Wholesale Custom Patches

Wholesale patches

Wholesale custom patches for clothing brands, hat brands, merch companies, schools and resellers. Volume pricing is published up to 1,000 pieces and quoted individually up to 10,000. Embroidered, woven, PVC, leather and chenille, all with a free proof.

Black cap with a custom patch, front and side views, by Sew What Embroidery
Hat patches are the most common wholesale order we see.
PriceFrom $0.75 per piece — full grid on patch pricing
Minimum order50 pieces
Production10–12 business days standard, 5–7 rush at no extra charge
ShippingFree and tracked worldwide, usually 3–7 business days in transit
ProofFree digital proof — nothing is made until you approve it
Payment50% deposit once the proof is approved, 50% before dispatch
Wholesale Patches at a glance

Who orders patches in bulk

  • Hat brands — leather, woven and embroidered patches for trucker caps, dad hats and beanies. See custom hat patches
  • Clothing brands — logo patches for jackets, hoodies and denim
  • Merch and promo companies — runs for events, bands and corporate clients
  • Schools, clubs and teams — chenille letters and crests. See chenille patches
  • Retailers — patch ranges sold on their own

Volume pricing

Price per piece falls sharply with quantity. A 3 inch embroidered patch is $3.95 each at 50 pieces, $1.60 at 300 and $1.05 at 1,000. The smallest size reaches $0.75 at 1,000 pieces.

Size50 pcs100 pcs300 pcs500 pcs1000 pcs
2 inch$2.95$1.85$1.10$0.95$0.75
2.5 inch$3.45$2.15$1.35$1.15$0.90
3 inch$3.95$2.55$1.60$1.35$1.05
3.5 inch$4.65$2.95$1.90$1.60$1.25
4 inch$5.35$3.45$2.25$1.90$1.55
4.5 inch$6.15$3.95$2.65$2.25$1.85
Embroidered face with hook and loop backing, per piece in USD. Loop panels included.

Orders above 1,000 pieces, up to 10,000, are quoted individually. So are sizes above 4.5 inches. Send the quantity and size and we will price it on the proof. Every construction and uplift is listed on patch pricing.

Wholesale by construction

ConstructionFromGood for
Embroidered$0.75Logos, crests and most apparel
Woven$0.95Fine detail and small text, flat and thin
PVC / rubber$1.85Outdoor gear, bags and tactical brands
Leather$1.95Hats and denim
Chenille$2.50Varsity letters and large crests
Sublimation$1.25Photos and gradients in full colour
Starting price per piece for each construction

Consistency across a big run

On a large order the question is not whether one patch looks right. It is whether the thousandth matches the first. Every run is made from the one approved proof, with the same thread colours and the same machine file. Thread colours are matched as closely as thread allows. Custom Pantone matching is available on request.

How to order in bulk

  • Send the artwork, sizes and quantity for each design
  • Tell us the construction and the backing
  • We send a free digital proof, usually the same working day
  • You approve and pay the 50% deposit. Standard production is 10–12 business days, or 5–7 on rush at no extra charge
  • The balance is due before dispatch. Shipping is free and tracked, usually 3–7 business days in transit

Instant patch price calculator

Enter your size and quantity for an instant estimate from our price list. Your exact price is confirmed on the free proof.

Sew-on, iron-on and Velcro (hook) backings are the same price. Free proof, rush at no extra charge, free tracked shipping worldwide. Minimum 50 pieces per design.

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What we guarantee on every order

These are the terms every order is made under — the same ones written in our order terms, not a sales promise.

  • Free proof, usually the same working day. It shows size, thread colours, border and backing.
  • Unlimited free changes. Ask for as many proof revisions as you need.
  • Nothing is made until you approve it in writing. You can cancel free of charge at any point before approval.
  • Remade at our cost if it does not match the proof. Tell us within 14 days of delivery with photos and we cover the remake and the return shipping on our errors.
  • No setup or digitizing fees. Redrawing and digitizing your artwork is part of the price.
  • Free tracked shipping worldwide.

Honest limits: thread is matched as closely as thread allows, so a small shift against a printed Pantone chip is normal, and very fine detail is flagged on the proof before you approve it.

Common questions

What is the minimum order for wholesale patches?

50 pieces per design. Wholesale pricing is simply the volume grid, so the per-piece price falls as you order more.

Can I split one order across several designs?

Yes, but each design is priced on its own quantity. Two designs of 500 are priced at the 500 rate, not the 1,000 rate.

Do you do runs above 1,000 pieces?

Yes, up to 10,000 pieces per design. Those are quoted individually.

Can you make wholesale leather hat patches?

Yes. Leather starts at $1.95 a piece. See custom leather patches and custom hat patches.

Which backing is best for hats?

Sew-on is the most secure. For when a heat-applied backing can work on a cap, see heat press patches.

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