How much do custom patches cost?
Custom patches at Panda Patches start at $1.20 per piece for embroidered patches under 4 inches at a 1,000-piece quantity. At smaller quantities the per-piece cost rises: a 50-piece embroidered pack costs $180 total ($3.60 each), a 100-piece pack costs $240 ($2.40 each), and a 500-piece pack costs $750 ($1.50 each). PVC patches start at $2.20 per piece at 1,000 quantity. Woven and leather patches start at $2.00 per piece at 1,000. Chenille patches are the premium tier and start at $6.80 per piece at 50 quantity because of the textured yarn construction.
Every published price includes free US shipping, the free 24-hour digital mockup, unlimited free revisions until the customer approves the design, and a money-back guarantee. There are no setup fees, no digitizing fees, no mold fees, and no art charges. The only optional add-ons are Velcro backing (+$30 flat per order), rush production (scaled by quantity), and premium upgrades like metallic thread, glow in the dark, or 3D puff embroidery.
The tier tables below show the exact published prices for each patch type at 50, 100, 500, and 1,000-piece quantities. Pricing is identical to the pandapatches.com/offers page and is updated in real time when the offers change.
What is the price for embroidered patches at 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 pieces?
Embroidered patches are the most popular category at Panda Patches and the most competitively priced. The four standard tiers cover the vast majority of orders. All prices below are for patches under 4 inches in the longest dimension, which covers hat patches, left-chest patches, and most shoulder patches.
| Pack | Quantity | Price | Per Piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 50 | $180 | $3.60 |
| Team | 100 | $240 | $2.40 |
| Business | 500 | $750 | $1.50 |
| Enterprise | 1,000 | $1,200 | $1.20 |
For a 12-inch across-chest embroidered patch (commonly used as a back patch or large jacket patch), the tiers are different: 25 pieces is $400 ($16 each), 50 pieces is $750 ($15 each), and 100 pieces is $1,100 ($11 each). Larger sizes require more thread, more stitching time, and more machine time, which raises the per-piece floor.
What is the price for PVC patches?
PVC patches use molded rubber instead of stitched thread, which means the manufacturing cost is slightly higher than embroidered at the same quantity. The trade-off is that PVC is fully waterproof, fade-resistant, and dimensionally precise (especially in 3D), which is why it is the standard for tactical, military, outdoor, and law enforcement applications. The 50-piece starter is $230 and the 1,000-piece enterprise tier is $2,200.
| Pack | Quantity | Price | Per Piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 50 | $230 | $4.60 |
| Team | 100 | $340 | $3.40 |
| Business | 500 | $1,400 | $2.80 |
| Enterprise | 1,000 | $2,200 | $2.20 |
What is the price for woven, chenille, and leather patches?
Woven, chenille, and leather patches each carry slightly different production cost structures. Woven uses finer thread on a tighter weave, which reproduces fine logo detail and small text better than embroidery. Leather uses real or premium synthetic hide with debossing, embossing, or laser etching. Chenille uses thick yarn for the classic raised varsity letterman texture and ships at a premium because of the labor and yarn cost.
Woven Patches Under 4 Inches
| Quantity | Total Price | Per Piece |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $220 | $4.40 |
| 100 | $350 | $3.50 |
| 500 | $1,250 | $2.50 |
| 1,000 | $2,000 | $2.00 |
Chenille Patches Under 4 Inches
| Quantity | Total Price | Per Piece |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | $230 | $9.20 |
| 50 | $340 | $6.80 |
| 100 | $1,400 | $14.00 |
For 12-inch chenille back patches commonly used on letterman jackets, the tiers are 25 pieces at $500 ($20 each), 50 pieces at $850 ($17 each), and 100 pieces at $1,400 ($14 each).
Leather Patches Under 4 Inches
| Quantity | Total Price | Per Piece |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $220 | $4.40 |
| 100 | $350 | $3.50 |
| 500 | $1,200 | $2.40 |
| 1,000 | $2,000 | $2.00 |
What is the minimum order at Panda Patches?
The fixed-price starter packs on the offers page begin at 50 pieces for embroidered, PVC, woven, and leather patches and at 25 pieces for chenille. The custom quote form on the contact page accepts orders from as few as 5 pieces. This is one of the lowest practical minimums in the US custom patch market. Most direct competitors require 50 to 100 pieces minimum, and the largest US patch manufacturers commonly require 250 to 500 pieces minimum.
