Choosing Right Suppliers For Custom Patches

Many companies, groups and organizations find Custom Patches are an outstanding marketing and identification tool. Once an organization has made the decision to order custom patches, they need to select a patch provider as carefully as the supplier of any other custom-made product.

A cursory Internet search easily reveals dozens of companies that produce custom patches. Selecting the right one takes a little more effort.

The foremost thing to look for is a company that puts customer service first. Any provider worth doing business with should be willing to listen to customer needs and respond to those needs. Graphic artists should be ready and willing to work with the customer to design the custom patches EXACTLY to the customer’s specifications.

A company that’s been in existence selling custom patches for at least several years is always a positive sign. It’s easy to start a business and advertise on the Internet. But it takes the ability to produce and to satisfy customers to stay in business beyond the short term.

Any customer planning to order 50 custom patches or more should consider only larger established companies as well. For large quantities, a supplier needs state-of-the-art computerized embroidery equipment. Having said that, it’s also a good idea to check minimum order quantities. There’s no point to a minimum order of 200 custom patches if an organization only needs 50.

Any reputable custom patch provider should offer straightforward pricing. There shouldn’t be any hidden charges for artwork, revisions, shipping or setup costs. One price should cover every aspect of a custom patch order, and should include all of those items.

In particular, any good supplier will offer free artwork and revisions. Talented graphic artists should be on staff to help customers design custom patches or update existing designs at no charge.

Consider shipping times. Any quality custom patch company should be able to get custom patches to the customer in 14 days or less from the time of the initial order. If they can’t guarantee that kind of turnaround, it’s wise to look elsewhere.

With those basics out of the way, review what the custom patches company can provide. A good patch company can be a tremendous help to customers when it comes to deciding matters related to the patch design, size and other matters. Whether a stock shape or a purely custom patch design fits the customer’s needs can be determined through discussion with the customer. Extras such as neon or metallic threads can give any custom patch extra visual appeal.

Don’t forget the type of custom patch backing that is needed. Sew-on, iron-on, Velcro and tape all have their appropriate specialized applications. A good custom patch company will work with customers to answer those questions and create custom patches that exactly fit the customers’ needs.

The bottom line is, the custom patches selected represent the organization and its members wearing them. With just a little research time, those custom patches will be something that members can wear with pride and show off to the community.

By: Jon - Patches4less

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Patches4Less is the industry leader in the design and production of Custom Patches . The company produces custom patches in a variety of sizes, colors and styles to suit any occasion.