Custom iron on patches are a brilliant way to show off your unique style and personality. They are also a fabulous branding tool that can help promote your business, club, or organization.
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How to Design Your Embroidered Patches
You know exactly how you want the patch that represents your motorcycle club, scouting organization or business to look like. But it’s the little details that go into designing embroidered patches that is tripping you up.
Read onThe History of Military Patches
Military patches are striking, beautiful symbols awarded to our men and women in the service. Since the Roman era, armed forces from around the globe have created and worn various insignia, badges and patches. They served several important purposes, which are still prevalent today.
Read onSo, What Do Morale Patches Mean Anyway?
At their core, morale patches are an ornamental military insignia. Some experts consider the blood chit, which President George Washington issued in 1793, to be the first morale patch. Military pilots sewed it into their flight jackets.
Read onHow to Order Custom Patches from American Patch
When you see a person wearing a patch, you know there’s a story behind it. Patches have a classic look and culture that can’t be matched by other mediums. At American Patch, we know custom patches because we’ve been making them for over 15 years, and ordering them is easier than you might think.
Read onWhen We Say Cheap Patches, We Only Mean the Price
Everyone enjoys being part of a community. If you choose to create a customized patch for your group, you build a sense of community by recognizing the people you care about. When you order from American Patch & Emblem Company, you take a step into a world of your own creation.
Read onWhy Large Patches Are Better Than Small Patches
At American Patch, we pride ourselves on manufacturing high-quality patches no matter what size they might be. However, large patches seem to have several distinct advantages.
Read onA Woven Patch vs. Embroidered Patch
At American Patch, we create patches using three different techniques: weaving, embroidery, and dye. Woven and embroidered patches both use thread to give you a more traditional looking patch than dyed patches. However, the two have their differences. Here, we explain a woven patch vs. embroidered patch.
Read on4 Reasons to Choose Custom Woven Patches
At American Patch, we create a variety of patch types to suit your needs. One of the most popular type is our woven patch, which is different from an embroidered patch. Woven patches are created by weaving threads together to form the patch. This provides a number of advantages. Here are four reasons to choose custom woven patches.
Read onHow to Market Your Business with Patches
Custom patch marketing is a great way to gain exposure for your business and at American Patch, we can help you do it. We offer embroidered, woven, dye sublimated, and combination patches that you can use in a variety of ways to spread the word about your company.
Read onInside the World of Skin-Protective Clothing
If you’ve followed the news lately, one of the latest innovations in the clothing world is clothing that is designed to protect you from the sun. Recently, our clothing patches company came across this Business Insider article that explores UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) clothing and the best brands to turn to if you want to expand your skin-protecting wardrobe.
Read on3 Reasons to Try Combination Patches
If you’re in the market for patches and haven’t heard, American Patch offers a new patch method called “combination patches.” We’ve combined the look of traditional embroidered patches with the modern technique of dye sublimated patches to create something new and exciting.
Read onThe Latest Fashion Trends Include Embroidery and Crochet
When you think of embroidery, you probably think of the floral hoop art that hangs on your grandmother’s wall. And when you think of crocheting, you probably think of the sweater your aunt made you. While the origins of embroidery and crocheting go back thousands of years (and yes, they’re usually hobbies among older people), the art forms are now part of the latest clothing trends.
Read onTips for Creating Your Own Custom Patches
Do you own a business? Are you part of a club? Do you have a special event coming up? There are many reasons that you may want to create your own custom patches, but if you don’t have a piece artwork that you want to recreate for the design, you may not know where to start. Here are some helpful tips.
Read onWhy Size Matters When It Comes to Embroidered Patches
Even though we can create embroidered patches in nearly any size, we’ve noticed over the years that when it comes to stitching, the bigger the better. While the stitching we create is clean and tight, it actually looks a little smoother when it’s created in a large scale. This is because the thread we use is the same thickness whether you order a small patch or a large patch.
Read on4 Sewing Basics That Everyone Should Know
Whether you’re male, female, 20 years old, or 80 years old, there are a few simple sewing techniques that everyone should know how to do. They can come in very handy in certain situations and it never hurts to have some basic sewing knowledge.
Read on4 Ways to Wear Your Embroidered Patches
Embroidered patches are making a big comeback and fashion-forward individuals are coming up with new and creative ways to wear theirs. Here, our embroidered patch company shares some great ideas for sprucing up your clothing or accessories.
Read onThe World of Bullion Crests…
If you’ve never heard of a bullion crest, you’ve probably at least seen one. These patches are essentially gold, silver, or gold and silver emblems that feature crests, vines, leaves, birds, or other decorative images to create a polished look. They can be used by a wide variety of clubs and organizations and at American Patch, we can create beautiful bullion crests for any reason.
Read onMerit Badge Patches for Every Occasion
At American Patch, we’re happy to announce that we now offer merit badge patches! While merit badges are mainly used in Boy Scouts, they can actually be used by anyone and for nearly any occasion.
Read onQuilting 101
If you’re interested in quilting and have never tried it before, there are some things to know before you begin. Here, our embroidered patch company shares some beginner tips for quilting.
Read onEmbroidered vs. Woven vs. Dye Sublimated Patches
For years, the most common type of clothing or decorative patch was the embroidered patch. Over time, however, society has gotten more creative with crafting processes and has introduced newer ways to create patches. At American Patch, we offer traditional embroidered patches, but we also offer woven patches and dye sublimated patches. Here are the differences.
Read onThe Many Uses of Baseball Patches
Baseball season is an exciting time of year and we at American Patch want to help you celebrate it and remember it. Our embroidered baseball patches have been some of our most popular sports patches, and it’s because they can be used in many different ways to say many different things. Here are some of our favorite ways to use baseball patches.
Read onA Few of Our Favorite Sewing Hacks
Sewing is definitely an art, an at our custom patch company, we think it’s one that’s well worth learning. While the basics are pretty easy to grasp, there are always a few tips or tricks that can make the experience easier. Here are some of our favorites.
Read onKnitting vs. Crocheting
At American Patch, we love crafts – especially ones involved with thread or yarn. That’s where knitting and crocheting come in. Many people don’t know or don’t understand the difference between the two, so we’re here to enlighten you.
Read onEmbroidery Is Making a Comeback
Remember when your grandmother used to sit in her chair and embroider artwork with warm sayings and homey images? When people thought about embroidery, they used to associate it with the generations before them. Today, however, that’s all changing.
Read onThreaded Patches vs. Dyed Patches
For years, the classic way to create custom patches was to sew threads onto a substrate in order to create words a design, or an image. Today, thread is still the most popular material used to create patches, but we also have a new material – dye.
Read onA Quick Trick to Save Money on Your Patch Orders
If you’re part of an organization that frequently orders custom patches (such as a sports team, law enforcement branch, community club, etc.), we have a quick trick for you that can help you save money on your patch orders.
Read onHow to Use Custom Patches to Promote Your Business
Custom patches, whether they’re embroidered, woven, or dye sublimated, are a great way to promote your business. Not only are they inexpensive, but they’re works of art that many people are proud to display.
Read on7 Types of Patch Backings
At American Patch, we create many of our embroidered, woven, and dye sublimated patches with our standard plastic backing to give them a bit of stiffness. However, there are many other types of backings that you can use for your patches. Here are some of the most popular.
Read onThe Difference Between Embroidered and Woven Patches
What is the difference between embroidered and woven patches? This is a common question that is frequently asked by our new customers and is often not fully understood by many people that have been involved in purchasing patches for years.
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