Custom Air Force Uniform Patches
Built for Duty, Designed with Pride
High-quality embroidered, PVC, and woven patches made to meet Air Force standards and showcase your unit’s identity. Whether you’re updating uniforms, creating morale gear, or restocking for an event, we make it easy to get patches that look sharp and hold up to wear.
Why Sienna Pacific
At Sienna Pacific, we believe that every patch carries history, teamwork, and pride.
We’re a veteran-owned company that brings precision, service, and reliability to every order.
Our production is handled by trusted international partners, allowing us to offer competitive pricing without cutting corners on quality. Every order is carefully inspected before it ships from our California office to you.
Why teams choose us:
- Veteran-owned company
- Consistent quality through global manufacturing partners Accurate Pantone color matching and clean detailing
- Easy communication and project tracking from quote to delivery Reliable shipping anywhere in the U.S. or abroad
Your unit deserves a patch that looks official, feels durable, and arrives on time. That’s what we deliver.
Choose the Right Patch for Your Mission
Not every patch is built the same.
Choose the style that fits your design and purpose.
| Feature | PVC (Rubber) | Embroidered | Woven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look & Feel | 3D raised, waterproof | Textured thread depth | Flat, fine detail |
| Durability | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Best Use | Tactical gear, OCP uniforms | Dress uniforms, jackets | Lightweight uniforms, morale patches |
Each style can be made with a loop backing stitched directly to the patch, or you can order matching hook panels for your garments and bags.
OPTIONS — Your Design. Your Specs. Your Way.
We understand military precision. That’s why every detail is built to your specifications—shape, size, thread count, backing, and finish.
Need help cleaning up your art file? Our design team can assist for a small service fee—no guesswork, just accurate production-ready art.
Shapes
Round, shield, wings, or fully custom
PRICE TIERS / MOQ — Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.
We don’t do “surprise quotes.” Every estimate includes manufacturing, setup, and proofing—plus shipping calculated based on weight and destination.
| Quantity | Ideal For | Average Cost (Per Patch) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 pcs | Small Squadrons | from $3.80 |
| 100 pcs | ROTC programs, morale gear | from $1.55 |
| 250 pcs | ROTC programs, morale gear | from $1.00 |
| 500 pcs | Large events or base distribution | Custom quote |
- Minimum Order: 50 pieces
- Lead Time: 2–3 weeks after Pre-production sample approval
- Pre-production photo image is free for all of our custom patch orders
Custom sample pricing estimate for a 2″x2″ patch, with 4 colors. For other sizes and specs, Request a Quote. Other fees such as Artwork & Design, and Shipping apply.
Want an exact number? Send us your design and project specs and we’ll get back to you with a free quote within 24 hours.
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Questions?
Apparently they do. However, the only direct reference to Air Force deployment patches we have found so far is on Reddit and it was made by an anonymous airmen under the username nomansland305. Nevertheless, if you meant Combat Patches, they are exclusive for the Army and are officially called “shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service” (SSI-FWTS).
Combat Patches, officially called “shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service” (SSI-FWTS), are exclusive for soldiers of the U.S. Army. Although, according to Bryan Martyn (former Flight Officer at USAF from 1977 to 2001) answer in Quora if you served in the Army and earned a Combat Patch, and then served in the Air Force you could wear it in your uniform. This idea is reinforced by the answers of another military forum.
As rules on the proper use of patches on military uniforms are always changing the better source for this kind of official information we have found is the document called Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel (2022). There you can find the following paragraph:
“Airmen may wear the badges of other military services while permanently assigned to units that perform duties with another military service. Airmen may also continue to wear earned, permanently awarded Air Force and other services’ qualification badges that meet the criteria in paragraph 9.1, regardless of duty assignment.” Found on: Chapter 5 UTILITY UNIFORMS 5.1. Airman Battle Uniform (ABU), Men’s and Women’s. Page 43
It depends on the type of patch. Some patches mean rank, others mean the unit/squadron or mission where the wearer have being assigned to. Award Patches identify officers that have earned a badge for a special skill, school Patches show the wearer have graduated or is an instructor of certain school. Morale Patches are maily used on the weekends or during special events and can help improve the mood or spirit.
Are you wondering “What Side does squadron patch go on? or What side does the air force patch go on?”
To better answer these questions and other we are going to refer to the latest official document about the subject: Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel (2022). According to this document patches placements depends on the type of uniform as follows:
1. Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) Patches Placements.
On the Pockets:
“Full size graduate patches will be worn and may only be worn on the pockets. Only permanently conferred graduate patches (i.e. USAF Weapons School Graduate Patch and USAF Test Pilot School Patch) may be worn.”
(Page 43)
Above the pockets:
Wearer’s Left Side: “U.S. AIR FORCE” nametape
Wearer’s Right Side: last name nametape
2. Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) Uniform Patches Placements
On the Right Sleeve (2 patches max.):
– U.S. flag patch (mandatory). Wear it centered at the top of hook and loop while in–garrison and deployed.
– Unit patch (mandatory). Wear it centered in the middle of the Hook and Loop® area under the U.S. Flag.
– Morale Patches (optional). You can wear it during weekend drills on Friday, Saturday or Sundays or during special events, only when authorized by your commanders.
On the Left Sleeve (2 patches max.):
“The graduated commander’s insignia does not count as one of two patches i.e. it may be worn in addition to two patches.”
– HHQ Patch (mandatory, with exceptions). Wear it centered in the middle of the Hook and Loop area.
– USAF School Patches (graduate or instructor) are authorized on the left sleeve. In the place of HHQ, or if using both, graduate patches should be on top.
– Duty shields such as Inspector General and Security Forces are authorized on the left sleeve and will be centered at the top of the Hook and Loop area
The following Authorized Duty Identifier Patches/Tabs have to be centered at the top of the Hook and Loop® area.
3. Flight Duty Uniform
4. Desert Flight Duty Uniform.
For other types of uniforms such as maternity uniforms and others please refer directly to the above quoted document.
Yes, they do have Unit Patches.
As stated in this official document, about the use of Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform:
“Organizational unit of assignment subdued spice brown color criteria patches are mandatory upon availability (non-unit entities such as Directorates, AF Elements are optional)”
(point 5.2.6.1.2. / Page 48)
For the OCP Uniform wear your unit/squadron patch on the Right Sleeve centered in the middle of the Hook and Loop® area under the U.S. Flag. Source: Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance / Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel (2022)
Air Force PVC Patches Sample Gallery
PVC patches are a popular choice for airman clothes and military gear. They are waterproof, strong and flexible as rubber. Plus, they allow 2D and 3D design, making them ideal for creating custom insignia. Here are some examples of the PVC patches we have created for members of the USAF and Space Force
Air Force Embroidered and Woven Patches Sample Gallery
Embroidered patches offer a classic look, while woven patches allow for more detail, small lettering, and almost photo-quality resolution. No matter which type of patch you choose, we are confident that you will be satisfied with the final product. Take a look at the following samples to better understand how they differentiate.
Let’s Build Your Next Patch.
Bring your squadron’s design to life with custom air force uniform patches that look sharp, hold up to wear, and ship on time. Our team will guide you through every step — from quote to proof to delivery, with clear communication and dependable quality.
