Varsity · Letterman · Fashion Drops — No minimum. Free proof in 24hrs.
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Varsity · Letterman · Fashion Drops — No minimum. Free proof in 24hrs.. Pantone-matched, proofed before a single stitch runs, shipped duty-free to your door.
No minimum. Free proof in 24 hours. Upload your artwork and approve before we produce a single piece.
VARSITY & LETTERMAN
The classic use case. Flat-rate pricing by size — the letter count or design complexity doesn't change the price. Standard sizes: 3 inch to 12 inch depending on the element. Sew-on is the standard for letterman jackets.
Block letters, script letters, outline letters — any style, any size, any colour. All letters A–Z available as standard designs or fully custom. Standard sizing: 4-inch to 8-inch letters. Double or triple felt edge for the classic varsity look.
Graduation year patches, jersey numbers, award years — chenille numbers in the same construction as letter patches. Available standalone or as part of a letter+number set.
Custom mascot designs in chenille construction. Minimum 6 pieces per design due to setup requirements for custom shapes. Turnaround 12–15 business days for mascot patches.
HOW THEY'RE BUILT
One layer of felt around the chenille fill. Streamlined, contemporary look. Best for modern fashion applications.
Two layers of felt, two contrasting colours. The traditional letterman jacket look. Most popular for high school and college varsity programs.
Three layers of felt for a substantially heavy, prestigious border. Used for state championship patches and major award patches.
Embroidered border stitched around the chenille fill — locking the loops in place and creating a sharp, defined edge. Our recommended standard construction. Significantly improves edge durability and patch appearance.
HOW IT WORKS
AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, JPG — any format. No artwork? Our team designs it free. Takes 60 seconds.
Pantone-matched digital proof. Unlimited revisions, always free. Nothing moves until you approve.
Tajima embroidery machines. In-house digitisation. QC inspection every batch before packing.
Standard 10–14 days, rush in 5. Ships to 50+ countries. No import duties. Full tracking.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
"Proof came back in 22 hours. Colour was exact to our Pantone reference. Production matched the proof. I've reordered twice since. The colour is the same each time."
"No minimum here, no small-order fee. Patches arrived in 13 days, colours matched, sew-on held through the season. Ordered next year's already."
"Season opener was 12 days out. Proof Tuesday, approved Tuesday, patches arrived Monday before the game. Never had a supplier hit a window that tight."
READY TO ORDER
Any file format. No artwork? We design it free. 60 seconds.
Pantone-matched in 24hrs. Unlimited revisions. No commitment.
Standard 10–14 days, rush in 5. 50+ countries. Full tracking.
"Nothing ships without your approval. You sign off once. We handle everything else."
No minimum · No setup fee · Free worldwide shipping · Free proof in 24hrs
COMMON QUESTIONS
Chenille patches are made from looped yarn — wool, cotton, or a blend — woven into a backing fabric and trimmed to an even height, creating a soft, raised, textured surface. The classic varsity letter patch on a letterman jacket is a chenille patch.
Chenille patches are produced on specialised looms that create rows of looped yarn on a woven backing. The loops are trimmed to an even height. An embroidered outline is applied around the chenille area. Felt edge layers are cut and layered around the patch border.
For standard letter and number patches: no minimum. Order 1 or 500 — same free proof, same quality.
For fully custom designs (mascots, crests, graphic logos): minimum 6 pieces per design due to setup required for custom chenille production on non-standard shapes.
Standard: 12+ business days from proof approval — slightly longer than embroidered patches due to additional hand-finishing steps. Rush options available on select designs.
Yes — iron-on backing available. Apply at a lower temperature than standard embroidered patches: around 300°F for 25–30 seconds. For letterman jackets (typically wool-blend construction), sew-on backing is the more durable long-term option.
Chenille yarn: wool/cotton blend for the looped fill. Embroidered outline: polyester thread. Felt edge: pressed wool felt in any colour, Pantone-matched where required.
Yes, with care. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, inside out. Air dry — tumble drying on heat can cause chenille loops to felt together, changing the texture.
Single: one colour layer, clean and minimal. Double: two layers, two colours — classic letterman look. Triple: three layers, maximum visual weight — used for championship patches and major awards. All layer colours are fully customisable.
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