Custom Sublimated Patches

Custom sublimated patches, printed in full color Our custom sublimated patches reproduce any design in full color: photos, gradients, shading and fine detail, with no limit on colors. Sublimation bonds dye into a polyester twill base, so the image won't crack or peel. Pick your size, shape and border, upload your art, and we handle the rest. No setup fees, no art fees, and every color included. The price you see is the price.* Minimum 25 pieces. *We prep your artwork free. On the rare file that needs significant correction to be production-ready, such as a low-resolution scan or artwork that has to be redrawn, we will quote that small charge along with your proof. You approve it before anything is charged, and you can walk away at that point. Built for photo and memorial patches, sports teams and leagues, events and fundraisers, brands with complex logos, tactical and morale teams, and anyone whose design has more color than thread can hold. How to order Upload your artwork. We read its proportions automatically and set your width and height to match, so your patch comes out the shape you designed, not stretched. Adjust either box and the other follows. Empty space is cropped automatically. We detect the design itself and trim the blank margin so your patch is sized to your artwork, not the canvas. Set your finished size: up to 10" on the longest side. Pick your quantity: minimum 25 pieces. Bulk discounts step down automatically at 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pieces. Choose a shape and border: circle, square, rectangle, oval, or a custom shape cut to your artwork, with a merrow or hot-cut edge. Both borders are the same price. Select a backing: iron-on / heat seal, sew-on, sticker (peel & stick), or hook & loop (Velcro, +$0.25 per piece). Velcro is the only one that costs extra. Add to cart and check out. We'll send a free mockup for your approval. Production doesn't start until you sign off. Borders, backing & application Merrow border. A thick, rolled overlock stitch wrapped around the edge. The classic patch look for circles, squares, ovals and simple shapes. No extra charge. Hot-cut border. A clean, heat-sealed edge that follows detailed and custom outlines exactly. No extra charge. Iron-on / heat seal. Our most popular backing. Press onto cotton, denim, canvas, twill and cotton-rich blends. Permanent once set. Sew-on (no adhesive). A plain back, stitched on by hand or machine. The traditional choice for uniforms and jackets, and the right pick for fabric you don't want to heat. Hook & loop (Velcro). +$0.25 per piece. Both hook and loop sides are included, so patches swap on and off bags, gear and hats with loop panels. Sticker (peel & stick). Quick, temporary application for events and displays. Not meant for the wash. Recommended settings for iron-on / heat-seal sublimated patches: Temperature: 300–330°F (150–165°C). Start low and raise the temperature if the patch isn't bonding. Press time: 15–20 seconds on a heat press · 30–45 seconds with a household iron, moving slowly Pressure: medium to firm, even across the whole patch Pre-press: 3–5 seconds on the garment first, to drive out moisture and wrinkles Cover: parchment paper or a Teflon sheet over the patch Cooling: let the patch cool completely before you check the bond; press from inside the garment for a few seconds to finish Fabric warning. Nylon, silk, leather garments, waterproof jackets, windbreakers and stretchy technical fabrics react badly to high heat. On those, choose sew-on, or hook & loop and sew the loop side on. Care instructions Wait at least 24 hours before the first wash Wash the garment inside out in cold water with a mild detergent No bleach or harsh chemicals Tumble dry low, or air dry for the longest life Never iron directly on the patch. If you iron the garment, turn it inside out or lay a cloth over the patch Specs Material: dye sublimation on a white polyester twill base Colors: unlimited, including photos, gradients and shading, all included Size: any width and height up to 10" How size is priced: by the longer of your two dimensions, rounded up to the next standard size (1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 3.5", 4", 4.5", 5", then every inch to 10"). A 3.1" × 2" patch is priced at the 3.5" rate. Shapes: circle, square, rectangle, oval, or custom cut to your artwork Borders: merrow or hot cut, same price Resolution: 300 DPI at your finished size for photos and raster art Backings: iron-on / heat seal, sew-on, sticker (all no charge), hook & loop Velcro (+$0.25 per piece, both sides included) No extra fees: no setup, artwork or revision fee, and no small-order surcharge, unless your file needs significant correction, which we quote with your proof before anything is charged Accepted file types: PNG, JPG, PSD, TIFF at 300 DPI, or vector (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) Minimum order: 25 pieces per design Pricing Pricing is set by the longer of your two dimensions rounded up to the next standard size, and by quantity. The bigger your run, the lower your per-piece price. All prices are per patch in USD. Size 25–49 50–99 100–199 200–499 500–999 1000+ 1.5" $2.50 $1.75 $1.25 $1.00 $0.75 $0.75 2" $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $0.75 $0.75 2.5" $2.75 $2.00 $1.50 $1.25 $0.75 $0.75 3" $2.75 $2.00 $1.50 $1.25 $0.75 $0.75 3.5" $3.00 $2.25 $1.75 $1.25 $1.00 $1.00 4" $3.25 $2.50 $1.75 $1.50 $1.00 $1.00 4.5" $3.50 $2.75 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $1.00 5" $4.50 $3.00 $2.25 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 6" $5.50 $3.75 $2.75 $2.25 $1.75 $1.50 7" $6.75 $4.75 $3.50 $2.75 $2.00 $1.75 8" $7.25 $5.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.25 $2.00 9" $9.50 $6.50 $4.75 $3.75 $3.00 $2.50 10" $10.00 $6.75 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.50 Best-price guarantee. You will never pay more than you would by ordering a larger quantity. If your order sits just under a price break, the calculator automatically charges you the lower tier's total and tells you how many extra patches you can add at no additional patch cost. (Velcro backing at $0.25 still applies to every patch made.) Our guarantee 100% satisfaction guarantee on every order Free design revisions until you're happy. Production doesn't start until you approve the proof Quality control inspection on every patch before it ships Free reprints for any manufacturing error 30 days to report an order issue. Email support@atlantavinylstore.com with photos, or call (404) 720-5656, and we'll make it right One note: because every patch is made to your artwork, changes requested after you approve the proof may carry additional cost. Please review your mockup carefully. Production & turnaround Order processing: 1–2 business days Free mockup: sent for your approval before production starts Production: about 10–14 business days after you approve the mockup Reorders: have a past order number? Drop it in the “Notes for Production” field and we'll match your previous specs exactly. FAQ What is a sublimated patch? A sublimated patch is printed rather than stitched. Your design is printed with heat-activated dye and pressed into a polyester twill base, where the dye bonds with the fibers. That lets it reproduce photos, gradients and unlimited colors in a thin, smooth patch. How many colors can a sublimated patch have? Unlimited. Sublimation prints full color, so photos, gradients, shading and many-color logos cost the same as a one-color design. Can you put a photo on a patch? Yes. Sublimation is the best patch type for photos, portraits, pets and memorial designs. Send the largest original file you have, ideally 300 DPI at your finished patch size. What is the difference between sublimated and embroidered patches? Embroidered patches are stitched in thread, giving raised texture but a limit of about 9 colors and no gradients. Sublimated patches are printed, so they're flat and smooth but reproduce any number of colors and photographic detail. Should I choose a merrow or hot-cut border? Merrow is the thick rolled stitched edge on classic circle, square and oval patches. Hot cut is a clean heat-sealed edge that follows detailed or custom outlines. Both cost the same. Is there a minimum order for custom sublimated patches? The minimum is 25 pieces per design. Volume pricing steps down automatically at 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pieces, and the calculator never charges more than the next tier's total would cost. Will sublimated patches fade or crack? No. Sublimation dye bonds into the polyester fibers instead of sitting on top, so it won't crack or peel, and it holds color well through regular washing. Wash inside out in cold water for the longest life. Which patch backing should I choose? Iron-on for apparel you want it permanent on. Sew-on for uniforms, jackets and anything heat sensitive. Hook and loop Velcro to swap patches between bags, gear or hats. Sticker for quick temporary use. Only hook and loop carries an extra charge. How long do custom sublimated patches take? Order processing takes 1 to 2 business days, then a free mockup is sent for your approval. Production runs about 10 to 14 business days after you approve the mockup. Do you offer wholesale or recurring orders? Yes. Email support@atlantavinylstore.com and we'll set you up with priority production and volume pricing. Related guides Custom morale patches: materials, sizes and hook and loop Embroidered vs woven vs PVC patches: which should you order? Patch backings compared: iron-on, sew-on, velcro and sticker How much do custom patches cost? How to apply an iron-on patch (heat press and iron settings) Compare all six patch types, with prices