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Embroidered Patch Anatomy

April 22, 2016 by PatchSuperstore

embroidered patch anatomy

Patch Anatomy

Twill Background:

  • A sheet of canvas fabric used as the main color
  • Used on patches with up to 75% embroidery
  • Most economical option

Embroidered Background:

  • No twill showing
  • Used on patches with 100% embroidery
  • Highest quality look & feel

Merrowed Edge:

  • Standard Edge
  • Round, thick border
  • Used on patches with standard shapes (Circle, Square, Rectangle, Triangle)

Hot-Cut Edge:

  • Flatter, thinner border
  • Used on patches with Iron-On backing and/or custom shapes (i.e. Star, Maltese Cross)
  • Can still be used on standard shapes

Sew-On:

  • Most popular & standard option.

Iron-On:

  • Popular and easy to apply. Pop out the iron and let the heat attach the patch.

Plastic:

  • Favored by Police & Fire Dept. Incredibly durable.

Velcro:

  • Prominent military choice.

Button Loop:

  • Don’t want to permanently attach the patch? Hang it.

Sticker:

  • Another non-permanent way to show off your patch.

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