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Free Patch Templates

Ten standard patch shapes, each drawn at its real size with its measurements in inches and centimeters and what it is usually worn for. Download any outline as an SVG, or open it in the free AI patch designer and describe what goes inside.

Outlines are shown at real size at 100% zoom on most screens. The solid line is the edge of the patch; the dashed line is 1/8 inch inside it, about the width of a stitched border.

3" round

3 x 3 in (7.6 x 7.6 cm)

The most common patch: uniform shoulders, troop, team and club patches.

Open in the designer SVG

2.5" round

2.5 x 2.5 in (6.3 x 6.3 cm)

Hats, caps, small event patches and collectibles.

Open in the designer SVG

3.5" x 2" name tape

3.5 x 2 in (8.9 x 5.1 cm)

Name and title patches on work shirts, jackets and coveralls.

Open in the designer SVG

3.5" x 3" shield

3.5 x 3 in (8.9 x 7.6 cm)

Crests, department and security patches, school and sports badges.

Open in the designer SVG

4" x 1.5" rocker

4 x 1.5 in (10.2 x 3.8 cm)

Top and bottom rockers: club, station, city or unit names arched over a patch.

Open in the designer SVG

3" x 1" tab

3 x 1 in (7.6 x 2.5 cm)

Tabs above a shoulder patch: a unit, a call sign or a single word.

Open in the designer SVG

3.5" Maltese cross

3.5 x 3.5 in (8.9 x 8.9 cm)

The fire service shape: department, engine and ladder company patches.

Open in the designer SVG

4" x 2.5" oval

4 x 2.5 in (10.2 x 6.3 cm)

Brand logos, work wear, automotive and club badges.

Open in the designer SVG

3" hexagon

3 x 2.6 in (7.6 x 6.6 cm)

Tech, gaming, outdoor brands and modern logo patches.

Open in the designer SVG

3" rounded square

3 x 3 in (7.6 x 7.6 cm)

Morale patches and PVC patches on hook-and-loop panels.

Open in the designer SVG

Using a template

Pick the shape and size. Each outline is drawn at its real size. Hold your screen against the garment, or print the SVG at 100% scale and pin it in place.
Keep text inside the dashed line. The dashed line sits 1/8 inch inside the edge, about the width of a merrowed border. Lettering and fine detail belong inside it.
Open it in the designer. Each template has a starting prompt for its shape. Change the words to your design and the AI draws it in seconds, free.

Not sure which size? The patch size guide shows each size against real garments, and the price table prices every size and quantity.

Have a shape of your own?

Describe any outline and the AI patch generator draws it, free.

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