Adam Hill, Author at Ultra Patches - Blog

How To Make Embroidered Patches

By Adam HillPosted on 12/1512/27Posted in Design Your Patches, Embroidered Patches

Creating patches is a very popular and creative way to express your association with a particular group, company, institution, cause or ideology but certainly not limited to these. People have been using patches to identify themselves, their teams, staff and employees. Patches are customized to display exclusive club memberships or even share political or religious beliefs or views, hence you can create custom patches to exercise freedom of expression and freedom of speech in a […]

Woven Patches vs Embroidered Patches: The Difference

By Adam HillPosted on 12/1112/03Posted in Embroidered Patches, Woven Patches

Looks like you’ve been looking around at various suppliers of woven and embroidered patches. Maybe you have a particular kind of patch that you are looking for, or perhaps you want to understand the differences between the two types of patches. Each patch type is unique. Both have their own special characteristics, and though their use is similar, the physical differences and the manufacturing process is very different and makes them worth a comparison. This […]

Choose a Reliable Online Custom Patch Maker

By Adam HillPosted on 12/0209/06Posted in General

Ordering custom patches from an online provider like UltraPatches is fast, easy and cost-effective. Unlike most local patch shops, online patch making companies can handle orders of any quantity at prices that small shops can’t match. Why order custom patches online? Local embroidery shops used to be the only way to get patches made but local embroidery shops typically are quite small with a lot of overhead expenses to cover. While large online custom patch […]

Sew On Patches or Iron On Patches: What is Better?

By Adam HillPosted on 11/2609/06Posted in Chenille Patches, Embroidered Patches, General, Leather Patches, Printed Patches, Woven Patches

When choosing a patch attachment method for your custom patches, two of the most popular methods are sew on and iron on methods. These two patch backing options have their own pros and cons. Below we discuss the utility of both these methods. Embroidered, PVC, woven, chenille and printed patches are the patch styles that can be used with the sew on method, whereas, PVC patches are not compatible with the iron on backing because […]

What is Velcro

By Adam HillPosted on 11/2509/06Posted in General

The name Velcro comes from two French words put together, “Velour” (velvet) and “Crochet” (hook). In 1941 Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral went hiking in the woods with his dog. It was all very pleasant until George noticed prickly Burr sticking on his dog and his clothes. Upon arriving back at his home he took note of the burrs that clung to his clothes and he put it under a microscope and discovers that […]

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