Timelines at a glance
These are working-day timelines from deposit receipt, not calendar days. They assume clean, approved artwork. Revisions and back-and-forth add time at the proof stage, not during production.
| Patch type | Standard | Rush |
|---|
| Embroidered | 12–16 business days | 7–9 business days |
| Woven | 14–18 business days | 10–12 business days |
| PVC / Rubber | 14–18 business days | Not available (mold lead time) |
| Chenille | 14–18 business days | Available on some quantities |
Minimums and quantities
Minimums exist because setup (digitizing, creating the mold, threading the machine) costs roughly the same whether you run 50 patches or 5,000. The per-unit cost drops significantly at higher quantities. Common pricing breaks are at 50, 100, 250 and 500 units.
If you genuinely need a single piece (for a costume, a gift or a pre-production sample) reach out. We can produce single units at a higher per-piece cost for embroidered patches only. Minimum quantities for PVC and chenille are fixed due to the tooling involved.
Revisions and approvals
Every order includes up to three rounds of proof revisions at no extra charge. Each revision cycle takes one to two business days. After three rounds, additional revisions are billed at a flat hourly rate. In practice, most orders close within one or two rounds.
Production does not start until you send written approval of the proof. That email confirmation is your final sign-off — review it carefully. Color accuracy depends on your monitor calibration; if color matching is critical, ask for a Pantone-matched proof.
Shipping and international orders
We ship throughout the US and to Canada, the UK, Australia and most of Europe. International orders ship via USPS International Priority or FedEx International Economy. Customs duties and import taxes are the responsibility of the recipient and vary by country. Lead times for international orders add 5–10 business days to the timelines listed above.
Bulk orders and reorders
Once your artwork is digitized and approved, reorders are significantly faster — typically 8–10 business days for embroidered and 10–12 for other types. We keep your files archived for two years from the last order date.
