Embroidered patch
An embroidered patch is made by stitching dense thread onto a twill backing fabric, building the design in raised, textured stitches. It is the traditional patch format — durable, dimensional, and the reference point most people picture when they hear the word patch. Fine detail is limited by thread thickness rather than by print resolution.
Illustration — not a photograph of a specific order.
From our production data
Embroidered patches are 36.2% of everything we produce — more than the next two patch types combined — at a median order of 25 pieces.
When to choose it — and when not to
Choose embroidery when you want the classic look and feel: logos, crests, team names, and anything where visible thread texture is part of the appeal.
Skip it when your artwork carries tiny lettering or photographic gradients — woven handles fine detail, printed and sublimated handle full-colour imagery. Very high stitch counts on small patches also stiffen the finished piece.
Written by Imran Raza, Founder of Panda Patches
13+ years in custom patch manufacturing. Figures on this page come from Panda Patches’ own production records.
Published July 21, 2026 · Last reviewed July 21, 2026
Cite this entry
Source: Panda Patches Glossary — “Embroidered patch.”
https://www.pandapatches.com/glossary/embroidered-patch