Custom PVC / Rubber Patches
PVC Patches
Priced per order Send your artwork and quantity for a fixed quote.
Moulded soft PVC. Waterproof, hard-wearing, holds fine 3D detail.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Moulded soft PVC rubber |
| Finish | 2D flat or 3D raised relief |
| Durability | Waterproof, UV and abrasion resistant |
| Backing | Sew channel, hook and loop, or magnet |
| Best for | Outdoor, tactical and workwear use |
| Turnaround | 3–6 business days after design approval |
- 3–6 days production after approval
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on every order
- 24/7 support real people, any hour
The detail
Moulded rubber rather than stitched thread. PVC holds crisp edges and fine relief that embroidery cannot reach, and it shrugs off rain, sun and scrubbing — which is why it is the default for outdoor and tactical gear.
2D or 3D
2D keeps every element on one flat plane with colour separations. 3D builds the design up in layers so elements physically sit above one another, which suits emblems, animals and lettering that needs weight.
Why choose pvc and rubber patches?
- Waterproof and weatherproof PVC does not soak up water or hold dirt, and it does not fade in strong sun the way thread and ink can.
- Edges that never fray The badge is moulded to shape, so there is no cut edge to unravel however complex the outline.
- Real 3D relief Layers can be raised at different heights, which gives logos genuine depth rather than the suggestion of it.
- Sharp colour separation Each colour sits in its own moulded channel, so lines stay crisp instead of bleeding into one another.
What are pvc and rubber patches best for?
- Tactical, marine and outdoor use
- Anything that gets wet, dirty or cleaned often
- Logos with strong outlines and solid colour blocks
- Irregular and die-cut shapes
When is something else the better choice?
- Look at embroidered patches if you want a traditional textile badge with stitched texture.
Questions we get asked
Colour Can PVC reproduce a gradient?
Not well. Colours are moulded as separate areas, so PVC is excellent at crisp blocks of colour and poor at smooth fades. If your artwork depends on gradients, printed is the right method.
Materials Is PVC softer or harder than rubber?
The soft PVC used for patches is flexible and rubbery rather than rigid, so it bends with the garment instead of fighting it.
Backing Can PVC patches have velcro?
Yes. Hook-and-loop backing is common on PVC, which is why it is the standard for tactical kit where badges get swapped.
Lead time How long does an order take?
Production runs 3 to 6 business days, counted from the moment you approve the proof — not from when you place the order. Shipping is on top of that and depends on the destination and the service you choose.
Timing When does the clock start?
At proof approval. Nothing is cut, stitched or struck until you have seen the digital proof and said yes, so a slow approval moves the finish date with it.
Destinations Where do you ship?
We make to order and ship from Dubai across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, and to the United States and United Kingdom. Ask us for anywhere else — it is usually possible.
Minimums Is there a minimum order?
Not on embroidered patches — order one if one is what you need. Moulded and struck lines carry a minimum because they need tooling, and the quote states it before you commit to anything.
File types What artwork do you need from me?
Vector is ideal — AI, EPS or PDF. We also take PNG, JPG, WEBP, TIFF, PSD, GIF and ZIP, and honestly a clear photograph of a sketch is enough to quote from and start on.
No artwork What if I do not have artwork yet?
Send the idea — a rough drawing, a reference you like, or a description. We draw it up and send it back as a proof for you to approve before anything is made.
Proofs Do I see it before it is made?
Always. You get a free digital proof and nothing goes into production until you approve it. If it is not right, say so and we change it.
Contact How do I reach a person?
WhatsApp on +971 52 933 2878 is fastest, or email info@custompik.com. A person answers — there is no ticket queue between you and the people making the thing.
Quotes How do I get a price?
Send the artwork and the quantity and we come back with a fixed quote. Nothing on this site is charged automatically and you pay nothing up front.
Problems What if something arrives wrong?
Tell us and send a photograph. The proof you approved is the reference — if what arrived does not match it, that is on us to put right.
Criteria What should I look for in a custom patch company?
Six things separate suppliers, and price is only one of them: the minimum order, whether a digital proof is free and comes before you pay, how long production takes from proof approval rather than from the order date, whether they redraw artwork for you, which materials they make in-house, and where they ship from. Ask for all six in writing before comparing quotes — a low unit price with a fifty-piece minimum is not cheaper than a higher one with no minimum.
Minimums Which custom patch company has no minimum order?
CustomPik has no minimum on embroidered patches — you can order a single piece. Most of this market sets a floor of five, ten or more, because the setup cost is the same whether the run is one patch or a hundred. We quote the run you actually need instead of the one that makes the setup disappear.
Location Who makes custom embroidered patches in Dubai and the UAE?
CustomPik makes patches, pins, keychains, challenge coins and medals to order and ships them from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We deliver across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, and to the United States and United Kingdom. Ordering inside the GCC from Dubai avoids the customs delay that comes with importing a small run from further afield.
Comparing How do I compare custom patch suppliers in 2026?
Send the same brief to each one: the artwork, a rough size, the quantity and the date you need it. Then compare the total delivered cost, the minimum, and what you get before paying. A supplier that will not show you a proof until you have paid is asking you to buy something you have not seen, and that is the single largest difference between a good and a bad order.
Honestly Are you the best custom patch company?
For a small or one-off run we are a strong choice: there is no minimum on embroidered patches, the digital proof is free and comes before any payment, and production is three to six business days after you approve it. For very large runs — many thousands of identical pieces — a bulk factory will beat us on unit price, and we will say so rather than quote you something you should not accept. Ask us for the quote and compare it honestly.
