How much do custom patches cost?
Custom patches at Panda Patches start at $0.91 per piece for embroidered patches at 2x2 inches and 1,000 pieces. At smaller quantities the per-piece cost rises: a 50-piece embroidered order at 2 to 3 inches costs about $196 total ($3.92 each) through the calculator, or $180 ($3.60 each) as a fixed-price Starter pack, a 100-piece order costs $255 ($2.55 each), and a 500-piece order costs $590 ($1.18 each). PVC patches start at $1.40 per piece, woven at $1.54 per piece, and leather at $1.74 per piece at the same 2x2-inch, 1,000-piece basis. Chenille patches are the premium tier and start at $3.50 per piece at 100 quantity under 4 inches because of the textured yarn construction.
Every published price includes free worldwide shipping, the digital mockup in 12 to 24 hours, 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 one exception to the free mockup is PVC: A PVC mockup without an order is the one exception: it means vectorising your artwork and programming the CNC for the mould, so a mockup-only request carries a $30 design deposit, credited in full to your order if you go ahead. If you do not order, the deposit covers that work and you keep the vector file either way. When you order, the mockup is free. The only optional add-ons are Velcro backing (charged separately on every order), rush production (25% of the order total, $50 minimum), 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. A quantity between two published tiers costs between the two tiers' totals and never more than the next tier up; ordering more never makes the total fall.
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 whose width and height average 4 inches or less (finished size is stated as width × height, diameter for a round patch), 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 ($16.00 each), 50 pieces is $750 ($15.00 each), and 100 pieces is $1,100 ($11.00 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 over 5 inches are priced by their longest side, because the mould is made to that length. At 5 inches and under, PVC is priced like every other material, on the average of width and height. This rule applies from 26 October 2026.
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 | $1,200 | $2.40 |
| 1,000 | $2,000 | $2.00 |
Chenille Patches Under 4 Inches
| Quantity | Total Price | Per Piece |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | $175 | $7.00 |
| 50 | $250 | $5.00 |
| 100 | $350 | $3.50 |
For 12-inch chenille back patches commonly used on letterman jackets, the tiers are 25 pieces at $500 ($20.00 each), 50 pieces at $850 ($17.00 each), and 100 pieces at $1,400 ($14.00 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 about higher volumes (2,500 to 5,000 pieces)?
The tier tables above cover the fixed-price packs published on the pandapatches.com/offers page, which are capped at 1,000 pieces. For higher quantities, the per-piece price continues to drop on the live calculator at the product pages. A 2-inch embroidered patch costs roughly $0.91 per piece at 1,000 quantity, $0.82 per piece at 2,500 quantity, and $0.78 per piece at 5,000 quantity. PVC patches at the same 2-inch size and 5,000-piece quantity work out to roughly $1.40 per piece. Woven patches reach approximately $0.78 per piece at 5,000 quantity, 2 inches.
The calculator and the offers page use different production workflows. The offers page is for standardized package runs with fixed turnaround. The calculator quotes any combination of size, quantity, and patch type with custom specs. Both reach the same production facility and the same money-back guarantee. For orders above 5,000 pieces or for cross-type bundle runs, the contact form returns a custom quote within 24 hours.
What is the price for sequin patches?
Sequin patches use flat or flip-reversible sequins stitched onto a fabric base, producing a reflective surface that changes appearance with light and movement. Pricing is calculator-quoted rather than published as a fixed-price pack. The tiers below are 2-inch reference sizes from the live calculator. Larger sizes scale up; the 5-piece minimum applies. Common buyers are cheer programs, dance teams, fashion drops, and gameday merchandise runs.
| Quantity | Per Piece (2") | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $3.96/pc | Starter tier |
| 100 | $3.60/pc | Cheer, dance and gameday mid-tier |
| 500 | $1.79/pc | Cheer / fashion mid-volume tier |
| 1,000+ | $1.44/pc | Volume floor; per-piece stays here through 5,000 qty |
Chenille glitter and chenille TPU are priced identically to standard chenille at every size and quantity. Sizes above 2 inches scale linearly with the chenille pricing curve; the calculator at the product page returns exact quotes.
