Custom chenille patches
with the letterman look.
Loops of soft yarn stitched onto a felt base, the raised, plush texture of a varsity letter. Priced instantly from 25 pieces, with a free Digital Mockup within 24 hours.
- Soft, raised yarn
- Sew-on, iron-on or velcro
- Free shipping in the contiguous US
- 25-piece minimum
Chenille patches are loops of soft yarn stitched onto a felt base, the raised varsity texture of a letterman jacket, made factory-direct. A 3 inch chenille patch is $2.70 each at 100 pieces, sew-on, with artwork setup and shipping to the contiguous US included. The minimum is 25 pieces, and orders arrive in about 4 to 5 weeks with prompt approvals.
Soft yarn loops on a felt base.
A chenille patch starts with a felt base. Yarn is stitched into it in small loops, which stand up off the surface and give chenille its soft, plush pile. It is the same texture as the letters on a varsity letterman jacket, and it says school and team before anyone reads the design.
Because the loops are thick, chenille works best in bold shapes: a block letter, a number, a mascot, a simple logo. Fine lines and small lettering fill in at that thickness. If your artwork depends on detail, embroidered patches or woven patches will hold it better. Send us the design and we will tell you which one suits it.
What the yarn does that thread can't.
A texture people reach out to touch
The raised yarn pile is soft and dimensional. No other patch in the line has that feel, which is why chenille stays the varsity standard.
Bold from a distance
Big, simple shapes in chenille read clearly from across a gym or a field, where fine detail would be lost anyway.
At home on jackets and sweaters
Chenille sits naturally on wool, fleece, denim and heavy knits, the fabrics letterman jackets, team jackets and sweaters are made from.
Priced instantly
Pick chenille in the calculator, set the size and quantity, and see the real per-patch price. Standard sizes need no quote, from 25 pieces.
What chenille patches get ordered for.
Letterman letters
School initials, block letters and class years for letterman jackets and spirit wear.
Team letters and mascots
Team initials, numbers and mascot heads for team jackets, warmups and fan gear.
Chapter letters
Greek letters for sweatshirts, jackets and bags, in your chapter colors.
Clubs and organizations
Club initials and simple crests for jackets, sweaters and totes.
Streetwear and brand marks
Chenille letters and logos for hoodies, denim and limited apparel drops.
Caps and beanies
A small chenille patch adds texture to a cap front or a beanie cuff.
See the groups we make patches for, from schools and teams to clubs and companies.
Sizes, backing, and color.
Sizes and shapes
Chenille is priced instantly at 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 inches, measured on the longest side of the patch. Any shape costs the same as any other at a given size. Because the yarn loops are thick, chenille shows its texture best at the larger sizes. For an in-between size or a bigger piece, we quote by hand within 4 hours.
Backing
The same three backings as every patch in the line, at the same prices.
| Backing | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sew-on | Included | The traditional way to put a letter on a letterman jacket, and the most secure. |
| Iron-on | +$0.15 each | Quick to apply on cotton and blends. Press through a cloth so the pile stays raised. |
| Velcro (hook and loop) | +$0.55 each | Removable placement on bags and gear. Both sides included. |
Color
Pick your yarn and felt colors, or just send your school or team colors and we match them as closely as the yarn allows. Your colors are laid out on the Digital Mockup, and you check them on photos of your real Production Proof patch before we make the rest.
What chenille patches cost.
Per-patch price for chenille patches with sew-on backing, by size on the longest side. Generated by the same engine as the calculator, so these are the numbers you will actually be charged.
| Size | 25 pcs | 50 pcs | 100 pcs | 200 pcs | 500 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in | $4.50 | $3.35 | $2.25 | $1.65 | $1.30 |
| 3 in | $5.30 | $3.95 | $2.70 | $2.00 | $1.50 |
| 4 in | $6.60 | $4.95 | $3.35 | $2.70 | $1.85 |
| 5 in | $8.85 | $6.60 | $4.50 | $3.60 | $2.50 |
| 7 in | $13.50 | $9.95 | $6.75 | $5.25 | $3.85 |
Artwork setup, included
Preparing your artwork for production is part of the patch price. No setup fee on the first order or any reorder.
Free mockup and shipping
A free Digital Mockup within 24 hours, unlimited Digital Mockup revisions, and free shipping to the 48 contiguous US states.
Backing and rush
Iron-on adds $0.15 per patch, velcro $0.55. Need it sooner? Contact us about rush availability.
From artwork to doorstep.
- 01
Price it
Pick chenille in the calculator, set size and quantity, and see the real number straight away.
- 02
Digital Mockup
A free Digital Mockup within 24 hours, with your yarn and felt colors laid out. Revise it as often as you like.
- 03
Production Proof
We make one real chenille patch and photograph it for you, approximately a week later. Approving it locks your design record for reorders.
- 04
Bulk Production
We make the rest only after you approve the Production Proof and your balance is paid. About two weeks.
- 05
Delivery
7 to 14 day air shipping with tracking, free within the 48 contiguous US states.
Chenille patch questions, answered.
What is a chenille patch?+
A chenille patch is made by stitching loops of soft yarn into a felt base. The loops stand up off the surface and give the patch a plush, raised texture, the same look as the letters on a varsity letterman jacket. Chenille suits bold, simple designs such as letters, numbers and mascots.
What is the difference between chenille and embroidered patches?+
Chenille uses thick yarn in raised loops, so it is soft, fuzzy and dimensional. Embroidered patches use thinner thread in tight, flat stitches, so they hold much more detail and small lettering. Choose chenille for the varsity texture and a bold design. Choose embroidered when the artwork has fine lines or small text.
Can a chenille patch have small text or fine detail?+
Not much. The yarn loops are thick, so small lettering and thin lines fill in. Keep text large and shapes simple. If your design depends on detail, email it to us first and we will tell you whether it suits chenille or would hold better as an embroidered or woven patch.
What sizes do chenille patches come in?+
Chenille is priced instantly at 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 inches, measured on the longest side, from 25 pieces. Any shape costs the same at a given size. For an in-between size or a larger piece, request a custom quote and we reply within 4 hours.
Can I iron on a chenille patch?+
Yes. Choose iron-on backing for $0.15 more per patch. Press from the inside of the garment or through a pressing cloth so the yarn pile is not flattened. For a letterman jacket or anything worn for years, sew-on is the most secure, and many people iron the patch in place and then stitch around the edge.
How do I wash a chenille patch?+
Turn the garment inside out, wash it cold on a gentle cycle, and let it air dry. Heat and hard tumbling are what flatten and fray the yarn pile, so skip the dryer when you can.
Where the varsity texture belongs.
Compare with the rest of the line.
Custom Embroidered Patches
Raised thread, the classic patch
See custom embroidered patches →Custom Woven Patches
Fine detail and small lettering
See custom woven patches →Custom PVC Patches
Molded, waterproof, built for outdoors
See custom pvc patches →Custom UV PVC Patches
Full-color detail on a rubber base
See custom uv pvc patches →Weighing the options? See every patch type compared.
Get your chenille patches priced.
Set your size and quantity and see a real per-patch price in under a minute. Free Digital Mockup in 24 hours, 25-piece minimum.