EPC has been producing high quality, professionally designed custom patches and crests for over 14 years with customers located all around the world! We've created patches for Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Martial Arts, Fire Departments, Police Departments, businesses, and all kinds of events. Whether you need a specific design for your camp, club, or for any other reason you can count on us to create a patch for it. Just follow the simple three step process below to learn how to make your own custom embroidered badge.

Make Your Patch in Three Simple Steps

Patch Basics and Sizing

A patch is made up of twill, stitching and a border. We've provided an image below to help illustrate the difference between the three. The example patch shown has a merrow border as opposed to a laser cut border.

When placing your order please indicate the width of the patch you are looking to create. To determine the overall size of the patch, add the width and height together and divide the total by 2. For example: 4.5" wide x 1.5" high equals 6" and divided by two equals 3" for the overall size. EPC Tip: Minimum text size will be 18 pts when stitched.

Embroidery Coverage

The amount of embroidery is also a consideration when creating a custom patch. Whether the crest is covered in only 50% thread, 75% or completely covered in 100% thread changes how much the patch will cost to produce. The amount of threads can be generally calculated on how much of the twill fabric background shows through when you look at the crest or the amount of fabric that is not covered by threads.

50% coverage with red twill background.

75% coverage with blue twill background.

100% covered in thread. No twill background.

Thread Colours & Types

All custom order prices include up to 9 regular thread colours. Metallic and Glow In The Dark are offered at an additional cost.

Normal

Metallic

Glow-In-The-Dark

Custom Crest Templates

We've made designing your own custom patch easier by providing free downloadable templates. Just select the shape and size of your patch, draw your design including colour choices and crest details, and submit it using our Custom Embroidered Patch Quote Request form. It's that easy to get your custom patch started.