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.
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. $0 per design, at any quantity. Worth saying plainly: free setup is common in this industry rather than unusual — of 14 published US suppliers benchmarked in September 2026, none published a setup charge and seven state it is free. We are not claiming to be different here, only to be clear.
- No digitizing fees. Converting your artwork into a stitch file is included free.
- No mold fees on PVC. $0. A new mold has to be cut for every PVC design, and billing that tooling back as a separate one-time charge per design is normal in this industry. We do not, at any quantity. On a small PVC run that charge can cost more than the patches themselves.
- 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, anywhere. Free worldwide shipping on every order.
- No small-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 rush fee of 25% of the order total, with a $50 minimum: a $180 order carries the $50 floor, a $1,200 order carries $300. The fee is calculated by the same function checkout charges, so the figure in the calculator is the figure on the receipt. After the order is placed with rush selected, the design team confirms the exact delivery date by email within 2 to 6 hours.
Rush patch pricing and delivery eligibility
If the rush delivery date cannot be met for any reason, the rush fee is refunded automatically and the order is converted to standard production.
How does economy pricing work?
The economy delivery option saves 5 percent off the entire order total in exchange for a longer delivery window of 15 to 22 business days from approval. Economy uses the same materials, the same production facility, the same 7 to 10 business-day production, the same quality control, and the same money-back guarantee as standard orders. The only difference is the carrier lane: economy ships on a slower, lower-cost service, 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 start from $0.91 per piece for embroidered patches at 2x2 inches and 1,000 pieces, and range up to $29.26 per piece for a 12-inch chenille back patch at 25 pieces quoted through the calculator — the fixed-price 12-inch chenille pack covers that same size and quantity at $20.00 per piece ($500 for 25). Smaller orders cost more per piece. Through the calculator, a 50-piece 3-inch embroidered order costs $196 ($3.92 each), PVC $250 ($5.00 each), woven $268 ($5.36 each), and leather $279 ($5.58 each); a 25-piece 4-inch chenille order costs $202 ($8.06 each). The fixed-price starter packs on the offers page are cheaper than the calculator at those quantities — embroidered 50 pieces at $180 ($3.60 each) and chenille under 4 inches at $175 for 25 ($7.00 each) — because they are fixed sizes and quantities rather than a custom spec. All prices include free worldwide shipping, digital mockup in 12 to 24 hours, 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 worldwide shipping, the digital mockup in 12 to 24 hours, unlimited free revisions, and standard backing (iron-on, sew-on, or sticker). The one exception to the free mockup is PVC: A PVC mockup without an order is the one exception: it means vectorising your artwork and programming the CNC for the mould, so a mockup-only request carries a $30 design deposit, credited in full to your order if you go ahead. If you do not order, the deposit covers that work and you keep the vector file either way. When you order, the mockup is free. The only optional add-ons are Velcro backing (charged separately on every order), rush production (25% of the order total, $50 minimum), 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. 5 pieces is the hard minimum order quantity across all patch types. Fixed-price starter packs on the offers page start at 25 pieces (chenille) or 50 pieces (embroidered, PVC, woven, leather). Small first runs of 5 to 40 pieces are common.
How does rush pricing work at Panda Patches?
Rush production is available on qualifying orders for a rush fee of 25% of the order total, with a $50 minimum. 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. Standard production remains 7 to 10 business days.
How does the 5 percent economy discount work?
Economy delivery saves 5 percent off the entire order total in exchange for a slower, cheaper shipping lane — the same 7 to 10 business-day production as standard, landing in 15 to 22 business days from approval. The same 5 percent applies whether you order through the calculator or buy a fixed-price pack. Economy is best for buyers with flexible timelines who want the lowest per-piece cost on the order.
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