Expert tips, guides, and real-world knowledge for designing, creating, and ordering custom patches.https://libertypatches.comhttps://libertypatches.com/blog/embroidery-processhttps://libertypatches.com/blog/embroidery-processFrom artwork review to inspection: digitizing, underlay, stitching, edge finishing and the two quality checks that happen before an embroidered patch ships.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:55:27 GMTMANUFACTURINGembroiderydigitizingproductionquality controlmanufacturinghttps://libertypatches.com/blog/pvc-vs-rubberhttps://libertypatches.com/blog/pvc-vs-rubberRubber patch usually means PVC. Silicone is a different material again. What each term actually refers to, and which one you are probably looking for.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:35:58 GMTPVC PATCHESpvcsiliconerubbermoldedterminologyhttps://libertypatches.com/blog/designing-patcheshttps://libertypatches.com/blog/designing-patchesA working order for designing a patch: decide the finished size first, then the construction, then simplify the artwork to fit both. Not the other way round.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:35:58 GMTDESIGN & ARTWORKdesignartworksizeconstructionproofhttps://libertypatches.com/blog/team-buildinghttps://libertypatches.com/blog/team-buildingHow to plan a patch order for a group: who gets what, how sizes and names are collected, what happens when someone joins, and how to make reorders match.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:35:58 GMTBUSINESSteamsgroupsprogramsrostersreordershttps://libertypatches.com/blog/best-threadshttps://libertypatches.com/blog/best-threadsHow thread choice and color references work on embroidered patches, why an exact brand match is not something any thread range can promise, and what to send.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:35:58 GMTMATERIALSthreadcolorembroiderybrand colorsproofhttps://libertypatches.com/blog/woven-vs-embroideredhttps://libertypatches.com/blog/woven-vs-embroideredWoven or embroidered? A side-by-side on detail, texture, thickness, edge and cost, and the one question about your artwork that usually settles it.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:35:58 GMTWOVEN PATCHESwovenembroideredcomparisondetailtexturehttps://libertypatches.com/blog/backing-guidehttps://libertypatches.com/blog/backing-guideHow to choose a patch backing: iron-on, sew-on, hook-and-loop, adhesive, magnets, pins and loops compared by fabric, permanence and how often it comes off.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:35:58 GMTBACKING OPTIONSbackingattachmentiron-onsew-onhook-and-loopadhesivemagnetichttps://libertypatches.com/blog/care-guidehttps://libertypatches.com/blog/care-guideCaring for custom patches by construction and attachment: the 48 hour wait after heat application, washing, drying, and what the garment decides for you.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:35:58 GMTCARE GUIDEcarewashingiron-onleatherchenilleattachment