The Classic Choice — Thread Texture & Durability
100% embroidered patches with visible thread texture, merrowed border, and up to 10 colors. The most popular type for uniforms, sports, and events.
Embroidered patches have been produced in essentially the same way since the late 19th century, when Bayen Brothers in Germany pioneered machine-based thread embroidery for military insignia — and the core appeal hasn't changed: densely stitched thread creates a richly textured surface that no printed or stamped alternative can replicate. Running your thumb across a quality embroidered patch, you feel the raised thread ridges, the tight lock stitches at color boundaries, and the slight flexibility of the backing felt beneath it. This tactile quality is part of why embroidered patches remain the dominant choice for uniforms, scouting sashes, and anything meant to carry institutional weight. They photograph well, hold their color for years without fading, and carry a sense of permanence that synthetic alternatives simply don't match.
Custom Embroidered Patches Examples
A small slice of what custom embroidered patches can look like — each one started as a free AI design.
Custom Embroidered Patches Pricing
Per-patch price drops with quantity. Minimum order: 6 patches. Standard coverage (<99%). Includes free artwork, free pre-production sample, and up to 9 colors.
| Size | 6 | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5" | $3.73 | $13.35 | $6.65 | $3.61 | $2.01 | $1.21 | $1.03 | $0.71 | $0.62 | $0.60 |
| 2" | $3.95 | $14.87 | $6.95 | $3.66 | $2.09 | $1.44 | $1.17 | $0.84 | $0.74 | $0.62 |
| 2.5" | $4.25 | $16.13 | $8.46 | $4.40 | $2.24 | $1.51 | $1.25 | $1.16 | $0.78 | $0.75 |
| 3" | $4.64 | $17.65 | $9.18 | $4.84 | $2.29 | $1.76 | $1.54 | $1.25 | $0.80 | $0.78 |
| 3.5" | $5.03 | $19.85 | $10.49 | $5.43 | $2.77 | $2.27 | $2.04 | $1.63 | $1.25 | $1.13 |
| 4" | $5.66 | $21.49 | $11.58 | $6.31 | $3.51 | $2.61 | $2.39 | $2.01 | $1.59 | $1.40 |
| 4.5" | $6.75 | $26.30 | $15.48 | $8.08 | $4.04 | $3.15 | $2.77 | $2.35 | $2.04 | $1.66 |
| 5" | $7.42 | $27.77 | $18.39 | $10.61 | $5.43 | $4.24 | $3.78 | $3.01 | $2.39 | $2.14 |
| 5.5" | $8.85 | $29.97 | $20.23 | $12.97 | $6.65 | $4.84 | $3.88 | $3.31 | $2.85 | $2.55 |
| 6" | $9.91 | $38.44 | $22.76 | $15.48 | $9.18 | $6.52 | $5.49 | $4.71 | $4.16 | $4.04 |
| 6.5" | $10.86 | $38.82 | $26.30 | $17.70 | $9.83 | $7.28 | $6.95 | $5.93 | $5.00 | $4.34 |
| 7" | $10.89 | $44.14 | $28.20 | $20.23 | $11.11 | $8.68 | $7.96 | $6.65 | $6.19 | $5.23 |
| 7.5" | $12.81 | $47.28 | $42.29 | $25.29 | $13.52 | $10.87 | $9.71 | $7.96 | $6.90 | $6.47 |
| 8" | $14.12 | $52.13 | $49.66 | $29.84 | $16.94 | $11.24 | $10.32 | $9.71 | $7.58 | $7.03 |
| 8.5" | $15.58 | $56.53 | $52.11 | $32.58 | $18.14 | $14.54 | $13.35 | $11.88 | $9.48 | $8.72 |
| 9" | $16.18 | $63.86 | $58.18 | $33.98 | $20.95 | $16.94 | $14.05 | $12.59 | $10.87 | $10.11 |
| 9.5" | $17.18 | $67.97 | $60.71 | $37.01 | $23.00 | $17.91 | $15.48 | $13.52 | $12.34 | $11.36 |
| 10" | $19.13 | $71.55 | $64.33 | $40.47 | $24.28 | $18.84 | $16.13 | $14.54 | $12.64 | $11.75 |
| 10.5" | $21.04 | $75.89 | $70.40 | $42.30 | $26.43 | $19.85 | $17.53 | $16.05 | $15.04 | $13.27 |
| 11" | $23.60 | $86.63 | $77.15 | $46.38 | $28.11 | $21.85 | $19.17 | $17.69 | $16.26 | $14.66 |
| 11.5" | $23.99 | $87.27 | $75.89 | $46.79 | $28.45 | $22.63 | $20.61 | $18.84 | $18.52 | $17.91 |
| 12" | $25.44 | $94.67 | $80.95 | $56.41 | $35.16 | $29.46 | $23.00 | $21.60 | $20.95 | $19.60 |
| 12.5" | $27.09 | $104.43 | $87.27 | $58.18 | $37.18 | $30.35 | $27.77 | $26.55 | $25.67 | $23.00 |
Prices are per-patch in USD. Quote confirmed within 2 business hours. Prices are estimates based on Stadri Emblems' published rates. Our team will confirm your exact quote within 2 hours to 24 hours of submission.
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Care & Maintenance
Embroidered patches can be machine washed in cold water on a gentle cycle without issue, and they hold up well through repeated laundering when properly applied. Iron-on patches should be turned inside-out before washing to protect the adhesive bond from agitation. Avoid high-heat dryer cycles — low heat or air dry is preferable to prevent the backing felt from shrinking unevenly around the embroidered face.
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