There are subtle but important differences between Woven Patches and Embroidered Patches. However, it seems necesary first to define both of them.
What is a Woven Patch?
Woven Patches are patches done by stitching a design with threads into a piece of fabric.
What is an embroidered Patch?
Embroidered Patches are patches which design is achieved by interlacing threads.
There is a distinct difference in the looks of an embroidered patch to a woven patch:
- The weave of a woven patch is a created with a much thinner thread, just like a woven label.
- The thinner threads enable a tighter weave so there can be more detail in the artwork.
- The threads also provide cleaner lines and a flatter appearance, closer to a printed look.
- The thickness of the patch is also more streamlined and thin.
REASON 2 – THE Detail
The fine, graphic details in the print of the Police Chef Badge Below gives it a distinct advantage over its embroidered counterpart.
Because an embroidered patch is stitched more densely with a heavier embroidery thread, the threads make the patch feel thicker also gives off a certain lift and three dimensional look.
This is a great option if you don’t have a lot of text or detail on your patch and would like the overall classic look of an embroidered patch.
So if your artwork is: 1) Very Precise 2) Has small details, or 3) Has very fine lettering, then you may consider woven patches as your best option.
REASON 3 – THE Flexibility
With a woven patch, due to the material and production process, a patch can be made in much smaller size without losing integrity, even down to 1″.
Unlike an embroidered patch, woven patches can go on the inside or outside of clothing without a bulky feeling. Thinner threads make Woven patches thinner them embroidered patches, providing a level of flexibility that makes the patch more versatile.
