Emblem Terms, Types, & Special Features

Partially sticked design with background base cloth showing. The less stitching on the emblem, the more inexpensive the patch.

A fully-stitched high-class emblem with thread covering the entire patch. No base cloth is left exposed. Fill stitching is used to cover all areas of the design with thread.

Fully digitally printed (sublimation) emblems. Allows for photo-realistic images and fine details.

Chenille high-loop embroidered emblems have that classic wool-like texture and feel.

Bonnaz emblems have that beautiful coin-stitched look.

Hand-embroidered emblems or crests made with gold or silver bullion wire along with the finest silk threads.

Tired of the same old circular or square patch? There is no shape we can’t create!

Give your patch a shine or shimmer with our colorful section of metallic threads.

Have your patch stand out in the dark with our cool glow-in-the-dark thread options.

Best with simple shapes, this outter border wraps a locking stich around the emblem’s edge to provide a clean and uniform look.

Provides a thin and flat edge for emblems of any shape.

A 3/4″ wide braided button loop can be sewn onto the top back of any emblem for quick and easy attaching to a uniform pocket button.

Give your patch a unique 3D look and have your design really “pop” off the emblem with our raised “puff” embroidery.

Create a patch with a unique swinging piece attached with a brass grommet to give a 3D, layered and moving element to you design.

Easily attached rocker peices with Velcro hook and loop combination emblem.

Standard patch backing used for stabilization and sew-on purposes.

Required for all Boy Scout patches, features the BSA’s Official Licenced Scouting Product seal.

Velcro hook and/or loop backing available.

Per the BSA’s licencing guidlines and the BSA’s Guide to Insignia, all CSP emblems must measure  2.0″ x 5.0″ and include a PatchScan QR code.

Per the BSA’s licencing guidlines and the BSA’s Guide to Insignia, all OA pocket flap emblems must fit the exact size and shape of the uniform pocket flap (2.25″-2.50″ high x 5.00″ wide) and include a PatchScan QR code.

Custom single-piece patches with two, three or four digit unit numerals and with or without veteran’s bar. Available in Boy Scout tan and green, or in red and white for Cub Scout packs or Venturing crews.