Custom Club Patches and Association Emblems
A club patch gives a crest, logo or group identity a consistent place on members’ clothing and accessories. The design needs to stay recognisable at the intended size and attach in a way that suits the items your members use.
A patch worth wearing.
Custom Patches produces club and association emblems from your own artwork. Orders start at 10 pieces per design, with free digitising, a free digital proof and no separate setup fee.
Turn your crest into a readable patch
Club crests can contain a name, symbol, founding year and motto in a compact space. Decide which elements are essential before choosing the final dimensions. Enlarging the central symbol while leaving tiny text unchanged may not solve the readability problem.
For a traditional thread finish, consider embroidered patches. If the crest contains compact lettering or fine textile detail, compare a woven version. The embroidery and weaving guide explains how to assess the same design in both constructions.
Consider how members will use the emblem
A patch on a club bag has different placement and attachment requirements from an emblem on a blazer or sports garment. If members use different items, collect those details before choosing one backing for everyone.
Sew-on, iron-on, hook-and-loop and adhesive options serve different purposes. Review the backing guide and confirm compatibility with the actual garment. Do not assume a backing suits every item because it works on one sample.
Agree who approves the design
Use one current artwork file and a clear decision-maker for proof approval. That helps avoid producing an old crest or incorporating conflicting comments from several people.
We create a free digital proof after reviewing the request and providing the quotation. Check the club name, dates, wording, colours, dimensions and border. You can request changes before approval, and production begins only after the proof is approved.
Plan quantities and future membership
The minimum order is 10 pieces per design. Consider current members, practical replacements and likely near-term requirements, while avoiding extra quantities you cannot use.
Unit prices decrease with higher quantities, but a larger order also increases the total number of patches purchased. Ask for comparable quantities when deciding which run makes sense for the club.
For reorders, retain the artwork and order reference. State any change to the year, colours, size or backing, and ask how that affects the next specification and quote.
Allow time for approval and delivery
Our approximate total turnaround is 10–14 days including production and delivery. We supply the Netherlands and the rest of the EU with tracking, and tracking details are sent by email.
If the patches are for a tournament, anniversary or meeting, include the date they must arrive. The approval process must be considered alongside production and transit when planning the order.
Send your club design
Preferred artwork formats are AI, EPS, PDF or SVG. High-resolution PNG and JPG files are also accepted. Include the quantity, dimensions, garment or bag type, backing preference and destination.
Let’s make it yours.
Your design, checked with you before production.