Military and Civil Service Uniform Patches

Military and civil services patches can consist of many different design ideas, such as the mascot for an active military troop, retired military groups or POWs and the American flag. Other design ideas for military/police may include ships, fighter planes, tanks, or company slogans. Another popular type is the name patch, an essential part of every uniform. Military and police patches look great embroidered, and work well when ironed onto uniforms.

These are usually produced as a 100% embroidered patch, with an iron-on or Velcro backing. Police patches are most commonly produced with a merrowed edge, while military patches are produced in many custom shapes. The sizing for iron-on military and police patches is most commonly 3 ½” in diameter or larger, depending on the intricacy of the design.

Insignia military patches for uniforms are meant to be worn proudly, so take all the time you need to finalize the details of your design. Consider whether the patches will be permanently attached to the uniform or need to be temporary, in which case you may need Velcro. With the use of Velcro, soldiers can remove patches before their uniforms are laundered, which will help to extend the life of the patches.