Military patches
Custom military patches for units, squadrons, ships, reunions and veterans’ groups. Embroidered in full colour or subdued for OCP, with hook backing as standard if you want it. Free proof, 50-piece minimum and free tracked shipping.
| Price | From $0.75 per piece — full grid on patch pricing |
| Minimum order | 50 pieces |
| Production | 10–12 business days standard, 5–7 rush at no extra charge |
| Shipping | Free and tracked worldwide, usually 3–7 business days in transit |
| Proof | Free digital proof — nothing is made until you approve it |
| Payment | 50% deposit once the proof is approved, 50% before dispatch |
What we make for military customers
Most military orders fall into a handful of types. Each one is an embroidered, woven or PVC patch underneath, so the price comes from the same grid as every other patch we make.
- Unit and squadron patches — company, battalion, squadron, detachment and ship designs for the team to wear and trade
- Deployment and event patches — a design for one rotation, exercise or ceremony, often ordered in the minimum run of 50
- Subdued OCP patches — the same artwork stitched in muted OCP tones, usually with hook backing for the sleeve
- Morale patches — humour, call signs and inside jokes. See our custom morale patches page
- Name tapes and tabs — see custom name patches
- Veterans and reunion patches — anniversary designs, association badges and memorial patches
Full colour or subdued
A full-colour patch is for display, jackets, bags and events. A subdued patch uses a short palette of muted tones so it sits quietly on a camouflage uniform. Send us the full-colour artwork and tell us you want a subdued version too. We will proof both, and each counts as its own design for the 50-piece minimum.
PVC is the other common choice for field use. It does not fray, it shrugs off rain and mud, and it holds sharp detail. It starts at $1.85 a piece. See custom PVC patches.
Sizes and pricing
Embroidered military patches start at $0.75 a piece. Size is the average of height and width, so a 3 by 4 inch unit patch is priced as a 3.5 inch patch. Every backing is included at no extra cost.
| Size | 50 pcs | 100 pcs | 300 pcs | 500 pcs | 1000 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 |
Woven patches start at $0.95, PVC at $1.85 and leather at $1.95. Metallic, glow or neon thread adds 15%. The full grid and every uplift is on patch pricing.
Backings for uniform and kit
| Backing | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hook (Velcro) | Uniform sleeves, plate carriers, packs | Supplied with the matching loop panel. See Velcro patches |
| Sew-on | Jackets, flight jackets, display | The most permanent option |
| Iron-on | Casual wear, cotton bags | Not for heavy wash or nylon. See iron-on patches |
| Peel-n-stick | Events and one-day use | Temporary only |
Before you wear it on duty uniform
We make custom patches for unit identity, events, morale and veterans. We are not a source of official issued insignia. If a patch is going on a duty uniform, check what your unit and your service regulation allow first. Placement rules differ by branch. Our guides cover the Army OCP uniform and the Air Force OCP uniform.
How to order
- Send your artwork, or a sketch, a photo and your unit details
- Tell us the size, quantity and backing, and whether you want full colour, subdued or both
- We send a free digital proof, usually the same working day
- You approve it and pay the 50% deposit. Production takes 10–12 business days, or 5–7 on rush at no extra charge
- 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.
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 custom military patches?
50 pieces per design. A subdued version of the same artwork counts as a second design.
Can you match our existing unit patch?
Yes. Send a clear photo of the old patch and its size. We redraw it, match the thread colours as closely as thread allows, and show you the result on the proof before anything is made.
Do you make hook-backed patches for OCP sleeves?
Yes. Hook backing is one of the six backings included in the price. We supply the loop panel too, in case the garment does not have one.
Can you make patches for a reunion or retirement?
Yes. These are common orders. Many groups order 50 to 100 pieces and use the spares as gifts.
How long does it take?
10–12 business days of production after you approve the proof, or 5–7 business days on rush at no extra charge. Then 3–7 business days in transit.