Custom Printed Patches for Full Color, Complex & Detailed Designs

Are you a fan of music and styling unique clothing? Then why not combine the two? With custom Printed Patches, you can showcase the logos, names, or photos of your favorite bands and print them on your clothing or accessories. Talk about a special way to introduce your own uniqueness. Our Printed Patches are suitable for the smallest details, with vivid, mixed colors and photorealistic images.

Printed Patches are most suitable for people who don't want to be restricted by the number of colors when designing their patch. You can upload full color photos, or artwork with color gradients or various shades.

• Clothes and accessories: This is what our customers use them for the most. T-shirts, jackets, coats, hats and bags take center stage with our unique printed patches that give a standard item of clothing a level up!
• Events: Festivals, clubs or business events cry out for custom printed patches. Combine multiple designs and brands on merch, a goodie bag or band clothing. 
• Companies: Printed logos on your work clothes, promotion material or merchandise? Easily done with our custom patches.
• Sports: Logos, player numbers, names and more can be printed with our custom patches to be applied on sports clothing. Ideal for not only recognition, but also a great deal of style.

Creating a lifelike and vivid Printed Patch has never been easier. In just 3 steps, you’ll have your own designs printed, cut, finished and ready to apply.

Step 1: Upload Your Artwork. 

First, decide on the design you want printed. Once you’ve created your design, you can upload it on our website as a JPG, PNG, PSD, PDF or other format. Make sure the resolution is 300 dpi or higher. Don’t worry about restrictions for colors or shadows.

Step 2: Choose Options.

When you’re uploading, decide on your favorite style. You can pick the colors, edges and even fabric type to make your design really stand out.

Step 3: Place Your Order - It's time to print!

As soon as we have your order ready, our production team makes sure your design is printed, cut, and receives the border / edge treatment of choice.

Did you get stuck in the process? No worries. Simply place your order and let us know where you got stuck. Our team checks every design extensively to see if we have everything we need before it goes into production.

Printed patches come with lots of advantages. Curious to find out what they are? We’ve listed a few below for you:

• Vibrant colors: Sublimation Printing offer a vibrant and consistent color palette that is resistant to UV radiation and washing, making it long-lasting on clothes.
• Photo-realistic designs: Sublimation Printing makes it possible to create detailed designs, photographs and complex logos with transitions, gradients and a wide color range.
• An unlimited number of colors to pick from! And let’s not forget, shadows are optional too.
• From low res to high detail: Even with a low resolution design, we can create almost lifelike patches with the finest details.
• Cost-saving: Especially for large quantities of patches, Sublimation Printing is very cost-efficient. 

Wondering about shapes and sizes for your design? We’ve got you covered. Our Printed Patches can be cut as a circle, oval, rectangle, square or a custom shapes. Size-wise, we can create any size you require. And when it comes to edges, there are three different options for you to choose from, each with its own unique look.  

1. Laser cut: with this method, the emblem is cut from the material with a laser beam, creating a neat, sharp edge. This edge requires no further finishing.
2. Laser cut + merrow edge: A zigzag stitch that is stitched along the edge of the emblem. This stitch gives the edge a professional look and prevents the material from fraying. Merrow edges come in different colors, so you can match them with the color of your emblem or design.
3. Laser cut + embroidery edge: A decorative edge that is embroidered around the emblem's edges. Embroidery edges can be made in different patterns and colors, giving your emblem a unique and personalized look.

Once you’ve received your unique custom patch in your letter box, it’s important to know how to apply it correctly. You want them to last! There are a few options to pick from, which each have their own advantages.

• Sew on: This is a permanent option that requires no glue or iron. You sew the patch on the fabric using a needle and thread. This is a good choice for patches that are attached to sturdy fabrics such as cotton or denim and if they need to last a long time.
• Paper + Iron on: This choice is permanent and easy to attach! You place the patch on the fabric and iron over it with a hot iron. The glue on the back of the emblem melts and sticks to the fabric.
• Paper + adhesive 3M Sticker: This option is semi-permanent and easy to attach. You remove the protective film from the back of the sticker and stick it to the fabric. The sticker is removable, so you can move the patch later (if needed). This is a good choice for emblems to be attached to smooth surfaces such as glass or metal.
• Paper + Velcro - hook side: This option is removable and reusable. The hook/ rough side of the Velcro is attached to the Printed Patch. The Printed Patch can now be attached to any piece of soft fabric, or any piece of loop/ soft side Velcro.
• Paper + Velcro - both sides: This last choice is also removable and reusable. Again, The hook/ rough side of the Velcro is attached to the Printed Patch. A piece of loop/soft side piece of Velcro is cut in the same shape as the Printed Patch, which can be sewn onto your fabric.

Printed Patches are textile decorations, made with a process of color sublimation. A design is printed onto transfer paper using special ink. The transfer paper is then heated and pressed onto the patch material. The ink then permanently colors the fabric.

The production time for printed patches is often slightly faster than that of Embroidered, Woven, TPU, PVC or Leather Patches. This is especially true for more complex designs. The exact production time depends on the size of the order and the complexity of the design. You can count on a delivery time of 12 to 14 days at Dutch Label Shop. 

The patch material may fade or wear off slightly after some time. This depends on usage, laundry, and whether you Tumble Dry the items or not.