Custom sew-on patches
No backing at all — just the patch, stitched on. It is the oldest method and still the most permanent, and it is the only one that works on the materials the others cannot touch.
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Available on woven and printed patches
Why choose sew-on patches?
- The most permanent attachmentStitching goes through the garment rather than sitting on top of it, so there is no adhesive to fail and no hook to wear out.
- Works on anythingLeather, waxed cotton, waterproof shell, denim — all the fabrics that defeat iron-on take a stitched badge without complaint.
- Sits flattestNo backing film and no hook layer, so a sew-on patch is the thinnest and most comfortable option against the body.
When is it the wrong choice?
It has to be sewn, which means either a needle and thread or a trip to a tailor. For a hundred school badges applied by parents, iron-on saves everyone an evening.
Choose iron-on patches instead if you need speed and the fabric is ordinary cotton or polyester.
How do you apply sew-on patches?
- Pin or tack the patch in place first — a badge that shifts halfway round the border is the most common way this goes wrong.
- Stitch around the edge, either by hand or on a machine, keeping just inside the border so the stitches sit in the patch rather than beyond it.
- Match the thread to the border colour and the stitching disappears; contrast it deliberately and it becomes part of the design.
How do you wash and care for them?
Wash the garment exactly as you would without the patch. There is no adhesive to soften and no hook to clog, which is why sew-on outlives every other backing.
Questions we get asked
Applying Which stitch should be used?
A straight stitch just inside the border is enough for most patches. A zigzag over the edge holds better on heavy kit that gets pulled about.
Applying Can a tailor do it?
Any tailor or alterations shop will, in minutes. For a large run it is worth asking for a price per piece rather than per garment.
Garments Does stitching damage the garment?
It puts holes in it, which is the trade for permanence. On a jacket nobody notices; on a technical shell it can compromise the waterproofing, so velcro on a sewn loop panel is the better answer there.
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.
Which products can have this backing?
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No minimum order
On embroidered patches. Order one to hold it before you commit to a run — everyone else in this market makes you buy five or ten.
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Free digital proof
You see exactly what will be made, and nothing goes into production until you approve it.
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3–6 days production
Business days, counted from your approval. Shipping is additional and depends on the destination.