Custom Printed Patches for Full-Colour Designs

Send the clearest version of your artwork and the intended dimensions. Image quality should be assessed at the finished print size, not only by how large the file appears on a screen.

Request a printed patch quote.

Is printing suitable for your artwork?

Photographs and shaded illustrations

Printing provides a route for artwork with continuous visual detail. The result depends on the printing method, material and source image. A small patch still has limited physical space, so key features must remain recognisable after reduction.

Logos with gradients

If a colour transition is central to your identity, ask how the selected process will reproduce it. Compare the proof with a physical sample when the material result is important to approval.

Designs that need texture

A printed image does not create the same surface as raised thread or chenille yarn. If the physical texture is part of the design, compare the available patch techniques before choosing solely on detail.

Printed and sublimation patches

Sublimation is a particular printing process, not a synonym for every printed patch. Ask which process and face material are included in the quote and which care instructions apply to that combination.

The production method also affects colour reproduction and finishing choices. A specification should describe the supplied product clearly enough that you can compare it with another quote or reorder it later.

Prepare your image at the finished dimensions

Start with the original artwork where possible. Enlarging a small image file does not restore detail that was never present. Avoid sending a screenshot if a higher-quality source is available.

Include the required width and height, any text that must remain readable and the intended outline. Keep important lettering away from the edge so that the border or cutting allowance does not crowd the design. The artwork guide explains how to prepare a useful submission.

Choose the edge and backing

The edge defines the patch outline; the backing determines attachment. Review both before approving the artwork. A design may need additional space around the image to accommodate the chosen finish.

Tell us the garment material, whether the patch needs to be removable and how the item will be cleaned. Heat application, stitching and hook-and-loop each create different requirements. Use the backing guide to compare them.

Check colour expectations before production

A digital proof helps you review layout, spelling and proportions. It does not turn your screen into a physical material sample. Screen settings, the print process and the patch surface can influence the perceived colour.

Supply brand references and identify colours that are especially important. Ask which matching or sample options are available rather than assuming every digital shade can be reproduced exactly.

Printed patch questions

Can I use a photograph?

Submit the original image, confirm that you have permission to reproduce it and state the patch size. The image can then be assessed for the selected printing process.

Can a printed patch have a custom outline?

Include the proposed contour with the artwork. Feasibility depends on the supplied material, edge method and detail of the shape.

How should the patch be washed?

Follow care guidance for the print material, backing and garment together. See patch washing guidance before choosing the product for frequently cleaned clothing.

Order printed patches from your artwork

Our minimum is 10 pieces per design. Digitising and a digital proof are included free of charge, and there is no separate setup fee. Pricing depends on quantity, size, production technique and backing; unit prices decrease with higher quantities.

You can request changes before approving the proof. Production begins only after approval. Approximate total turnaround is 10–14 days including production and tracked delivery throughout the Netherlands and EU.

Upload your artwork with a quote request.