The Patches4Less Blog

Iron On Patches Aren't For Everyone

Iron-on patches are quick and easy, but they don't work on every fabric. Here's when to choose iron-on and when to sew.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Get Bulk Custom Patches Made The Way You Want

Ordering patches in bulk? Look for a supplier with modern embroidery machines, skilled artists and pricing that holds up at volume.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Custom Sew On Patches: A Brief History

Custom sew-on patches were once hand-stitched luxuries for the wealthy. Inventions like the Heilmann and Schiffli embroidery machines put them within everyone's reach.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Boy Scout Patch Placement Can Be Easy!

Proper Boy Scout patch placement starts with the right attachment method. Compare sewing, iron-on, and iron-on plus stitching, and pick up tricks for keeping patches aligned.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Plug That Brain Drain With Custom Hat Patches!

No, a hat patch won't stop your best ideas from leaking out, but It will turn your cap into a small billboard for a slogan, a brand or a political view.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Custom Patches For Hats: Ideal for Baseball Caps AND Trucker Hats!

Baseball cap or trucker hat? They look similar, but panel shape, mesh and fit differ, and that affects how custom hat patches sit. Here's how to tell them apart.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Custom Patches for Jackets – Know What (Not) to Wear

Before you add patches to a riding jacket, know the difference between a riding club and a motorcycle club. Some patches can be bought. Others must be earned.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Why Custom Patches are Good for Business and Promoting

Digital ads get the attention, but custom patches still work hard for a business. Branded patches build team spirit, help employees feel they belong and keep your logo visible.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Custom Patches at A Price Everyone Can Live With

Quality patches usually cost more, and cheap patches usually look it. Here's how Patches4Less keeps prices low with efficient artists, fast machines and a price-match promise.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Hockey Patches for Your Local Sports Team

Your local hockey team deserves a logo fans can rally behind. Use custom hockey patches on uniforms, as fan fundraisers and to commemorate playoff wins or star players.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

Different Uses for Funny Patches

A W.W.E.D. (What Would Elvis Do?) patch says a lot about the person wearing it. Here's how people use funny patches, and how to design one that gets the laugh.

Dec 4, 2018 · Rick Cundiff

The History of Funny Patches

Patches started as repairs for worn clothes and later became military insignia. It took the hippies of the late 1960s to make them funny. Here's how that happened.

Dec 4, 2018 · Mark Anderson