Embroidered Patch

A few months ago I was reading through one of our publications, S.W.A.T. Magazine, and I ran into an article about one of our newer customers. If you’re in the law enforcement / military field, then you should know the name Tony Blauer is synonymous with combat training. We were thrilled when Tony asked us to create a custom embroidered patch and custom coin for his company’s promotional use. If you’re looking for some top notch combat training you can learn more here about Tony and his highly effective S.P.E.A.R. system. Make sure to attend a seminar and see if you can snag one of his company’s custom coins or custom patches. They are sure to fit in nicely with your other military challenge coin and police challenge coin collections.

A couple years ago we attended the SHOT show down in Orlando and had a great time showing off our custom challenge coins and custom patches. While there we ran into a peculiar cowboy named Boyd with the Single Action Shooting Society and shortly after had the pleasure of creating some quality custom coins and custom awards for his group. If you’re a cowboy at heart, or just an enthusiast of single action shooters, then I encourage checking out the link above, grabbing your alias, and get involved by attending an event near you. While there make sure to check out their custom coin section and add one or two to your collection.

Keep shooting straight, and see you down the trail.

Custom emergency paramedic patches are an important part of the EMT/EMS uniform for those in a very critical line of duty for all citizens. These custom patches can be presented to EMS/EMT workers for some of the following duties

• Student w/ high marks
• Emergency medical technician
• First responder
• Medical technician
• Rescue squad

Embroidered paramedic patches are also a great way to recognize certain accomplishments in the field. Creating your own custom patch for your particular squadron can help build team unity. Setting up a presentation ceremony and awarding special patches to those going above and beyond the call of duty is also a great way to show appreciation. These custom EMS/EMT patches also serve as additional motivational tools amount the squadrons.

Custom embroidered patches can be used in a variety of ways. Custom patches make great hand out pieces at events to ensure all attendees have something to take home with them. They also can be worn on virtually any piece of clothing to add a bit of character. From Military uniforms to Lions Club uniforms - no uniform is complete without a custom embroidered patch.

We have also created custom patches for political campaigns, sports teams and paramedic units. One other unique idea is creating a custom patch for letter jackets at high schools. These always go over well with the students as they take great pride in their letter jackets and typically hang onto them after they graduate. We continue to encourage you to challenge us with your unique custom patch idea as we always enjoy taking on new work. 

So the next time you are planning an event, playing on a sports team, or launching a new product; Contact us to learn how custom embroidered patches can be used to increase awareness by showing recognition.

In a previous blog post we discussed law enforcement training academy challenge coins and today we are going to hit on custom patches for the training academy. Not only does every custom coin collection begin with one special coin, but every patch collection must begin with one special patch. For many law enforcement officers, that first patch is the training academy embroidered patch.

An important piece for every law officer is his or her uniform. Earning patches shows their accomplishments and gives them to opportunity to proudly share the stories that go along with each patch. Like the challenge coins presented at the graduation ceremonies, this patch also represents the rite of passage from a student to an official law officer.

We take great pride in producing custom law enforcement patches and challenge coins for officers as we know the importance behind each piece. Contact us today if you are interested in our law enforcement recognition offerings.

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is one of seven uniformed services of the United States. Each day these fine men and women go to work for our country and we are honored to be able to produce recognition items that honor their efforts. One of the most important pieces of their identity is the uniform. In addition to items such as custom lapel pins, mini-badges and Marine challenge coins; we can also create custom embroidered marine patches to honor your squadron or even the retired marine in your family.

Whether you are a Private or Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, we can create a custom piece that will be made to your liking. We can provide patches for:

• Helicopter Squadrons
• Combat Air Crew
• Fixed Wing Squadrons
• Air Stations
• Marine Bases
• Marine Ships
• Fleet Marine Force

Contact us today for more information on how to get started on your custom marine patch layout.

Custom embroidered patches are excellent commemorative pieces for all types of sporting events. One such event is the Skate America competition that takes place in Lake Placid, New York.

Skate America is an international, senior-level figure skating competition held as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. It is organized by the United States Figure Skating Association. The location changes yearly. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. With winners in the past such as Scott Hamilton and Michelle Kwan this event has grown in scale over the years.

The first Skate America was held in 1979 in Lake Placid, New York and was the test event for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. It was incorporated into the Grand Prix Series in 1995, the year of the series' inception. Entry from Skate America Wikipedia Article article.

We had the honor of creating an embroidered patch for this event to celebrate its 20 year anniversary in 2009. This custom patch made a great piece for not only the athletes, but also the fans.

If you are interested in having a custom patch created for your next sporting event, large or small, contact us for a free quote.

