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.
Photographed on the Panda Patches production floor.
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