FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions


Modern bullion wire usually contains only a trace of real gold. Most wire is made from metal alloys with a gold or silver finish, which keeps the price practical while still giving your crest the classic shine people expect from traditional bullion work.

We accept small and large orders so that you can order a few patches for a family event or thousands for company uniforms. The price per patch drops as quantity rises. Share your quantity and design, and we will send a quote with clear pricing.

Yes, towel digitizing accounts for loop pile, thickness, and absorbency that flat fabric doesn't have. Stitch density, underlay, and pull compensation all need adjustment, or the design will sink into the towel, fray quickly, or lose shape after just a few washes and use.

Sew-on patches suit work shirts best, because heavy industrial washes and high dryer heat can weaken iron-on adhesive. Iron-on patches, on the other hand, work well for promotional T-shirts that see gentler care. Many businesses combine both methods for strength and quick application.

Chenille patches combine chenille yarn, usually acrylic or wool, with a felt base and often a felt border. A machine loops the yarn through the felt to create a raised, fuzzy pile, while flat embroidery can add fine details such as text or outlines.

Twill, felt, canvas, and cotton all perform well because they hold shape while cutting and resist fraying at the edges. Faux leather works too for bolder, modern designs. Our digitizers adjust underlay and pull compensation based on your specific fabric applique choice to keep it consistent.

Vector files like AI, EPS, or PDF work best, since they scale to any patch size without losing detail. If you only have a logo in PNG or JPG format, we can convert it into a clean vector file as part of the artwork preparation process.

Vector files such as AI, EPS, SVG, or PDF give the best results, since they keep lines sharp at any size. However, we also accept high-resolution PNG and JPG files, and phone photos of sketches. Our team will redraw the artwork where needed.