23 Jan 12

Velcro Backing For Military Patches: Glued or Sewn?

There are five different kinds of backings you can order with any custom patch.
-No backing: allows the patch to be sewn on to the garment or item
-Plastic backing: gives the patch some rigidity, also requiring it to be sewn on
-Heat seal: allows the patch to be ironed onto to the item
-Adhesive: enables the patch to be stuck on like a sticker
-Velcro: makes the patch easy to take off and replace

CustomPatches.net Velcro Backing

CustomPatches.net Velcro Backing

Velcro is the most popular option for our Military patches. The difference in how CustomPatches.net applies the backing is in the stitching.

Military customers will consistently subject their patches to the harshest conditions available on earth. Many embroidered patch companies choose to glue the backing to the twill, but with repeated placement and removal, the backing can often separate itself from the patch and eventually fail. Ideally, the best option (the option that we employ) is to sew the Velcro backing to the twill, which yields a much stronger bond that gives longer life to the embroidered patch.

Our process also allows the Velcro to follow the shape of the patch. The image to the left shows the hook side of the Velcro backing; the same process can be applied to the loop side or ordered with both sides of Velcro. As you can see from the picture to the left, the stitching also follows the shape of the embroidered patch, so there is no fraying at the edges.

Three Ply Embroidered Patch

Velcro, Twill and Thread make up the layers of this embroidered patch

Velcro backings also give the embroidered patch some added stiffness. The picture below shows there are three layers to the patch created by CustomPatches.net. The gray layer is that of the Velcro backing; the white layer is the twill the design is embroidered to; and the tan/green is the embroidered thread. Another perk of ordering with us: Velcro in different colors to complement your patch design.

At CustomPatches.net, we never offer our customers an inferior product. All of our Velcro custom patches contain Velcro that is sewn on, not glued. The best part? We don’t charge extra.

Have a patch design in mind and need a quote? CustomPatches.net offers the fastest quotes in the industry no matter what backing you choose. Fill out or quote form on our homepage and get your quote within five minutes!

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12 Dec 11

Featured Custom Patch of the Month: ZAMFORIA

ZAMFORIA is a family company, with the owners being brother and sister, Jonathan (ZAM) and Olivia (LIV). Jonathan does much of the designing and Olivia makes sure it happens smoothly.

What Inspired This Patch:
Recently, Jonathan has been into Native American designs, especially the classic Navajo blankets and geometric designs. As a child, he used to go to Indian pow-pows, since he had an aunt who was obsessed with the culture.
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The “Zamforia” custom patch is 2.5 inches, with eight embroidery thread colors and a white merrowed border.

The “Love” custom patch is also 2.5 inches, with three embroidery thread colors and a yellow-gold merrowed border.

Neither patch has a backing, allowing for greater flexibility for when they are sewn onto a garment. The folks at ZAMFORIA have big plans for these patches: they will be sewn onto knit hats, sweatshirts, as well as a new line of baby hoodies that they have in the works!

 

A Little More About ZAMFORIA

 
What They Do:
The main feature of ZAMFORIA is creating t-shirts that say “love” in different languages, the intent being to send a message with art. They originally operated out of the back of their Jeep Wrangler on the streets of Boston. They have since grown to have their own physical store that showcases their clothing brand, which people believe in and can become a part of. They now have t-shirts with “love” in over 40 languages—even Zulu, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and Sign Language!
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How They Got Started:
A while back, Olivia took a napkin and drew a picture of her family. Jonathan added to the empty space: the word “love” in different languages. Seeing what Jonathan did, Olivia was immediately inspired to start a t-shirt company that incorporated this theme. Jonathan traveled the world, learned to draw, and became an entrepreneur.

How They Got Their Name:
They had already been selling their shirts for quite some time, but they still didn’t have a name. The way they came up with one is quite interesting. According to Jonathan, one day he got into his Jeep and blasted music, pumping himself up. He yelled out “ZAMFORIAAAAA,” and that’s what they called their company—pretty cool.

