Custom Leather Patches

Custom leather patches, made to your design Our custom leather patches give hats, jackets and bags a rugged, premium look. Choose faux leather with your design debossed into a smooth, even surface, or genuine leather with your design laser engraved into natural grain. Pick your leather, color, size and shape, upload your art, and we handle the rest. No setup fees, no die fees, no art fees. The price you see is the price.* Minimum 10 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 hat brands, businesses and merch, outdoor and heritage brands, breweries, bags and leather goods, weddings and events, and anyone who wants a logo that gets better with wear. Faux or genuine leather: which do you want? Both make a great patch. The difference is the material, how your design goes in, and the price. Faux leather (debossed). A durable synthetic leather with a smooth, consistent finish. Your design is pressed into the surface with a heated die for a crisp, recessed impression. It's uniform patch to patch, easy to care for and safe in the wash. Colors: black, chestnut brown, light brown and chocolate. Best for hat patches, merch and larger runs. Genuine leather (laser engraved). Real leather with natural grain and character. Your design is laser engraved for a rich, darker tone and finer detail. Every patch varies a little, and it ages beautifully with wear. Colors: caramel brown, natural tan, taupe and dark brown. Best for premium brands, heritage looks and detailed logos. Genuine leather costs a little more per piece. Switch between them in the calculator and the price updates instantly. Not sure which suits your artwork? Send it over and we'll tell you honestly, and your free mockup shows you before anything is made. How to order Pick your leather and color: faux or genuine, then one of four colors for that leather. The price table updates as you switch. 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. Set your finished size: up to 4" on the longest side. The classic leather hat patch is about 2.5" to 3" wide. Pick your quantity: minimum 10 pieces. Bulk discounts step down automatically at 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pieces. Choose a shape: circle, square, rectangle, oval, or a custom shape cut to your artwork. Leather has a clean cut edge, so there's no border to choose. 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. Backing & application Iron-on / heat seal. Our most popular backing. Press onto hats, canvas, denim, cotton and cotton-rich blends with a heat press. Permanent once set. Sew-on (no adhesive). A plain back, stitched on by hand or machine. The most durable option for leather, and the right pick for jackets, bags and leather goods. 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). For notebooks, coolers, cases, displays and temporary use. Not meant for the wash. Recommended settings for iron-on / heat-seal leather patches: Temperature: 280–300°F (140–150°C). Start low and raise the temperature if the patch isn't bonding. Press time: 15–20 seconds on a heat press. A household iron can work, but a heat press gives a far stronger bond Pressure: firm and even. On hats, use a hat press or a curved platen 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 Don't overheat leather. Too much heat can darken or shrink the surface. Stay at the low end of the range and add time before you add temperature. 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 Faux leather: safe in a gentle wash. Turn the garment inside out, use cold water and air dry Genuine leather: spot clean with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking; keep it out of the washer and dryer No bleach or harsh chemicals on either Never iron directly on the patch A little leather conditioner now and then keeps genuine leather supple Specs Materials: faux leather (debossed) or genuine leather (laser engraved) Faux leather colors: black, chestnut brown, light brown, chocolate Genuine leather colors: caramel brown, natural tan, taupe, dark brown Design: single tone, shown as a darker impression in the leather itself Size: any width and height up to 4" 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"). A 2.6" × 1.8" patch is priced at the 3" rate. Shapes: circle, square, rectangle, oval, or custom cut to your artwork Edge: clean cut, no border Detail: bold lines work best; genuine laser engraving holds finer detail than debossed faux 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, die, 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: vector preferred (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG); raster accepted (PNG, JPG, PSD) at 300 DPI minimum Minimum order: 10 pieces per design, either leather Pricing Pricing is set by your leather, 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. Faux leather patches (debossed) Size 10–24 25–49 50–99 100–199 200–499 500–999 1000+ 1.5" $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.25 $1.00 $0.75 $0.75 2" $4.25 $3.25 $2.25 $1.75 $1.25 $1.00 $1.00 2.5" $4.75 $3.50 $2.75 $2.25 $1.50 $1.00 $1.00 3" $5.00 $3.75 $3.25 $2.50 $1.75 $1.25 $1.25 3.5" $5.75 $4.25 $3.75 $2.50 $2.00 $1.25 $1.25 4" $6.50 $4.75 $4.00 $2.75 $2.00 $1.50 $1.25 Genuine leather patches (laser engraved) Size 10–24 25–49 50–99 100–199 200–499 500–999 1000+ 1.5" $4.75 $3.50 $2.50 $1.75 $1.25 $1.00 $1.00 2" $5.75 $4.25 $3.00 $2.00 $1.50 $1.25 $1.25 2.5" $7.25 $5.50 $3.50 $2.75 $2.25 $1.50 $1.25 3" $7.75 $5.75 $4.25 $3.25 $2.25 $1.75 $1.50 3.5" $9.50 $6.75 $4.75 $3.25 $2.50 $1.75 $1.50 4" $10.50 $7.50 $5.00 $3.50 $2.75 $2.00 $1.75 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 the difference between faux and genuine leather patches? Faux leather is a durable synthetic with a smooth, uniform finish, and your design is debossed into it with a heated die. Genuine leather is real leather with natural grain, and your design is laser engraved for a richer tone and finer detail. Faux costs less and is wash safe; genuine has more character and ages with wear. What colors do the leather patches come in? Faux leather comes in black, chestnut brown, light brown and chocolate. Genuine leather comes in caramel brown, natural tan, taupe and dark brown. Your design shows as a darker impression in the leather. Can leather patches be multi-color? No. Leather patches are single tone by design: your logo appears as a debossed or engraved impression in the leather color you choose. For a multi-color patch, look at our embroidered or PVC patches. What size should a leather hat patch be? The classic leather hat patch is about 2.5" to 3" wide, often in a rounded rectangle or badge shape. Leather patches go up to 4" on the longest side. How do you attach a leather patch to a hat? The most common method is a heat-applied adhesive backing pressed on with a hat press at about 280 to 300°F for 15 to 20 seconds. Sew-on is the most durable, and hook and loop works on tactical hats with a loop panel. Is there a minimum order for custom leather patches? The minimum is 10 pieces per design. Volume pricing steps down automatically at 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pieces, and the calculator never charges more than the next tier's total would cost. Are leather patches washable? Faux leather patches are safe in a gentle, cold wash; turn the garment inside out and air dry. Genuine leather should be spot cleaned with a damp cloth and kept out of the washer and dryer. How are custom leather patches made? Your artwork is prepared as a single-tone file. On faux leather a heated die presses the design into the surface; on genuine leather a laser engraves it. Each patch is cut to shape, the backing is applied, and every patch is inspected before it ships. How long do custom leather 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 What size should a hat patch be? Patch backings compared: iron-on, sew-on, velcro and sticker How much do custom patches cost? 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