Woven Patches & Labels – an alternative to embroidery

Did you know that, as well as embroidery (and print), we also offer an alternative method to the classic stitch to garment? Whether you are looking to stand out from the crowd, or wanting to apply your customisation in a unique yet fashionable way, this page will explain what woven patches and labels are, and how you can use these for your customised clothing order.

woven patch – embroidered border

woven label

woven patch – heat applied

woven patch – embroidered border

Woven Patches

Woven patches are created using finer threads than the ones used on our industrial embroidery machines. These types of threads give the patch a much flatter and smoother appearance, allowing for more detailed designs to be recreated. There are many ways in which the patches can be added onto customised clothing, with the two most popular applications being heat and an embroidered border: 

 

  • Heat – we use our heat press to apply the Standish Panthers FC badge to their selected Stanno teamwear. We measure and line up where we would like the badge to go, and then press using a heat press to ensure a secure application. 

 

  • Embroidery – the Team Bath logo is applied using an embroidered border. 

 

  • Embroidery – the Aspull Juniors FC logo is applied using an embroidered border. The following video shows the application of the badge onto their Joma garments. 

Woven Labels

Woven labels come in handy when you want to add your branding onto a garment, but in a more subtle and less obvious way. Woven labels add a premium, retail feel to your garments, for a fraction of the cost. It also allows you to add customisation in places that wouldn’t be possible with embroidery and print, including places such as pockets, hoods and beanies

We have previously supplied the sports department down at the University of Bath with hoodies and beanies which had woven labels. The label included the University logo, which was then sewn into the side of the front pouch pocket of the Under Armour hustle fleece hoody and the turn-up of the beanie. 

Looking for a quotation?

If you are looking to elevate your customised clothing with woven tags and labels, contact us for a quote. From there we will guide you through the process and answer any questions that you may have.