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At Patch Makers NZ, our sublimated patches are where high resolution meets high impact. Perfect for designs with intricate artwork, gradients, or photo-like details, these patches give your design a smooth, vibrant finish. Using dye-sublimation printing, they offer exact colour matching and can be paired with embroidered edges for added polish. Great for uniforms, branding, and fashion, our sublimated patches are a go-to for when you want your design to shine in every stitch.
Want to make a statement? Sublimated beard man patches are perfect for high-detail portraits, characters, or even pop-culture designs. With dye-sublimation, your artwork gets the vibrant colours and lifelike detail it deserves, making it ideal for fightwear, creative merch, or personal branding. These patches stay fresh, won’t fade, and truly show off your unique style.
Lightweight, soft, and designed for all-day wear. Our classic sublimated patches are perfect for everyday apparel like t-shirts, hoodies, or caps. They offer a sleek, no-thread look while maintaining high-quality resolution in the design, making them perfect for logos, taglines, and modern branding.
Why choose between colour and texture when you can have both? Our hybrid sublimation-on-embroidery patches offer rich colour thanks to sublimation printing, with the added depth and dimension from embroidered edges. This option works great for logos or designs that need to stand out while still maintaining clarity and detail. It’s the perfect choice for those looking for a smart, modern patch that still brings the texture.
There is no attachment on the back.
Heat is required before the patch and fabric are bonded together.
Adhesive backing is easy to apply and remove, making it ideal when you need to quickly select an outfit or gear.
A hard plastic backing is added to the patch, giving the patch extra support and also helping it retain the shape over time.
Velcro hook is a very popular style. It consists of small hooks that can be firmly fixed.
The soft & fuzzy side. It can be sewn onto clothing, fabric, etc easily.
Double velcro is composed of two parts: hooks and loops. It is also easy to use and remove.
Safety pin is convenient to use on any target object and they are easy to remove.
Merrowed borders, named for the brand of sewing machine that creates them, produce the classic raised borders that are an industry standard. It adds a touch of elegance to clean, simple designs.
Hot cut patches, unlike standard rounded edge patches, feature sharp, detailed edges. This option is ideal if your patches have fine details and intricate design features.
There is no sewn border on these patches, and it dependes on the look and feel you want them to have.
Sublimated patches are created using dye-sublimation printing, which involves transferring dye into the fabric using heat. The result is photo-realistic prints with vivid colours and precise detail, embedded right into the material.
Yep! Sublimation is known for capturing fine intricate details and colour gradients, which makes it ideal for replicating photos, complex artwork, or designs with multiple colours.
We offer multiple backing options for sublimated patches: you can use heat press, sew-on, or iron-on backings, depending on your fabric and how you plan to use your patches. Flexibility is key!
Absolutely! Sublimation allows for high-resolution prints, so even detailed photographs and gradients come out clear and vibrant, just like your original artwork.
Not sure which patch type or backing to pick? Flick us a note at info@patchmakers.nz, we’re happy to help.
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