Durable and Versatile Custom PVC Patches

PVC patches are one of the common non-fabric applications because they are highly weather-resistant. The natural malleable quality of PVC Patches allow easy dyes, making your patches stand out with vibrant visuals.

We offer two kinds of PVC patches: 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional. 2D PVC patches consist of a solo smooth level, with slight texturing present due to the design. 3D PVC patches feature 'layers,' with different design parts at various depths to create a 3D look.

We produce PVC patches from 2 inches upward. Two inches is the practical minimum, because below that the mold cannot hold fine lines and small lettering cleanly. Three to four inches is the most ordered range. Size is measured as the average of width and height, so a 3 by 5 inch patch is quoted as a 4 inch patch.

PVC patches are among the longest-lasting patches available. They are resistant to moisture and easy to clean, and they don't stain, fade, or crack like other kinds of patches.

Every PVC design needs its own mold, which is machined once and then used for every patch in the run. We keep your mold on file, so reordering the same design later skips the mold stage and costs less than the first order.

No. Every color is hand-filled into its own cavity in the mold, so colors meet at a defined edge. Blends, shading, and photographic detail are not possible in PVC. If your artwork depends on those, sublimated patches are the process built for it, and we will say so when we look at your file.

Technically, as many as the design needs, but each color is placed by hand, so colors beyond your included allowance add production time and cost. Most designs land between four and eight colors. If yours has more, we will show you on the proof where colors could be merged without changing how the patch reads.

Yes, Polyvinyl chloride does not absorb moisture at all so that the patch can be rained on, submerged, or scrubbed with soap and water with no effect on color or shape. This is the main reason it is chosen for marine, outdoor, and tactical use.

There is no minimum. We make single sample patches and runs of several thousand from the same mold, and there are no setup or artwork fees at any quantity. Per-patch pricing does drop sharply as quantity rises, so if you are close to the next tier, it is worth asking for both quotes side by side.

The turnaround time for custom PVC patches is typically 5-7 days for processing and shipping. We have partnered with reliable shipping partners to ensure your order arrives on time.

Yes. You can provide us with requirements and let us take the lead on the complete design. We also accept rough sketches and drafts, refining them into proper graphics for easy conversion and high-quality results.

Yes, you can provide us with original and downloaded image files to convert into PVC patches. That said, our design experts may guide you about any refinement needed, so your artwork can be processed flawlessly.

We recommend you submit your image file in high-quality (300 dpi minimum) JPEG or PNG formats. A PDF file is also adequate, though the image dimensions should be prominent.

A 2D patch sits at a single level, with colors separated by thin raised walls, and finishes around 2 mm thick. A 3D patch is sculpted at multiple depths inside the mold so the design physically stands off the surface, finishing around 3 to 4 mm. 3D suits mascots, skulls, aircraft, and portraits. 2D suits flat logos and anything that needs to sit low under a strap.

Yes, with heat seal backing, but PVC is applied differently to a fabric patch. Never press directly onto the face of the patch. Tape it in position, turn the garment inside out, and press from the reverse at around 270 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 seconds so the heat reaches the adhesive through the fabric. Let it cool fully before handling. If the garment is thick or heat sensitive, sew on or hook and loop backing is the safer choice.

No. The color is mixed into the material before molding rather than printed on the surface, so there is no dye layer to break down. PVC patches hold their color through years of outdoor exposure, which is why they are standard on marine, hiking, and tactical gear.

Very good, and it is one of the most common uses. A 2D patch at 2 to 2.5 inches sits low and flexes with the panel. For hats, we recommend sew-on or Velcro rather than heat seal, since curved panels make even pressure difficult and PVC does not tolerate direct heat.