custom felt patches

Custom felt patches are made from wool felt or wool blend felt materials creating thick, textured backing with soft surface. Premium felt patches use genuine wool felt providing authentic appearance and proper density. Some patches use wool polyester blends combining wool's natural qualities with synthetic durability. Felt thickness typically ranges from two millimeters to five millimeters depending on intended use. Embroidered felt patches add polyester or rayon thread on felt backing. Chenille felt patches incorporate looped chenille yarn creating plush texture on felt foundations. Material quality significantly affects patch appearance and longevity.

Custom felt patches cost four to twelve dollars per patch depending on size, construction complexity, and order quantity. Simple die cut felt shapes without embroidery start around four to six dollars each in quantities of one hundred or more. Felt patches with embroidery cost six to ten dollars each. Felt chenille patches range from eight to twelve dollars per unit due to specialized materials and construction. Larger patches over six inches cost more than smaller designs. Bulk orders of two hundred fifty, five hundred, or one thousand patches receive volume discounts of twenty to thirty five percent.

Felt patches and embroidered patches serve different purposes with distinct advantages. Felt patches provide thicker construction, vintage aesthetic, and premium tactile quality suited for fashion brands and heritage products. Embroidered patches on twill backing cost less, offer better fine detail reproduction, and suit most uniform applications. Felt patches excel for retro styling and premium positioning while embroidered patches work better for corporate uniforms and detailed logos. Felt requires more careful laundering than synthetic embroidered patches. The best choice depends on aesthetic goals, budget, and intended garment use.

Felt patches can be washed with proper care but require gentler treatment than synthetic patches. Use cold water and gentle cycle settings avoiding hot water that can shrink wool felt. Air drying is strongly recommended as dryer heat can distort felt patches. Hand washing provides most control for delicate felt patches on valuable garments. Dry cleaning works well for garments with felt patches, particularly wool coats and jackets. Aggressive washing and high heat will damage felt patches causing shrinkage, distortion, or pilling. Care labels should instruct customers about proper felt patch maintenance.

Felt patches attach to clothing through sewing for most permanent applications. Pin patches in desired position then sew around perimeter using straight stitch approximately one eighth inch from edge. Use thread matching felt color or contrasting thread for decorative effect. Hand sewing with invisible stitches creates refined appearance on premium garments. Some felt patches have iron on adhesive backing applied with household iron on medium heat for twenty to thirty seconds. Test heat settings on scrap fabric first as excessive heat damages wool felt. Fabric adhesive provides temporary attachment for items not requiring washing.

Felt patches use wool felt material as the primary patch construction creating textured backing with smooth or embroidered surface. Chenille patches feature plush looped chenille yarn creating velvety three dimensional texture. Traditional varsity letter patches combine both materials using chenille yarn on felt backing foundations. Pure chenille patches without felt backing exist but felt chenille combinations provide authentic varsity styling. Felt patches can include embroidery, applique, or remain plain felt shapes. Chenille specifically refers to the looped yarn texture characteristic of Letterman jacket letters. Both materials create vintage athletic aesthetics popular in retro fashion.Retry