Keep smaller lettering
Finer threads can reproduce text at sizes that may become difficult with traditional embroidery.
Custom woven patches, for the finer details.
Got artwork that’s a little too intricate for embroidery? Custom woven patches use finer threads to reproduce smaller lettering, cleaner lines and more detailed designs while keeping the unmistakable look and feel of a thread-based patch.
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When the details matter
Sometimes you need a finer thread.
Embroidery is brilliant for texture and bold artwork. But when your design contains smaller lettering, intricate lines or lots of closely packed details, woven patches give everything a little more room to breathe.
Hold onto the details
Intricate logos and illustrations can retain more of their original character rather than being heavily simplified.
Get cleaner lines
Fine outlines and closely spaced elements can reproduce with greater definition.
Still made from thread
You get the detail without moving to a printed patch. The design itself is still created using woven threads.
Fine thread. Sharp result.
The good stuff, in a nutshell.
Custom woven patches are all about getting more detail into the available space while retaining a proper textile finish.
Minimum order
Start from just 20 patches, whether you’re creating a small merchandise run or ordering in volume.
Free artwork
Send us your logo, illustration or existing design and we’ll prepare it for woven production.
Typical lead time
Standard production is usually 3–4 weeks after artwork approval.
Free delivery
Delivery is included with every order.
Fine detail
Reproduce more intricate artwork than is typically possible with conventional embroidery.
Smaller lettering
Fine woven threads give text and small design elements more definition.
Custom shapes
Create patches around the outline of your artwork rather than sticking to standard circles and rectangles.
Backing options
Choose an attachment method to suit clothing, uniforms, bags, merchandise and other applications.
Embroidered or woven?
Same family. Different strengths.
They both use thread. They both make excellent patches. But put them next to each other and the difference becomes much easier to understand.
Embroidered or woven?
Same family. Different strengths.
Choose embroidery for texture
Traditional embroidered patches use thicker stitching, creating the raised, tactile appearance most people immediately associate with a classic patch.
Choose woven for detail
Woven patches use finer threads and a different construction, creating a flatter surface capable of reproducing more intricate artwork.
Choose embroidery for bold artwork
Large lettering, strong shapes, simple logos and designs where visible stitching is part of the appeal can look fantastic embroidered.
Choose woven for intricate artwork
Small lettering, fine outlines, detailed crests and designs containing lots of information often benefit from being woven.
Still not sure?
Don’t redesign anything yet. Send us the original artwork and we’ll recommend the process that suits it best.
Pick your backing
Now decide how it gets attached. Once the front is sorted, there’s still the small matter of getting your patch onto something. The right backing depends on what you’re attaching it to and whether it needs to stay there permanently.
Sew-on
A straightforward, secure option for patches that will be permanently stitched onto clothing, uniforms, bags and other suitable fabrics.
Iron-on
Add a heat-activated backing so the patch can be applied to suitable materials using heat and pressure.
Hook & loop
Useful when patches need to be removed, replaced or swapped between compatible garments and equipment.
Adhesive
A self-adhesive option may be suitable for certain temporary or specialist applications.
Not sure?
Tell us what you’re putting the patch onto. We’ll help choose a suitable backing rather than leaving you to work it out yourself.
0101 — Keep the little things0202 — Know when printing winsLook closely
This is where woven earns its keep.
The difference isn’t just technical. Put intricate artwork onto a small patch and those finer threads can make a very noticeable difference.
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- Small lettering, thin outlines and closely spaced details can quickly become chunky when translated into embroidery. Woven construction gives us more scope to retain them.
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- Woven patches can handle impressive detail, but they’re still made from thread. Photographs, complicated gradients and artwork relying on extremely subtle colour changes may still be better suited to printing. We’ll tell you if that’s the case.
From detailed artwork to finished patch.
No woven-patch-specific artwork required. Send us the best version of your design and we’ll work out the production details.
01 — Show us the artwork
Send your logo, illustration, crest or design along with the quantity, approximate dimensions and preferred attachment method.
02 — We get into the details
We’ll prepare the artwork for weaving, checking small lettering, fine lines, colours, shape, border and backing.
