Custom Scouting Patches for Groups and Events
A custom scouting patch can mark a group, camp or event with its own artwork. A clear design helps the name, symbol or year remain recognisable on the finished badge.
A patch worth wearing.
Custom Patches produces custom designs from 10 pieces per design. Digitising and a digital proof are included free of charge, with no separate setup fee. Custom group and event designs should not be confused with official badges or authorised insignia.
Request a scouting patch quote.
Plan the message on the badge
Decide which information needs to appear: the group name, event, location, date or an original symbol. Trying to give every element equal space can make a small badge difficult to read.
Use artwork you have permission to reproduce. If a design includes official names or insignia, check the relevant permissions before ordering.
Choose the size and construction together
Measure the intended placement on the garment or bag. Review the smallest lettering at that size rather than assessing only an enlarged drawing.
Embroidery creates a stitched appearance, while weaving provides another option for a detailed textile emblem. If the illustration depends on shading or a photograph, explore printing. The selection guide explains the different approaches.
Check the attachment requirements
Follow the requirements for the actual item and organisation. A uniform may specify a position or attachment method, and the garment’s material affects which methods are suitable.
Do not assume iron-on backing is the right choice for every member. Sewing, heat application and removable fastening require different materials and processes. Use the backing comparison before specifying a group order.
Keep group approval clear
Nominate someone to approve the final design. Check event dates, names, spelling and dimensions in the proof, and collect any requested changes before approval.
We review the requirements, provide a quotation and create a free digital proof. Production begins only after the proof has been approved. A change to the event year or wording should therefore be resolved before that stage.
Plan quantities for the event
Our minimum order is 10 pieces per design, and unit prices decrease with higher quantities. Estimate the number needed and consider whether a sensible number of spare badges would be useful. Ask how any different versions affect the order before combining them in your count.
For an event, tell us the date by which the patches must be in hand. Approximate total turnaround is 10–14 days including production and delivery, with tracked service throughout the Netherlands and EU. The precise order schedule needs to accommodate artwork and approval as well as manufacturing and transit.
Send your scouting design
Include the artwork, final dimensions, quantity, preferred backing, delivery location and event date. AI, EPS, PDF and SVG files are preferred; high-resolution PNG and JPG files are also accepted.
Request a quote for your group or event or review the artwork checklist.
Let’s make it yours.
Your design, checked with you before production.