, thin lines, and detailed logos far better than standard embroidery.
Q:

What is the difference between woven and embroidered patches?

Answer

Both are thread, but embroidered patches use thicker thread stitched onto a base, creating a raised, textured surface that suits bold designs. Woven patches use threads a fraction of that thickness, so fine detail and lettering stay crisp and the surface stays smooth and lightweight. If your logo has small text or intricate detail, go woven.
Q:

What is the minimum order for woven patches?

Answer

Woven patches start at 100 pieces, in sizes from 1.5" to 7". Production takes 14 business days but will vary with your design and quantity. Every order includes free artwork with unlimited revisions, up to 7 thread colors at no extra charge, and free priority air shipping to the US.
Q:

What backing and border options do woven patches have?

Answer

Borders come in two styles: a wrapped merrow edge for that classic patch outline, or a hot-cut edge for intricate custom shapes. For backing, choose iron-on heat seal, hook-and-loop, peel-and-stick adhesive, or a plain sew-on back.
Q:

What are popular uses for woven patches?

Answer

Woven patches are the go-to for scout and camp badges, apparel brand labels, commemorative event patches, and uniform emblems with fine lettering. Anywhere a design packs a lot of detail into a small patch, woven threads keep it legible and sharp.
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How do I get started on my project?

Answer

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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What is the minimum order quantity?
Answer

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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What are the production times?
Answer

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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How do I place my order once the final proof is approved?

Answer

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 “Add to cart” link sent to your email with your proof.

To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.
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Are there any discounts?

Answer

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!