Custom PVC / Rubber Patches
Waterproof Patches - 2D Flat or 3D Raised
PVC rubber patches in flat 2D or raised 3D designs. Waterproof, durable, and bold. Perfect for tactical gear, outdoor use, and modern style.
PVC rubber patches emerged from military and law enforcement use cases in the 2000s, where there was a genuine functional need for insignia that could survive immersion, mud, extreme temperatures, and the kind of abuse that destroys embroidered thread. The material is a soft, flexible polyvinyl chloride that's poured into a mold and cured, resulting in a patch with sharply defined elements - in 2D flat designs, colors and graphics read crisply without any raised dimension; in 3D raised designs, letters, borders, and graphic details stand out in three dimensions rather than lying flat. The tactile experience is completely different from fabric patches: smooth and slightly rubbery, with crisp edges that feel almost architectural. Colors are produced by pigmenting the PVC itself rather than dyeing thread, so they remain vivid and resistant to UV fading in a way that embroidery simply cannot match for outdoor or tactical applications.
PVC 2D vs PVC 3D: the same patch, made both ways
Both are moulded rubber in the same colours. The difference is height: 2D sets every colour on one of two flat levels, 3D sculpts the design so it rises and rounds like a small relief.
100 patches at 3": $3.33 each in 2D, $4.33 each in 3D.
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From the side
The same slice through both patches. 2D steps up once and stays flat; 3D rises and rounds.
Which one?
Pick 2D when the design is mostly lettering or a flat logo, or when price matters most. Fine text stays sharper on a flat level.
Pick 3D when the design has a subject with form (an animal, a character, a face) and you want it to stand off the patch.
Illustrations of one design rendered in each finish, not photos of a finished order. Every order gets a sample to approve before production.
Custom PVC / Rubber Patches Pricing
Per-patch price drops with quantity. No minimum. Bulk pricing from 10 patches. Waterproof, flexible rubber. Flat (2D) design. Up to 12 colors and a pre-production sample included.
| Size | 1010 | 2525 | 5050 | 7575 | 100100 | 150150 | 250250 | 500500 | 1,0001k | 3,0003k | 5,0005k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | $18.65 | $7.46 | $3.73 | $2.69 | $2.13 | $1.68 | $1.24 | $0.62 | $0.40 | $0.26 | Lowest price, the advertised from price: $0.24 |
| 1.25" | $19.30 | $7.98 | $3.99 | $2.86 | $2.26 | $1.75 | $1.26 | $0.63 | $0.41 | $0.29 | $0.25 |
| 1.5" | $19.30 | $7.98 | $3.99 | $2.86 | $2.26 | $1.75 | $1.26 | $0.63 | $0.41 | $0.29 | $0.25 |
| 2" | $20.23 | $8.34 | $4.17 | $3.18 | $2.63 | $2.10 | $1.58 | $0.79 | $0.54 | $0.35 | $0.32 |
| 2.5" | $20.45 | $8.78 | $4.39 | $3.27 | $2.66 | $2.16 | $1.66 | $0.83 | $0.59 | $0.42 | $0.40 |
| 3" | $21.85 | $9.10 | $4.55 | $3.79 | Most popular choice: $3.33 | $2.65 | $1.99 | $1.02 | $0.73 | $0.52 | $0.47 |
| 3.5" | $23.85 | $9.54 | $4.77 | $3.99 | $3.51 | $2.88 | $2.24 | $1.20 | $0.84 | $0.63 | $0.54 |
| 4" | $26.05 | $10.42 | $5.21 | $4.57 | $4.17 | $3.38 | $2.60 | $1.36 | $0.98 | $0.73 | $0.67 |
| 4.5" | $27.95 | $11.18 | $5.59 | $4.95 | $4.51 | $3.69 | $2.89 | $1.52 | $1.12 | $0.92 | $0.86 |
| 5" | $29.95 | $11.98 | $5.99 | $5.37 | $4.95 | $4.00 | $3.15 | $1.68 | $1.26 | $1.05 | $0.99 |
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 PVC / Rubber 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
PVC patches should never be machine washed or submerged in hot water, as heat and extended soaking can cause the adhesive layer on the backing to delaminate from the patch body. Instead, wipe clean with a damp cloth or soft brush to remove dirt and debris. Solvent-based cleaners and bleach should be avoided entirely, as they can discolor or degrade the pigmented PVC surface over time.
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