Their Inspiration:
According to their website, ZAMFORIA is “inspired by the world around us and the one we’ve never seen.”  When you get right down to it, all that’s left is love. It was love that was the foundation of the company; it’s their sense of adventure that continues to build the company.

A Fact Unique to Them:
All the shirts they sell are packaged in potato chip bags!

 

Visit the Zamforia website view or order ZAMFORIA products

To order a beautiful custom patch of your own, visit CustomPatches.net

 

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2 Dec 11

The Military Challenge Coin Legend

Legend has it that challenge coins originated when a wealthy WWI service member purchased medallions (or coins) for pilots in his squadron to boost morale and memorialize their bond. One of the pilots valued the gift, placing the coin in a pouch around his neck for safekeeping.challenge coinsThe pilot was unfortunately shot down behind enemy lines, captured, and stripped of all identification in an attempt to prevent him from escaping. The pilot had extremely good luck, and was able to escape the enemy and get himself safely back into friendly territory. Having no identification, he was unable to challenge coinsprove his allegiance; he was mistaken for an enemy saboteur and was slated for immediate execution. Desperate, he pulled the challenge coin from the pouch and showed it, hoping that someone would recognize his squadron’s insignia. With luck still on his side, his identification was confirmed and his life saved. Upon safe return to his squadron, it became tradition for all members to carry their coin at all times. To this day, many military units, squadrons, departments, and agencies actively use challenge coins as a form of identification.

 

CustomPatches.net provides the finest quality challenge coins and military patches at the lowest prices guaranteed!

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18 Nov 11

Win A Free T-Shirt from MyGILife.com

Part social networking site, part forum, MyGILife.com is a new social website that connects military families and friends across the world. As the ‘military specialists’, CustomPatches.net has many connections within the military community making it even more exciting to be a part of MyGILife.com.

My GI Life T-Shirt and Woven Patch

My GI Life T-Shirt and Woven Patch

I’ve been given a MyGiLife t-shirt and a woven patch:

I’d like to give them to you!

 

Go to MyGiLife.com, create a profile and friend CustomPatches.net.

When we reach 30 friends, I’ll pick one random winner and ship them the shirt.

With a 1 in 30 chance of winning, the odds are pretty good!

 

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13 Sep 11

New Digital Camouflage Twill for Embroidered Patches

CustomPatches.net has long understood that military patches will encounter the harshest conditions in existence. Matching classic know-how with modern techniques has enabled us to achieve unrivaled quality and earn the nickname of military specialist. Our wide and varied twill options of acu, swat, forest, desert, multicam, and arid have met the requirements for thousands of military patch orders. Always striving to do better, CustomPatches.net is pleased to announce the introduction of digital camouflage.

Digital Camo Twill Chart

Using smaller patterns than standard camouflage, digital camouflage ‘blurs’ the edges of color making objects harder to see and more camouflaged. Custom designs can be embroidered over the camouflaged twill providing an enhanced look that can’t be found elsewhere. Digital camouflage twill is available in seven color schemes: forest, acu light, multicam, acu dark, desert, hybrid-arctic, and arid. Embroidered patches using digital camo twill are available in any size, with any backing, and can be used with color or subdued threads

Our commitment to offering the lowest minimums (6 pieces) and prices in the industry makes the new digital camo twill option perfect for paintball teams, air soft, and military morale patches, among others. Digital camo twill is in stock and available for all custom embroidered patches.

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1 Aug 11

A Very Awesome Testimonial of CustomPatches.net

One of our customers just posted the following on our Facebook wall:

My daughter drew a logo, [I] drew some janky stuff around it with a BUNCH of notes, sent it to Custom Patches and the[y] took that and made it into the most amazing family reunion patches!!! I was so scared when I got the patches (in record time I might add!) and the patches were so amazing when [I] opened them I actually cried. Thank you Custom Patches designers and crew!!!

Order your custom patches today!

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30 Jun 11

Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts is a series of articles written for Behind Barz Motorcycle Magazine. The following post is the first installment appearing on page 56 in the July-August issue.

