For U.S. schools, teams, clubs, and brands
This guide covers patch placement, patch types, embroidery, and printing methods. Use it to pick the right look for your team. If you want to build a jacket, use our jacket builder.
We scale your artwork to match the jacket size, from XS to 6XL. Below are standard sizes for a Medium jacket.
The front view shows common spots for letters, numbers, names, and small detail patches. The back view shows spots for large names, big numbers, and main graphics.
Used For
Chenille letter, school crest, mascot, student initials, school name
Purpose
Main identity (most classic spot)
Used For
Small player number, sport icon, position (QB/G), graduation year
Purpose
Extra identity and role details
Used For
Name script, small number, senior patch, small mascot, club tag
Purpose
Personal details near the pocket
Used For
Small number, short motto, city patch, sub-logo, sponsor patch
Purpose
Balance and small details
Used For
Sport patch, team logo, league patch, state patch, captain "C"
Purpose
Shows sport and team level
Used For
Graduation year, class patch, region patch, academic patch
Purpose
Shows year and school story
Used For
Awards (MVP, All-State), varsity bars, tournament badge, stars
Purpose
Show off achievements
Used For
Captain year, team awards, championship badges, varsity bars
Purpose
Show off achievements
Used For
Tiny icons, small stars, small numbers, short tag (1 to 2 words)
Purpose
Small detail near wrist
Used For
Tiny motto, tiny icon set, small year tag, small number
Purpose
Small detail near wrist
Used For
Last name, "COACH", "CAPTAIN", short slogan
Purpose
Quick identity from behind
Used For
Big mascot, team name, large player number, logo, big patch
Purpose
Main statement on the back
Used For
City and state, short motto, championship list, "EST." year
Purpose
Extra back info
Used For
Name label, student ID, team label, care label
Purpose
Personal hidden info
Used For
Dedication message, roster print, senior night message
Purpose
Hidden story or memory
Production Note: We scale all artwork to match your final jacket dimensions perfectly. On request: We can send a digital proof so you can review patch placement before production. To get a proof, leave a note in the jacket builder.
Felt patches are soft shapes we sew onto your jacket. They are the classic pick for varsity letters. You can add them to varsity jackets for big letters, large numbers, and year patches.
Not best for: Do not use felt for tiny text or thin lines. Choose woven patches or direct embroidery for small details.
We cut felt into your letter or shape. If you want a 3D effect, we stack 1 to 3 layers. Then we stitch the edge so it stays flat and clean.
Felt holds up very well. Spot clean and avoid high heat. For wool varsity jackets, dry cleaning is the safest way to wash.
These are felt patches covered in bright thread. You get the bold shape of felt with extra details on top. They are perfect for logos with many colors and shapes.
We turn your art into a stitch file and sew the thread onto felt. Then we cut the patch and sew it onto the jacket. This makes it very strong.
Great for school use. Avoid ironing right on the thread. If you wash at home, turn the jacket inside out and use cold water.
Chenille patches use thick, fluffy yarn for a soft feel. This is the classic style for letterman jacket embroidery. It is great for big letters and simple mascots.
We sew chenille yarn loops onto a felt base. Then we cut and finish the patch edge. Most schools add a clean ns:border stitch for a great look.
Chenille stays soft if you keep it away from heavy rubbing. Spot clean when you can. Dry cleaning works best to protect the yarn.
We stitch your design right into the jacket fabric. It works on all jackets and most locations. This is the top choice for chest names, small logos, and line art.
We load your file into the machine and stitch the design directly into the jacket fabric. Then we trim the back for a neat finish.
Direct embroidery is one of the strongest options you can pick. Wash cold when needed. For wool jackets, dry clean is best.
This uses fluffy chenille yarn stitched right onto the jacket body. It gives a soft, raised look. It works best for big letters and simple chest icons.
We stitch chenille yarn straight onto the jacket. It forms soft loops to make your design thick and bold.
Avoid heavy rubbing on the yarn. Spot clean when possible. Dry clean is safest for wool jacket bodies.
Woven patches use thin yarn to make very sharp details. They are best for detailed badges, flags, and company logos. We can also sew them onto coach jackets as simple flat patches.
We weave the design with thin yarn, then cut and finish the edges. The result is a thin and very detailed flat patch.
These patches last a long time because the weave is tight. Avoid high heat on velcro backing. Spot clean for best results.
Leather patches offer a clean and tough look. We laser cut the leather and sew layers together. They look great on bomber jackets for a sleek brand finish.
We cut leather using a laser for very clean edges. Then we sew the patch onto the jacket so it stays put forever.
Leather patches are tough. Try not to soak the patch in water. If the jacket gets wet, let it air dry naturally.
Puff embroidery places thin foam under the thread to raise the design. It makes your text pop out. It is great for bold text and simple shapes on the chest or back.
We place foam right under the stitch path. We sew over it so the whole design lifts up. After that, we pull off the extra foam.
Puff holds its shape well. Avoid crushing it or using high heat. Spot clean gently when possible.
Tackle twill is a fabric letter we sew down with a clean border. It looks very sporty. It is perfect for large back numbers, player names, and sleeve years.
We cut strong twill fabric into your letters or numbers. Then we stitch the edge tightly so it stays flat and safe.
Very tough and great for sports. Avoid high heat to protect the ns:border stitch. Spot clean when you can.
DTF prints your art on a film, and we heat press it onto the fabric. It captures full-color photos and small details perfectly. It works great on fleece hoodies.
We print your design on special film, add adhesive powder, and press it hot. This keeps every color and small detail safe.
DTF handles washing well. Wash in cold water and never iron right on the print.
Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh screen onto the fabric. It is best for bold logos and simple shapes. It is a strong choice for clean color blocks.
We burn screens for each color, then squeegee ink through them directly onto your gear. Great for simple orders in bulk.
Prints last well if you wash them in cold water. Try not to use high heat drying so the ink does not crack.
HTV is colored vinyl that we cut and press onto the jacket. It is best for names and numbers with one solid color. It is very popular for simple sleeve numbers.
We cut strong vinyl shapes with a machine, then heat press them hard. It gives a sharp and bright look for numbers.
Wash in cold water. Never iron right on the vinyl. Let your jacket air dry to keep the names peeling safely.
Sublimation uses heat to dye the ink right into polyester. The print feels totally smooth. It is best for custom jacket linings and all-over colorful patterns.
We use high heat to push colored dye right into the jacket fibers. Your design will not rub off because it becomes the fabric.
Sublimation is very strong and never cracks. Wash in cold water and stay away from bleach to keep colors perfect.
Woven labels are small tags sewn inside the jacket neck or hem. We make these during a full bulk order. Talk to our team to match your label size and spot.
We guide you on the best label size once we pick the jacket style.
We weave the tag art with tiny yarn. Then we cut the edges and sew them right into the jacket during production.
Woven labels do not fade. Wash the jacket cold and avoid intense heat to keep the stitching perfect.
Use the builder to pick colors, then add patches, letters, and embroidery.
Quick answers to help you pick the right jacket options.