03 — You approve everything
Review the design and request any changes you need. Artwork revisions are included and nothing goes into production until you’re happy.
04 — We make your patches
Once approved, your custom woven patches go into production. Standard turnaround is typically 3–4 weeks, with delivery included.
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20 piecesOrders start at 20 pieces—handy for teams, clubs and events.
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Free artworkArtwork and revisions included
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Free deliveryIncluded with every order
Small patch. Surprisingly busy artwork.
Some designs just have a lot to say. Tiny lettering. Complicated crests. Intricate illustrations. Details inside details. Woven patches give us a little more room to keep the good bits. Take a look through some of the custom woven patches we’ve produced and see what fine thread can do.
Working towards a date?
Don’t leave the details until the last minute.
Need your woven patches for a clothing launch, uniform rollout, festival, club event or merchandise drop? Tell us the date when requesting your quote. Express production may be available depending on the artwork, quantity and current production schedule. Knowing your deadline early gives us the best chance of keeping everything comfortably on track.
Before you ask
Questions about custom woven patches.
Fine details, small lettering, backings, artwork and that inevitable embroidered-versus-woven question.
What is a woven patch?+
A woven patch is a thread-based fabric patch where the design is woven using fine threads.
Compared with traditional embroidery, the finer construction creates a flatter surface and allows smaller and more intricate details to be reproduced.
What's the difference between woven and embroidered patches?+
The main differences are the thread thickness, construction and resulting appearance.
Embroidered patches have thicker, more raised stitching and a strongly textured finish.
Woven patches use finer threads, producing a flatter surface with greater scope for fine lines, small lettering and intricate artwork.
Neither is automatically better. It depends on the design and the finish you’re trying to achieve.
Are woven patches better for detailed logos?+
They can be.
If your logo contains fine lines, smaller lettering or closely spaced details that would need significant simplification for embroidery, a custom woven logo patch may retain more of the original artwork.
Send us the design and we’ll advise.
Can woven patches have small text?+
One of the big advantages of woven patches is their ability to reproduce smaller lettering more clearly than traditional embroidery.
There are still practical limits, so we’ll check the actual size of your text before production.
Can woven patches reproduce fine lines?+
Yes. Fine woven threads can create thinner lines and more intricate shapes than thicker embroidery stitches.
That’s one reason they’re popular for detailed crests, logos and illustrations.
Are woven patches printed?+
No.
The design of a woven patch is created using thread rather than being printed onto the surface.
This makes woven patches useful when you need additional detail but still want the artwork itself to have a textile construction.
What's the difference between woven and printed patches?+
Woven patches create the design from fine threads, while printed patches reproduce the artwork using print.
Printing can generally handle photographs, gradients and extremely intricate colour detail more naturally.
Woven patches sit nicely between printing and traditional embroidery when you want fine detail with a thread-based finish.
Can you make woven patches in custom shapes?+
Yes. Custom-shaped woven patches can follow the outline of logos, lettering, shields, characters and other artwork.
Very intricate outlines may need adjusting, so we’ll confirm the final shape during the artwork stage.
What sizes are woven patches available in?+
The best size depends on your artwork and intended use.
One of the advantages of woven construction is that detailed artwork can often remain legible at smaller dimensions than it would with traditional embroidery.
We’ll recommend a suitable size once we’ve seen the design.
How many colours can a woven patch have?+
Multiple colours can be incorporated into woven artwork.
The exact specification depends on your design, so send us the original artwork and we’ll work out the best production approach.
Can you match our brand colours?+
We’ll work from supplied colour references and select suitable thread colours for your design.
If specific brand colours are important, include those references when requesting your quote.
Can you make iron-on woven patches?+
Yes. Custom iron-on woven patches can be supplied with a heat-activated backing for application to suitable fabrics.
For garments that will experience particularly heavy use or frequent washing, sewing may provide a more permanent attachment.
Can you make sew-on woven patches?+
Yes. Sew-on patches can be supplied ready to stitch directly onto clothing, bags, uniforms and other suitable fabric items.
Can you make hook-and-loop woven patches?+
Hook-and-loop backing may be available when patches need to be removable or interchangeable.
Tell us how you’ll be using the patches and we’ll advise on the appropriate setup.
