Custom Chenille Patches
Varsity Style - Soft & Dimensional
Chenille patches use thick, fluffy yarn for a dimensional, textured look - the classic varsity jacket patch style.
Chenille patches are inseparable from the American high school letterman tradition - the oversized wool-and-chenille letter on a varsity jacket has been the universal symbol of athletic achievement since the 1920s, when Harvard athletes first began wearing their initial on a sweater to signal membership on a varsity team. The material itself is named for the French word for caterpillar, because the yarn's pile construction - cut threads radiating outward from a core - resembles the fuzzy texture of the insect. Running a hand across a quality chenille patch is a tactile experience unlike any other patch type: soft, almost plush, with a depth and dimensionality that photographs can't fully convey. The felt or wool base beneath the chenille yarn gives the whole assembly a substantial weight that drapes naturally against a jacket, contributing to the sense of earned significance that comes with a varsity letter.
Custom Chenille Patches Examples
A small slice of what custom chenille patches can look like - each one started as a free AI design.
Custom Chenille Patches Pricing
Per-patch price drops with quantity. No minimum. Bulk pricing from 5 patches. Classic varsity texture. Includes 3 color layers, free artwork, a pre-production sample, and merrowed border.
| Size | 55 | 1010 | 2525 | 5050 | 7575 | 100100 | 150150 | 250250 | 500500 | 1,0001k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25" | $25.00 | $15.00 | $7.00 | $4.02 | $3.38 | $2.74 | $2.47 | $1.82 | $1.68 | Lowest price, the advertised from price: $1.37 |
| 1.5" | $25.00 | $15.00 | $7.00 | $4.02 | $3.38 | $2.74 | $2.47 | $1.82 | $1.68 | $1.37 |
| 2" | $26.62 | $15.97 | $7.45 | $4.28 | $3.64 | $2.99 | $2.69 | $2.22 | $1.89 | $1.49 |
| 2.5" | $27.74 | $16.64 | $7.77 | $4.46 | $3.83 | $3.19 | $2.87 | $2.30 | $1.97 | $1.56 |
| 3" | $31.16 | $18.69 | $8.72 | $5.01 | $4.25 | Most popular choice: $3.48 | $3.13 | $2.47 | $2.14 | $1.71 |
| 3.5" | $34.89 | $20.93 | $9.77 | $5.61 | $4.65 | $3.69 | $3.32 | $2.81 | $2.47 | $1.97 |
| 4" | $40.55 | $24.33 | $11.35 | $6.52 | $5.49 | $4.46 | $4.01 | $3.23 | $2.81 | $2.22 |
| 4.5" | $45.27 | $27.16 | $12.68 | $7.28 | $6.14 | $5.00 | $4.50 | $3.74 | $3.23 | $1.89 |
| 5" | $50.00 | $30.00 | $14.00 | $8.04 | $7.47 | $6.89 | $6.20 | $4.42 | $3.74 | $3.23 |
| 5.5" | $57.09 | $34.25 | $15.99 | $9.18 | $7.85 | $6.52 | $5.87 | $5.00 | $4.21 | $3.74 |
| 6" | $62.56 | $37.54 | $17.52 | $10.06 | $8.80 | $7.53 | $6.78 | $5.61 | $5.00 | $4.12 |
Prices are per-patch in USD. The price shown is your price, the same rate we charge, not a starting figure. No quote is needed unless you choose a backing or border with no set price. Then we confirm that price within 2 business hours.
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Advantages of Custom Chenille Patches
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The price shown is your price, the same rate we charge, not a starting figure. No quote is needed unless you choose a backing or border with no set price. Then we confirm that price within 2 business hours.
Care & Maintenance
Chenille patches should never be submerged in water or machine washed, as immersion causes the fluffy chenille yarn to mat, felt, and lose its characteristic loft permanently. Spot clean with a lightly damp cloth and gentle dabbing motion if the patch surface becomes soiled, and allow to air dry completely before the garment is worn or stored. Varsity jackets with chenille patches should be dry cleaned to preserve both the wool body of the jacket and the chenille pile simultaneously.
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