PVC patches serve as modern replacements for traditional patches used on various items like clothes, accessories, uniforms, and flags. These stylish patches enhance your appearance, boost morale, add uniqueness to your accessories, and promote your brand.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is a synthetic plastic polymer known for its durability, easy cleaning, flexibility, waterproof nature, and light weight. PVC patches come in various uses, including morale, tactical, airsoft, business, and promotional logos. They are made from a flexible material that feels and bends like rubber, allowing limitless design possibilities for your custom PVC patches.
If PVC patches interest you for your patch project, read below to learn about the process by which they are manufactured and delivered to you.
Design your unique PVC patch
You can customize PVC patches in different shapes, sizes, colors, and dimensions, depending on your preferences. Before ordering your custom PVC patches, you need to design the patch. Consider the following factors while designing your PVC patch:
- Shape: The patch could be rectangular, round, or can be any kind of shape.
- 2D vs. 3D: Decide between a relatively flat design or a more sculpted 3D look. Learn more about the difference between 2D and 3D PVC patches.
- Size: PVC patches can range from 0.5 inches to over 15 inches. However, round patches are generally 3 – 3.5 inches, while standard flag patches are around 3 x 2 inches in size, but there are no limits.
- Colors and borders: Create your custom PVC patches in a number of different colors and border styles.
- Each color change on the design should be solid, without any gradients. Learn more about the specific design limitations you can come across when designing PVC patches.
In addition to creating a design, you can also choose a backing for the patches. PVC patch backings are what allow you to attach the patches to your products. Backing options include:
- Sew-on – Plain back with a sewing channel.
- Adhesive backing
- Velcro backing
- Magnetic backing
Our PVC patches are highly customizable, and can also include cool features such as glow in the dark effect.
You request a quote via our website
After designing your patch and specifying your preferences, you can get a free quote from us through email, phone, or live chat. Quote requests typically include details such as the artwork as you envision it, its size, the required quantity, and the backing you want.
You approve the PVC patch design
Once we receive your request, we’ll start creating a digital sample of your design. Within 24 hours, we’ll send you the PVC patch mock-up based on your requirements and specifications.
You can request unlimited revisions until the artwork matches your vision perfectly. After receiving and approving the mock-up, you can proceed to place your order.
Engrave a custom metal mold
Upon approving the artwork and placing the order, we create a personalized metal mold for your PVC patches. We design the metal mold using CAD software and engrave it using a CNC engraving machine. As each design is unique, it requires a separate and specific metal mold. Afterward, we smooth and polish the mold with a special chemical, ensuring the patches come out smooth and flawless.
Liquid PVC is dispensed into the mold
With the metal mold ready, we pour liquid PVC into it. We do this layer by layer and bake it to dry and solidify the PVC. This baking process allows us to add multiple layers without mixing different colors of the liquid.
The mold is baked so that the PVC liquid can dry and become solid.
Once the baking process is complete, and the liquid has dried, we trim off any excess PVC that overflows from the mold. This trimming process ensures your patches are neat and well-shaped.
The backing is applied to the patches
The last stage of the PVC patch manufacturing process is applying the backing. The backing is the material that allows PVC patches to attach to various products and apparel. This process is totally manual and requires human resource.
The backing applied to your custom-ordered PVC patches will vary. While most clients prefer velcro backing, many others prefer adhesive backings.
The type of backing you should choose depends on how you intend to use your patches. For example, if you intend to use your patch only once, adhesive backing would work for you. However, if you plan on fixing and removing your patches often, most customers choose to customize their PVC patches with velcro backing as it’s convenient and easy to take off and stick it back again.
View a sample of your custom PVC patches
Because we only accept custom orders of 25 patches or more, we want you to be completely satisfied with your patch before we produce it in bulk.
If you like the sample, we will start the mass production right away.
Receive your custom PVC patches
Since we accept custom orders of 25 patches or more, we want you to be completely satisfied with your patch before we produce it in bulk.
If you like the sample, we will start mass production right away. Finished PVC patches according to the mock-up. Receive Your Custom PVC Patches
The mass production of your PVC patches takes about 12 days. Once complete, you can expect to receive your eagerly-awaited patches in just a few days, with free shipping!
PVC patches have made traditional embroidered patches a thing of the past. Not only are PVC patches more long-lasting, but they are also waterproof and easy to clean. Though custom PVC patches may initially cost more than embroidered ones, their longevity and durability ensure long-term savings.
Our custom PVC patches are made exclusively for you. We collaborate with you to create exactly what you want and provide project consultancy whenever you need it. We take pride in our customer service and ensure a professional experience, regardless of your order size.
Furthermore, we won’t ask for payment until and unless you are satisfied with the artwork and digital sample of your PVC patch.
If you’re considering PVC patches, we’d love to hear from you and address your queries. We are confident that our carefully crafted custom PVC patches will meet your requirements.