Affixing embroidered patches to riding gear allows clubs and riders to distinguish themselves and denote affiliations while expressing beliefs, opinions and achievements. Many of these patches have special significance and meanings beyond the design. The time and passion the team at CustomPatches.net sees customers put into designing their patch is a great reminder to the important meanings patches can hold.

The displaying of colors with back and rocker patches is usually about being a part of something that is larger than oneself and goes beyond riding a motorcycle. The outside world may perceive motorcyclists as outlaws but many put energy into raising funds toward the fight against childhood cancer, feeding those who go without food and awareness for animal rights among other worthy causes. The macho outlaw image only goes skin deep, as under it is a deep understanding and regard toward the plight of others.

Remembrance patches also hold special meaning whether it is to honor fallen friends and comrades claimed by the road, battlefield or by the tragic circumstances of life. Holding on to the memory of a friend or loved one passed is important to all walks of life. Memorial patches enable that memory to be included in daily activities and offer the chance to be spoken about to people encountered along the way. Patches worn highlighting time served in battle or other conflict can enable people to make connections before they properly meet each other. Often the significance to a memorial patch can be lost on others who haven’t lived through an experience.

Usually the significance of an embroidered patch boils down to a little of what everyone seeks: respect. Respect towards others, memories of experiences with people gone by and the acceptance of ones individuality within the larger group. The ability to connect different people over a shared experience is in important feature to embroidered patches and one that is highly valued by the people of CustomPatches.net as well as the motorcyclists who choose us.

Custom Patches.net is nestled amongst some of the finest motorcyclist routes in upstate New York. Specializing in embroidered and woven patches, CustomPatches.net is known for their superior customer service, six piece minimums, and the use of onlt the highest quality threads and twills. A 15% lowest price guarantee marries the rare mix of high quality and lower prices. Get your free quote online at CustomPatches.net or via landline at 1-866-4-A-PATCH (427-2824) today!

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17 Jun 11

CustomPatches.net Review

Hi Samantha,

I just wanted to take a minute to let you know that we have received all 3 patch [orders] now and they look great!
I want to thank you for the excellent customer service and the exceptional quality of the patches. As always, you and your company have come through for us. I can’t wait until next year event, so we can order again.

Thank you
Rick

Secretary
Rat Riders

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14 Jun 11

CustomPatches.net Review

I received the patches today. They are exactly as we wanted them. Thank you for the rush order and also having such a great product at a very good price! Thanks again and I will be sure to come through your company for future orders.

Mike

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18 May 11

An Inexpensive Way to Receive Professional Artwork For Personal Use

Here at Custom Patches, our Art Department will gladly take your artwork in any format and assist you in creating the design you envision for your custom product.

If you are placing a patch order with us:
We suggest the following submission formats for optimum design communication and the fastest turnaround time.

The best file for us to work with is a vector file of your original artwork. A vector image is not only editable, but also maintains the most clarity. If a vector file of your artwork is not available, the next best file to send is a high-resolution raster file.(AKA: bitmap)

#1 Vector File
#2 High-Resolution Raster file


Vector vs. Raster

Vector graphics are graphics created with lines and curves. These graphics are resolution independent and scalable without distortion. This is the recommended format, since it has optimum clarity and is editable if needed.

Raster graphics are bitmap images made up of individual pixels/dots, laid out in a grid. Raster images have a fixed resolution (dots per inch) and lose quality when enlarged. Raster files are not recommended for text, since the text edges will likely appear jagged.

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vector graphic raster graphic

Using Vector Images

Where to get vector images:

Vector images are created in graphic programs that specialize in this format. Most customers who submit their artwork in vector format have either created their own artwork using these programs or have purchased their artwork from a graphic designer who works in these programs.

Some of the most common vector graphic programs are:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• CorelDraw

What if I need a vector or high quality version of my artwork but do not want to place an order with Custom Patches?

This is where our artwork service comes in. We can take your low resolution or low quality artwork, or your sketch and turn it into a high quality vector and professional finished product.

If you do not want to place a patch order with us, just pay a one time fee – starting at 24.95- for your artwork, and it is yours to keep!

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artwork example

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