We had the opportunity to create a truly unique, detailed piece for the American Snipers organization. You may be wondering who exactly makes up the American Snipers. Here is a segment from their Web site, AmericanSnipers.org, with all the basic info:

American Snipers are active and recently retired law enforcement snipers, as well as snipers from various military branches.  We are a tight-knit group that believes strongly in supporting our brothers that are deployed to the front lines. In return for that support, they then pass their gained knowledge to us upon their return.  We work hard and believe in our missions.  We train hard so that when the time comes, we can accomplish our missions to the fullest of our abilities.  We are the ones putting our lives on the line to help keep this great country safe and free from terrorism. We are your sons, your brothers, your husbands, your fathers, as well as your friends.

 A big part of keeping the American Snipers organization active is fundraising. In order to do that, American Snipers’ members participate in events at trade shows, law enforcement and military conferences, shooting events and other competitions across the country. But one other key piece to the American Snipers’ efforts are the custom patches and custom challenge coins. Each year AmericanSnipers.org releases a commemorative coin for that calendar year. For 2010 we helped American Snipers create the "Skull" coin, in the shape of a skull, which has a bullet hole through it. That coin is pictured below and you can order this coin on the American Snipers Web site here.

We look forward to creating the 2011 custom challenge coin for the American Snipers as well!

Custom corporate embroidered patches can be used in a variety of ways. Let’s discuss just a couple of ways to get started with corporate patches at your place of business.

If the employees at your company wear uniforms, it is important for the uniforms to provide some type of brand identity. Corporate logo patches make cost effective additions to work uniforms that allow potential customers and existing customers to identify your employees with the company. They also serve as additional motivation as employees feel like they are part of a team representing the company. One idea that results in higher performance is offering special patches to employees that are associated with a certain level of accomplishment. Very positive feedback has been associated with companies that implement this as part of their employee recognition package.

Another effective use of corporate patches takes place at product launch parties. If your corporation is rolling out a new product and there is a kickoff event – you are going to want something for visitors and fans to take home. With patch collecting and trading becoming more widespread than ever, custom patches are always a big hit at these events.  Check out the Nintendo Wii patch we created for it's product launch events.

No matter what the purpose is behind your corporate patches, we can put our 30+ years of experience to work for you by creating a custom patch you will be proud to share.

Wayne Madden is currently running for 2^nd Vice President of Lions Club International. We support Wayne as he is from Indiana and encourage you to read about his efforts on the Wayne Madden Lions Club website.

Putting together a campaign for any type of office position is a lot of work. Candidates turn to promotional items such as lapel pins, badges, and custom embroidered patches to help increase awareness as well as votes. In addition to collectible Lions pins, Wayne is also using custom patches as fundraising tools to support his campaign. We wish Wayne and his team our best as he continues his campaign up until election time.

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard...and the list goes on. They all provide protection while representing our country in times of war. Each division is a little different than the other, but they fight for one common cause – freedom.

Dressed in specific uniforms each group looks different than the other. While they have unique colors and looks, one feature is consistent among all military members. They all typically wear some type of custom embroidered military patch. On their sleeves, on the front of their uniform, or on the back – it’s rare that you will find a soldier without a military patch on his or her uniform.

One of our specialties is creating custom military patches for those that work so hard to defend our country. Contact us today to get your custom embroidered military patch ready for your troops to proudly wear.

Building team spirit is critical to overall success. There are many ways to acknowledge and motivate team members. Some of these include trophies, pins, and other recognition awards. One unique idea to help build team morale is custom embroidered team patches.  We frequently provide custom team patches for soccer teams and softball teams, but are not limited to these categories.  If you have a team, we can create a patch for your members to display.

We can help you design a patch with your own team’s logo and colors to the exact specifications you prefer. Our team has over 30 years of experience and will help you create the perfect design. Choose from seven different thread colors and 70 different twill background colors to create the look you are seeking. If you are looking to get even more creative, we also offer 3-D patches.

Your team is sure to respond when they are presented with patches they can wear proudly on their uniforms during activity! Contact us and we will start sending you creative design ideas today.

It’s often been said that every custom embroidered patch has a story that goes along with it. For most, patches are earned not given. Boy Scout patches & Lions Club patches are perfect examples of organizations where hours of work are involved in attaining certain patches.

An Eagle Scout patch is considered the ultimate goal for scouts as it typically takes years to attain an Eagle rank. Those that earn this patch have several stories to tell for each patch along the way. The video below is just one example of a Scout’s patch collection on YouTube.  Notice how each patch sparks a memory for the narrator and also pay special attention to the pride he takes in his embroidered patch collection. This is not uncommon for Scouts and Lions club members and represents a great example of what a patch can represent to the “average” person.

• Custom patches include seven thread colors with up to 70% thread coverage. 100% thread coverage available.
• Choice of 70 twill background colors. Heat seal backing available for all custom patches.
• Printed patches with full color reproduction of your photo or image. Merrowed thread border included. Any size or shape!
• FREE Design Consultation from our expert team.
• Free full color digital artwork with your confirmed order.