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Embroidered vs woven patches
See the same design in thread and woven fabric, and which finish suits fine detail or a textured look.
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Practical guides to help you compare finishes, prepare artwork and choose the right custom merchandise format.
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PVC vs embroidered patches
Compare moulded PVC and stitched embroidery using the same design, with advice on artwork and use.
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Preparing artwork for custom merchandise
What to send when you want custom patches, badges, keyrings or other merchandise made from your artwork or idea.
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How to choose the right custom merchandise
A practical way to choose between patches, badges, keyrings, magnets, medals, coins and hats.
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Which Custom Keyring? Hard Enamel, Soft Enamel, Die-Struck or PVC
Hard enamel is smooth and polished. Soft enamel has raised metal outlines you can feel. Die-struck is all metal with no enamel colour. PVC is soft, flexible rubber. Compare the four and choose the keyring that suits your design.
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Fridge Magnet Materials: PVC, Acrylic or Enamel
PVC magnets are soft and rubbery with raised detail. Acrylic magnets carry full-colour printed artwork. Enamel magnets have coloured enamel inside metal outlines. Compare the three and choose the material that suits your design.
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Choosing Custom Hats: Beanie, Baseball Cap or Snapback
Beanies are soft knitted hats. Baseball caps have a curved peak and front panels. Snapbacks have a structured front, a flatter peak and an adjustable snap fastening. Compare the three and choose the hat that suits your embroidery.
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Chenille vs Embroidered Patches
Chenille patches have a thick, soft, tufted surface. Embroidered patches use tighter stitching that holds more detail. Compare the two finishes and choose the one that suits your design.
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Why Minimum Order Quantities Exist
Custom products have a minimum order because each design is set up before production. See our minimum orders, and how quantity affects the price per piece.
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Enamel vs Printed Pin Badges
Enamel badges use separate areas of colour inside metal outlines. Printed badges carry the artwork beneath a clear surface, without metal lines dividing every colour. Choose by the detail you need to keep and the finish you want.
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