PVC Patches: How it’s Made, and What to Consider When Ordering

Have you heard about a certain type of patch that has taken over the market and is considered the most durable and versatile option? Yes, we’re talking about PVC Patches. They’re awesome! PVC patches are a modern alternative to traditional embroidered patches.

Nowadays, Custom PVC Patches have become an ideal choice for businesses, institutions, and individuals because of their durability, flexibility, waterproof nature, and lightweight.

So, what is a PVC Patch, and how to make PVC Patches? Well, Panda Patches has all the answers for you! Continue reading our blog to learn more about PVC patches.

What is a PVC Patch?

PVC Patch is manufactured of Polyvinyl Chloridethat is like a soft rubber and can be turned into any shape and size. Because of its flexibility and bending nature, it allows endless design possibilities for your PVC Patches.

PVC patches are water proof and they’ll never fade, fray, or peel making them a great application for military patches, sports, and outdoor use.

How to Make Your PVC Patches?

Design Your Patch

This step requiresyour input in creating a design for your patch. They can be designed in any shape, color, and size. Below are some factors to keep in mind while designing a patch.

• The shape can be either square, circle, or rectangle or you can make any organic shape you want.
• The design can be 2D or 3D. However,3D looks more elevated and becoming a trend.
• The PVC patch size ranges from 0.5 to 15 inches. On the other hand,round patches are usually 3 to 3.5 inches in diameter. Whereas standard flag patches are 3by2 inches.

Apart from design, you can choose a backing for your patch that allows you to attachthe patch to products.

Backing types are sew-on, adhesive, Velcro,and magnetic.

Get a Quote from a PVC Patch Maker

Once your design is ready, you can request a quote from your personalized PVC patch maker.

Approve the Design

When the quote is confirmed, the patch company will provide you with a sample. Once you’re satisfied with the design, the patch will move to the manufacturing phase when you approve it.

How PVC Patches are Made?

1. In the first step metal molds are designed on CAD software and engraved by a CNC engraving machine.
2. Then molds are customized following the customer’s requirements and polished off so that patches don’t become rough.
3. The next step is to pour a liquid PVC into the mold as the first layer. Once it’s heated the next layer is poured over the first.
4. After baking all the layers separately, the last step is to attach the backing to the patches (For a detailed Video Tutorial, click here!)

Things to Consider When Ordering PVC Patches

• Identify the purpose of buying PVC patches. You should be clear about what you need and how it’ll turn out.
• Research deeply about the design that will compliment your brand.
• If you have an intricate design, then a larger patch size would be more appropriate as small details are not legible on PVC patches.
• Find the best and most reliable PVC patch maker that will give good value for money
• Reach out to our professional Patch expert via chat below.

Need Custom-Made PVC Patches? Panda Patches Has All That You Need!

Panda Patches is the dream destination for business owners when it comes to rubber emblems for their branding.

For expert assistance in making your custom PVC name patches, military, or logo patches, reach out to us. Our experts are ready to bring your brand vision to life with creativity and precision.