Custom sublimated patches
Full-color printed patches for photos, gradients and detailed artwork. Your design is printed into smooth fabric, so the shading and fine lines stay in. Order from 25 pieces, with free artwork setup and free shipping to the 48 contiguous US states.
- Photo-level detail
- Unlimited colors
- Free artwork setup
- From 25 pieces
- Surface
- Flat, smooth print
- Good for
- Photos, gradients, fine detail
- Colors
- Unlimited
- Backing
- Sew-on, iron-on, or velcro
- Minimum
- 25 pieces per design
- Pricing
- Quoted within 4 hours
- Shipping
- Free to the 48 contiguous US states
Custom sublimated patches, also called printed or dye-sublimated patches, carry your artwork printed into smooth fabric instead of built from thread. They reproduce photos, gradients and unlimited colors, start at 25 pieces per design, and ship free to the 48 contiguous US states. Sublimated patches are quoted by hand: send your artwork and we reply within 4 hours. Every new design starts with a Digital Mockup, then one physical Production Proof for you to approve before we make the rest.
What printing does that thread can't.
Photographs
A photo of a person, a building or a product, printed with its real shading.
Smooth shading
Fades from one color to another, which thread can only suggest with a few solid tones.
Detailed illustrations
Thin lines and busy artwork that would have to be simplified to stitch.
Unlimited colors
No color count to manage. A full-color logo or illustration prints as designed.
Sublimated or embroidered?
Choose printed when the design depends on a photo, shading or many colors. Choose embroidered when you want the raised thread texture and the classic patch look, and woven when you want fine thread detail with a flat finish.
- Printed: a smooth, flat print with photo-level detail.
- Embroidered: raised thread, bold designs, the classic look.
- Woven: flat, fine thread for small text and detail.
- UV printed PVC: a full-color print on a waterproof rubber base.
The patch types guide compares every type side by side, and the embroidered vs woven guide covers the two thread types in detail.
Where printed patches work.
Brands and merch
Full-color logos and artwork for jackets, hats and bags, without simplifying the design.
Events and races
Finisher and souvenir patches with photos, maps or detailed artwork and the year.
Teams and clubs
Mascots and crests with shading and many colors, kept as drawn.
Send the image you have.
A high-resolution image prints best. We prepare your artwork as a print-ready file at no charge, and your Digital Mockup shows the colors, dimensions, layout and printed detail. Mockup revisions are free and unlimited, and colors are confirmed again on the physical Production Proof.
Made your design with an AI image tool? Printed patches keep much more of it than thread does. The AI artwork guide shows what changes from type to type.
From your artwork to printed patches.
- 01
Request a quote
Send your artwork, size, quantity and backing. We reply with your price within 4 hours.
- 02
Deposit and Digital Mockup
A deposit starts the order and unlocks your Digital Mockup. Mockup revisions are free.
- 03
Production Proof
We make one real patch and send you photos. We make the rest only after you approve it.
- 04
Balance and production
Pay the balance, then we produce your order and ship with tracking, free within the 48 contiguous US states.
Sublimated patch questions, answered.
What is a sublimated patch?+
A patch with the design printed into smooth fabric with dye, instead of stitched in thread. It can show photos, gradients and unlimited colors. The surface is flat, without the raised texture of embroidery.
Is a sublimated patch better than an embroidered one?+
It depends on the design. Printing keeps photos, shading and many colors that thread can only simplify into a few solid tones. Embroidery gives the raised, textured look most people picture when they think of a patch. If you are not sure, send your artwork and we will suggest the type that suits it.
How much do sublimated patches cost?+
Sublimated patches are priced by hand, because the price depends on the size, quantity and backing. Send your artwork and details and we reply within 4 hours. Artwork setup is free and there are no setup fees.
What is the minimum order for sublimated patches?+
25 pieces per design. The price per patch goes down as the quantity goes up.
How long do printed patches last?+
Printed patches hold up well to everyday wear. For gear that lives outdoors or gets wet, ask about UV printed PVC, which puts a full-color print on a waterproof rubber base.
How soon can I get sublimated patches?+
Tell us your date when you request a quote. Every new design goes through a Digital Mockup and one physical Production Proof before we make the rest. Need it sooner? Contact us about rush availability.
Send us your artwork.
Tell us the size, quantity and backing, and attach your artwork. We reply with your quote.