Waterproof through and through
Solid rubber with no absorbent core, so it can be hosed down, submerged, or worn through a storm without change.
PVC Patches
Custom PVC patches that shrug off the weather
Soft moulded rubber built up in layers, so the artwork is physically raised rather than stitched. Rain, mud, salt and UV do nothing to it, and the colour will not fade out over a season.
From
$0.91/pc
2" × 2", 1,000 pcs
- Texture
- 2D or 3D moulded
- Best detail
- Very high
- Colours
- Unlimited PMS match
- Washability
- Fully waterproof
PVC
How it is made
What you are actually getting
A PVC patch is poured, not stitched. We cut a mould from your artwork, fill it with coloured soft rubber layer by layer, then cure it. Because each colour is a separate physical layer, you can build genuine relief into the design — a raised skull, a recessed panel, a bevelled outline.
The result is completely sealed. There is no fabric to soak, no thread to rot, and no edge to fray. That is why tactical, marine and outdoor customers specify PVC almost exclusively.
Key features
Why our PVC patches hold up
UV stable colour
Pigment mixed into the rubber rather than printed on top — colour goes all the way through and will not sun-bleach.
2D or 3D relief
Flat multi-colour panels, or true sculpted depth where the design needs to catch shadow.
Exact PMS matching
No thread chart to work around — we mix to your Pantone reference directly.
Our production process
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Send the idea, not a finished file
A sketch on paper, a logo in low resolution, or a description in a WhatsApp message is enough. Our design team redraws it to production quality at no charge.
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Digital mockup inside 24 hours
You get a to-scale visual with thread colours, dimensions and backing called out. Ask for changes as many times as you need — revisions are free until you are happy.
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Approve, then production runs 7–14 days
Nothing goes to the floor without your sign-off. On large or repeat orders we can send a physical sample first so you can feel the weight and edge before committing.
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Inspected, boxed, tracked
Every batch is checked for colour match, stitch density, edge finish and backing adhesion. Then it ships with tracking, anywhere in the USA or overseas.
Best for
Where PVC patches earn their place
Not sure this is the right construction for your job? Tell us the garment and the artwork and we will say so plainly — including when a different patch type would serve you better.
Ask us which to use- Tactical and duty gear
- Outdoor and expedition uniforms
- Marine and industrial kit
- Backpacks and technical shells
- Motorsport teams
- Airsoft and morale patches
Backing options
How it attaches
The backing decides whether the patch is permanent, removable, or something you press on at home in ten seconds.
Heat press
Applied with heat and pressure in a commercial press. The strongest bond and the flattest finish — best for bulk uniform runs.
Sew-on
Stitched directly onto the fabric. Permanent, traditional, and the only sensible choice for leather, heavy denim and thick outerwear.
Velcro
Hook-and-loop backing so the patch comes off and goes back on. Standard for tactical kit, name tapes and anything that swaps between garments.
Iron-on
Heat-activated adhesive you can apply with a household iron. Fast and clean on cotton and poly-cotton; add a few stitches if it will see heavy wear.
Border options
How it ends
The edge is the first thing that frays on a cheap patch. Three ways to finish it properly.
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Merrowed border
The traditional raised, rounded edge. Thick, protective, ideal for simple shapes — circles, shields, rectangles.
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Embroidered border
Clean modern lines that can follow any outline, so intricate and irregular shapes stay sharp.
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Laser cut border
A smooth, sealed edge with a subtle sheen and virtually no bulk. The most precise option for complex silhouettes.
Our custom patch categories
Not quite right? Try one of these
Every construction behaves differently on cloth. These are the 6 alternatives we make in the same workshop.
Embroidery Patches
Raised, tactile · Good — 3 pt text and up
Chenille Patches
Plush pile · Bold shapes & letters
Woven Patches
Flat, low profile · Highest of the stitched types
Leather Patches
Debossed / embossed · Medium — bold marks
Sequin Patches
Reflective, moving · Bold shapes
Sublimation / Printed Patches
Flat, printed · Photographic
Get your free quote & design mockup
Tell us about your PVC patches
Send the artwork or just the idea. You get a to-scale mockup and a firm, itemised price back within one working day.
- Free artwork redraw by our design team
- Unlimited revisions before production
- No minimum order quantity
- Money-back guarantee on every order
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. They are solid rubber with no fabric core, so water does not penetrate them at all. They can be submerged and wiped clean.
2D keeps all colours on flat, level layers. 3D sculpts the surface so parts of the design physically rise and fall — better for logos with depth, animals, or lettering that should stand out.
Velcro is the standard for tactical use so patches can be swapped. Sew-on channels can be moulded into the edge, and heat-seal backing is available for permanent application.
Yes. Pigment is mixed to your Pantone reference before moulding, so PVC gives the most accurate colour match of any construction we offer.
Practical moulding runs from about 1 inch up to roughly 12 inches. Larger is possible but the mould cost rises — ask and we will quote it.
Ready when you are
Send the artwork. Get a price by tomorrow.
A free mockup, unlimited revisions and no minimum order — on PVC patches or any of the other constructions we make.