Small first runs of 10 to 40 pieces are common at Panda Patches and are useful for testing a design before committing to a larger production run, ordering for a small team or club, or producing patches as gifts or commemorative items. Sample orders are available as a separate sample box at pandapatches.com/sample-box.
What fees does Panda Patches NOT charge?
The published per-piece price is the actual price. There are no hidden charges added at checkout. Specifically, Panda Patches does not charge any of the following fees that are common in the US patch industry:
- No setup fees. Most competitors charge $40 to $80 per design for setup. We charge zero.
- No digitizing fees. Converting your artwork into a stitch file is included free.
- No mold fees on PVC. Most PVC manufacturers charge $80 to $150 per new mold. We charge zero.
- No art fees. Cleaning up or redrawing your design is included free.
- No revision fees. Unlimited revisions until the mockup is approved.
- No shipping charges within the United States. Free US shipping on every order.
- No minimum-order surcharge. Small orders pay the published per-piece tier price.
How does rush pricing work?
Rush production is available on qualifying orders for a flat add-on fee that scales with quantity. The rush fee is $50 for 50 pieces, $75 for 100 pieces, $150 for 500 pieces, and $200 for 1,000 pieces. Quantities outside these standard tiers are pro-rated and rounded up to the next tier. After the order is placed with rush selected, the design team confirms the exact delivery date by email within 2 to 6 hours.
If the rush delivery date cannot be met for any reason, the rush fee is refunded automatically with no questions asked and the order is converted to standard production. This rush-confirmation workflow is unusual in the US patch industry. Most competitors quote a rush fee but do not commit to a date until production has already started, which leaves the buyer with limited recourse if the date slips.
How does economy pricing work?
The economy delivery option saves 10 percent off the entire order total in exchange for a longer production window of 16 to 18 business days. Economy uses the same materials, the same production facility, the same quality control, and the same money-back guarantee as standard production. The only difference is queue position: economy orders go behind standard and rush orders in the production queue, which is what creates the savings.
Economy is the right choice for buyers with flexible timelines who want the lowest per-piece total cost on the order. Common use cases include holiday merchandise ordered well in advance, season-long uniform programs, and corporate giveaways ordered months ahead of an event. Standard remains the default and is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do custom patches cost at Panda Patches?
Custom patches at Panda Patches range from $1.20 per piece (embroidered, 1,000 quantity, under 4 inches) to $20 per piece (12-inch chenille, 25 quantity). Embroidered starter packs of 50 pieces cost $180 ($3.60 each). PVC starter packs of 50 cost $230 ($4.60 each). Woven and leather starter packs of 50 cost $220 ($4.40 each). All prices include free US shipping, free 24-hour digital mockup, unlimited free revisions, and a money-back guarantee.
Is the price per piece on Panda Patches all-inclusive?
Yes. The published per-piece price covers manufacturing, free US shipping, the free 24-hour digital mockup, unlimited free revisions, and standard backing (iron-on, sew-on, or sticker). The only optional add-ons are Velcro backing (+$30 flat per order), rush production (scaled by quantity), or premium upgrades like metallic thread, glow in the dark, or 3D puff embroidery. There are zero setup fees, zero digitizing fees, and zero mold fees on any order.
What is the minimum order at Panda Patches?
Panda Patches accepts custom orders from as few as 5 pieces through the quote form. Fixed-price starter packs on the offers page start at 25 pieces (chenille) or 50 pieces (embroidered, PVC, woven, leather). There is no hard minimum-order requirement. Small first runs of 10 to 40 pieces are common.
How does rush pricing work at Panda Patches?
Rush production is available on qualifying orders for a flat add-on fee: $50 for 50 pieces, $75 for 100 pieces, $150 for 500 pieces, and $200 for 1,000 pieces. The exact delivery date is confirmed by email within 2 to 6 hours of order placement. If the rush date cannot be met, the rush fee is refunded with no questions asked. Standard production remains 7 to 14 business days.
How does the 10 percent economy discount work?
Economy delivery saves 10 percent off the entire order total in exchange for a longer production window of 16 to 18 business days. The discount applies to the patch subtotal before optional add-ons such as Velcro or rush. Economy is best for buyers with flexible timelines who want the lowest per-piece cost on the order.
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