Can you make woven uniform patches?+
Absolutely.
Woven construction can be particularly useful for custom uniform patches containing detailed crests, department names, smaller lettering or other information that needs to remain clear.
Are woven patches good for clothing brands?+
Yes. Their flatter, detailed appearance can work particularly well for garment labels, branded patches and decorative artwork used across clothing and accessories.
Custom woven patches for clothing brands can be supplied for attachment during garment production or as standalone merchandise.
Can you make woven patches for bands and artists?+
Absolutely.
Detailed logos, album artwork, illustrations and other designs can often translate well into woven patches, particularly when traditional embroidery would require too much simplification.
Can clubs order custom woven patches?+
Yes. Crests, logos, club names, dates and other detailed artwork can be incorporated into patches for members, uniforms or merchandise.
Are woven patches good for detailed crests?+
They can be an excellent option.
Crests often contain a combination of lettering, symbols, outlines and small details, making custom woven crest patches worth considering when embroidery becomes too coarse for the artwork.
Do I need special artwork?+
No.
Send us the best version of your existing logo, illustration or design and we’ll prepare it for woven production.
Artwork preparation and revisions are included.
Can you tell me whether I need woven or embroidered patches?+
Yes—and we’d rather you ask than choose based on terminology alone.
Send us your artwork, approximate patch size and intended use. We’ll look at the level of detail and recommend the process that makes the most sense.
What is the minimum order for custom woven patches?+
Our minimum order starts from just 20 patches, making small runs possible for independent brands, clubs and specialist projects as well as larger orders.
How long do custom woven patches take?+
Standard production is typically 3–4 weeks after artwork approval.
If you’re working towards an event, launch or another fixed date, tell us when requesting your quote so we can factor that into production.
A little more detail
Why choose custom woven patches?
Sometimes an embroidered patch is exactly what a design needs. Sometimes the thread is simply too chunky. That’s where **custom woven patches** come in.
Instead of using the thicker stitches associated with traditional embroidery, woven patches use finer threads to build the artwork. That creates a flatter surface and gives smaller details more room to survive the journey from your screen to the finished patch.
It’s particularly useful for complicated logos.
Small lettering, thin lines, detailed crests and closely spaced elements can all become difficult when reproduced with conventional embroidery. A custom woven logo patch can retain more of that detail without abandoning the textile appearance of a thread-based product.
That distinction matters.
If you simply want the maximum possible image detail, a printed patch may be the better answer. Photographs, gradients and subtle shading naturally lend themselves to print.
But if you want something finer than embroidery while still having the design physically created from thread, woven patches occupy a very useful middle ground.
They’re also versatile.
Businesses and organisations can use woven uniform patches where logos or departmental details need to remain clear at relatively small sizes.
Clubs can reproduce intricate crests without making the patch unnecessarily large.
Clothing brands can incorporate woven patches into garments and accessories, particularly where a flatter and more detailed finish suits the overall design.
Artists, bands and creators can turn intricate artwork into merchandise without simplifying away all the bits that made the original design interesting.
And just like our embroidered patches, the finished shape doesn’t have to be a standard circle or rectangle.
Custom-shaped woven patches can follow the outline of logos, characters, symbols and other artwork, while different backing options allow them to be sewn, heat-applied or attached in other ways depending on the intended use.
You don’t need to decide all of that before contacting us.
Send us the original artwork and tell us approximately how large you’d like the patch to be. We’ll determine whether woven construction suits the design, prepare the artwork for production and help with the shape, colours, border and backing.
And if embroidery would actually produce a better result, we’ll tell you.
The aim isn’t to sell you a woven patch because you landed on the woven patch page.
It’s to make the right patch for the artwork.
Our minimum order starts from just 20 custom woven patches, with artwork and revisions included. Standard production is typically 3–4 weeks after artwork approval, and delivery is included too.
So whether you’re looking for custom woven patches with your own logo, woven clothing patches, detailed uniform patches, woven crest badges, iron-on woven patches, sew-on woven patches or custom merchandise patches with fine artwork, send us the design and we’ll work out the details.
Keep exploring
Different artwork. Different patch.
There’s no prize for forcing every design into the same manufacturing process.
