Custom PVC Patches for Your Uniforms

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) can be molded to any shape and dyed to any color or shade. It allows amazing detail and precision.Do not get confused with Vinyl Patches, which are just printed on a Vinyl Material. Soft Rubber works perfect for colorful or complicated designs with small lines or small text.

If you want to make your custom patch unique and awesome, you could add a 3D rubber layer -or two-, or amazing glow in the dark coloring, but nothing will make your patch more exciting than an amazing custom logo. Tactical PVC Morale patch for your tactical gear / morale gear.

If the logo / design you have in mind will go in a small area, don’t worry, we can make your custom PVC patches in almost any size, even a 1/2″ patch is not a challenge for us!The only major limitation is (besides your PVC design) the ability to attach Velcro backing to the back (you can have Hook and Loop or you can choose to have them plain with a sewing channel for you to attach them to your product in a permanent way, or if you prefer you can have adhesive peel’n stick backing.)
As a reference point, patches that are made to be worn on clothing, uniforms and gear, are usually in the 2″ to 3.5″ size, in any single direction, with the exception of ranger eyes, which are about 1″x1″ square.
A Patch that is used for branding purposes is usually between 0.5″ and 2.5″ in any dimension, and they do not have Hook and Loop on them. If you need to create a product that falls in the larger-than-normal category, don’t despair, we can make them up to 12″ long.

A standard patch has anywhere between 2 and 6, but we can make them with up to 16 colors. The world of colors is a very intense one. The tint or shades can look so much different in your monitor, cellphone, or even after you print it out, therefore we use the PMS color chart matching system for improved accuracy in the manufacturing process.
If there is a SOLID PMS color, we can almost 100% match it. However, we cannot use any tints during manufacturing, so if your (awesome graphic design) uses something like 10% of PMS #485, we will have to replace it with a similar PMS #, at 100%.
The only way we can use gradients and tints is with our Printing on Rubber production method (see below).

We can print your logo or design directly onto the Rubber, which works great for designs with gradients (4-color-process) and extremely small detail can be silk-screened onto PVC as well. The amazing versatility of Rubber allows us to use both methods into a single piece, some elements can be molded and some others can be printed.

–Permanently attached: You can sew them on. (Iron on patches are not possible with rubber products, as the rubber absorbs the heat and it doesn’t transmit it to the iron-on material)
–Semi-Permanently attached: You can use self-adhesive backing -sticky -. This is a great option if the item will not be frequently washed. (Ask Us to Send you samples so you can test for yourself if the adhesive will work for your application) As with any adhesive or glue, washing will cause it to loose its strength and your patch will fall off.
–Removable: You can have an easy and quick way of removing and adhering your patch to your clothing item, to either switch it out or to protect it from the wash, if you add Velcro your PVC Velcro patches.

While All PVC items have a 3 dimensional look, the reality is there is a difference between both styles and it has less to do with the number of layers, but how those layers appear to you. Read our article difference between 2D vs 3D PVC patch . Note: Your Base Layer will always be a 2D flat layer.

If you are looking to expand Your branding using soft rubber items, we are not just a patch maker, we can make amazing PVC keychains, zipper pulls, luggage tags, dog tags, PVC lapel pin and more. Visit our PVC Products page for a complete list.

There is a certain fascination with Glow in the Dark PVC Patches(G.I.D) in almost everything. From paint to party supplies, from bubbles to cats!
Believe it or not, there is even a song about the ‘Glow in the Dark’ phenomenon.
So should you GID your patch for your tactical uniforms?
We say absolutely!
The GID + PVC combo does present a challenge. Mainly, we need you to keep in mind that the ability to store light is directly proportional with the area exposed.
Or in layman’s terms: Your GID design must be large enough or the patch will not glow! (or it will not glow as bright as you would like)
The good news is that after you are past that small, yet important detail, You are good to go!