Info: Woven Patches VS Embroidered Patches

embroidered patches vs woven patches

What’s the difference between woven patches and embroidered patches? Most of our customers will ask this question before they place an order. Both of them are the most common type of patches. They can be made into any shape, including round, square, rectangular, and any shape you need with your ideas. Here let me show you the difference between woven patches and embroidered patches.

Woven Patches

Woven Patches use thinner threads than embroidered patches. Woven patches are made of thread only, and stitched with continuous design to achieve finer detail in the design and text of the patch. Woven patches have a smooth surface with no raised texture due to the patch is woven. Woven Patches size can reach up to 7”.We recommend woven patches If you need to put much information and detail on the patches. In addition, For patches with complex edges such as waves, we recommend simple laser cutting (die cutting) rather than embroidering the edges.

What are the Advantages of Woven Patches?

1:Price is lower than Embroidered Patches
2: All woven patches have 100% coverage
3: Have the ability to clean and smaller lettering
Briefly speaking, woven patches are the best suited for those looking for detailed and high-resolution patches.

Embroidered Patches

Embroidered patches thread thicker than woven patches. It’s may seem messy If you want a patch containing too much information and details. Embroidery patches applicable to security personnel, military units, fire departments, law enforcement agencies. The types of embroidered patches we offer are 50% embroidery, 75% embroidery and 100% embroidery. Embroidered Patches price is different from the percentage covered on the fabric. It can be done with an iron backing, which saves sewing time.

What are the Advantages of Embroidered Patches?

1:Embroidered Patches looks classic.
2:Can be done with iron on backing.
3:Different tapes of custom patches for choice.
In a word, embroidered patches are suitable for those who want their patches to look classic.
At GS-JJ, we are always giving you all the best. Our custom patches System can help you create the perfect custom made patches for your needs. To find out more, call us toll-free at 1-866-573-4920 or email us info@gs-jj.com.