What is the minimum order quantity for custom patches?
We have no minimum order for embroidered patches - you can order as few as one patch. PVC patches have a practical minimum of about 50 pieces due to mold setup costs. Per-piece pricing drops significantly at 50, 100, and 500+ quantities, so ordering a few extras often makes economic sense.
PatchDesign.AI does not enforce a minimum order quantity for embroidered patches. You can order a single patch, ten patches, or ten thousand - the process and the design tool are the same regardless of quantity. This makes us a natural fit for prototype runs, one-of-a-kind gifts, memorial patches, and small organizations that only need a handful of pieces.
Most competitors set minimums of 50–100 pieces for embroidered patches because their quoting and setup workflows assume volume. We've built our process to be efficient at any quantity, which means small orders are genuinely welcome rather than just technically permitted.
PVC patches do have a practical minimum tied to mold costs. Because a custom silicone mold must be created for each unique design, the upfront tooling cost is spread across the order quantity. We typically recommend a minimum of 50 PVC patches to make the per-piece economics reasonable, but smaller runs are possible - just ask when you request your quote.
Pricing does scale with quantity. The per-patch cost drops meaningfully as you move from 10 pieces to 50 to 100 to 500 and beyond, because setup and handling costs are amortized across more units. Our pricing calculator on the Pricing page lets you compare total and per-piece cost at different quantities before you commit.
If you're not sure how many patches you need, it's worth ordering a small prototype run first. A sample order lets you check embroidery density, color accuracy, and sizing against the real garment or backing before you commit to a large quantity. Many customers find that ordering 10–20 samples first saves money compared to re-ordering a full run with corrections.
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