Embroidered
Highest stitch coverage, so fine detail and small lettering survive. Pilot $0.65/pc, then $0.19–$0.38/pc at volume. Embroidery patches.
Jacket programs
Custom Patches for Jackets
SAIM Label makes jacket patches in Dongguan: MOQ 50 pcs per design, embroidered and chenille from $0.65/pc, leather from $0.60/pc, production 10–12 days after proof.
Three constructions
Pick the construction from the artwork
Jacket patches are usually one of three constructions. Chenille and leather read as heritage, embroidery carries fine detail — the artwork decides, not the price.
Chenille
Raised loop pile for varsity and letterman looks. Pilot $0.65/pc, then $0.25–$0.50/pc at volume. Chenille patches.
Leather
Debossed, embossed or foil-pressed leather for a heritage look. Pilot $0.60/pc, then $0.04–$0.25/pc at volume. Leather patches.
Styles
Jacket patch styles from the floor
Placement decides size and weight: a chest patch and a back piece are different builds even when the artwork is the same.
Size guide from our varsity notes: jackets take about 6 in for a chest or sleeve patch, back lettering is normally 8 in and up, and mascots or icons order as 3–5 in patches.
Real numbers
What jacket patches cost
Three price bands, all taken from the pages already published for each construction. The quote confirms the band your artwork lands in.
| Embroidered, pilot (MOQ 50) | $0.65 /pc typical |
|---|---|
| Embroidered, volume | $0.19 – $0.38 /pc typical |
| Chenille, pilot (MOQ 50) | $0.65 /pc typical |
| Chenille, volume | $0.25 – $0.50 /pc typical |
| Leather, pilot (MOQ 50) | $0.60 /pc typical |
| Leather, volume | $0.04 – $0.25 /pc typical |
| Minimum order | 50 pcs per design |
| Production time | 10–12 days after proof approval |
Options
How a jacket patch is built
Sew-on is the default for jackets: it survives industrial washing and daily wear better than any adhesive route.
| Backing | Sew-on standard; heat seal where heat is safe; adhesive for short-term use only |
|---|---|
| Border | Merrow edge, or laser cut for detailed outlines |
| Size | Made to your artwork — chest about 6 in, back lettering 8 in and up |
| Placement | Chest, sleeve or full back; the build changes with the placement |
| Quality checks | Stitch coverage, loop density, edge finish, colour match, packing count |
FAQ
Jacket patch questions, answered
What is the minimum order for jacket patches?
50 pcs per design, whichever construction you choose.
Which construction is best for a jacket?
Chenille and leather read as heritage, embroidery carries fine detail. The choice follows the artwork rather than the price.
Can jacket patches be iron-on?
Heat seal is available, but sew-on is the default for jackets because it survives industrial washing and daily wear better than any adhesive route. Heat-test on the actual fabric before bulk.
What size should a jacket patch be?
Jackets take about 6 in for a chest or sleeve patch; back lettering is normally 8 in and up; mascots and icons order as 3–5 in patches.
How long does production take?
10–12 days after proof approval, and the digital proof is issued within 1 business day after artwork.
Next step
Send the artwork, get a price
Tell us the jacket type, the placement and the finished size. We come back with construction suggestions and tiered pricing.