BOAT NAME PATCHES & CRESTS

IBG is proud to offer our premium custom boat name patches and crests.

Patches & crests offer boaters a one of a kind representation of their Marine Identity. Not only does this product provide great durability, but it also offers the look of authority and a high level of royal showcasing class. Commonly, patches & crests are seen applied to high quality uniforms, apparel and merchandise.

Patches not only offer superior intrinsic value, but also a convenience factor as well as cost efficiency for larger orders. If you are already considering a standard embroidered order, consider the advantages of creating your very own embroidered crest..

Advantages

• Versatility:  patches can be applied to practically any existing garment, towel, fabric, or locally sourced piece of merchandise.
• Convenience: simply take a handful of your custom crests at any time to a local dry-cleaner or seamstress with your desired garments for easy application. For the more experienced or the ultimate convenience see the "backing" options below and apply them yourself.
• Cost Effective: high stitch count designs are more affordable with patches.
• No "Puckering": standard direct embroidery tends to gap and pucker; while patches will not.
• Collectible: patches have become a great collectors' item and guest souvenir.
• Fashionable: patches offer great visual dimension, texture and compliment virutally anything! 

Creative Manufacturing Options

With a variety of creative manufacturing options and our leading design service, you can be assured that your high quality custom Marine Identity will get the recognition it deserves!

• Fabric Background: Twill, Felt, Velvet, 3M Reflective and Fake Fur
• Border: Merrow, Heat Cut, Satin Stitch, Scissor Cut
• Backing: Iron On, Hard PVC, Double Adhesive Tape & Wax Paper, Non Woven, Velcro Backing
• Threads: UV Threads, Luminous, Metallic, Standard

Quantity & Pricing

Process setup fee is $99.00 and the minimum order is 50 pieces. Price per unit will vary depending on complexity, material and size. A typical 4" wide x 3" tall (just slightly large than a business card) sized crest would be $5.00-$7.00 each.  

Ordering

Below are the six main elements we will review with you when placing an order: 

1 - PATCH SIZE & SHAPE

Use this size chart to determine your patch size.
The overall patch size is: width (W) + height (H) divided by 2. Fractions are rounded up to the nearest 1/2 inch.


2 - THREAD / FABRIC COLORS

Use the colour chart to determine your embroidery thread & fabric colours. 

Choose up to 7 thread colors. PMS or other embroidery thread colors will be matched as closely as possible.

Choose from assorted polyester color twill background fabric. Felt and other fabrics also available.

3 - EMBROIDERY COVERAGE

Estimate the percentage of patch that will be covered by stitching.

FULL Embroidery

PARTIAL Embroidery

4 - STITCH TYPE

Satin Stitch	Fill Stitch
Flat stitches sewn closely together to cover sections of fabric. Used for letters, borders, and areas of design. Forms a pattern resembling satin.	A series of parallel running stitches to cover large areas. Can alter the angle, length, and repeat sequence of the stitches for different patterns.
Running Stitch	Puff Embroidery
A single line of stitches used mostly for thin outlines or borders. Used for fine detailing or edging.	Satin stitches sewn over a foundation creating a 3-D puffy effect. Works best with large rounded elements.

5 - BORDER TYPES

Choose the type of border which best suits your patch style, size and shape.

Merrow	Hot Knife Cut
Standard patch border. A 1/8" border that overlocks the emblem edge, preventing fraying. For large, simple shapes like circles and shields.	Smooth, hot knife cut stitched border. For patches with complex shapes and/or detailed borders this cut works well for edging.
Satin Stitch Border	Smooth Cut
A hot knife cut border with a 1/16" satin stitch edge that simulates a merrow border without overlocking the emblem's edge.	Smooth cut fabric border. No stitching on the patch edge. This is good for collectible uses or for storage and future use.

6 - BACKINGS

Choose the type of backing to best suit your application needs.

None	Plastic
For sew-on application to virtually any garment or merchandise.	For sew-on purposes and sturdier patch with a smoother backing.
Heat Seal	Adhesive
For temporary application. Good for up to 4 or 5 uses. Can be sewn on for permanent hold.	For permanent heat-press or iron-on application of patches & crest to most garments.
Velcro	Nonwoven Fabric
Includes male and female sides. Available in black, white, and tan.	A "paperlike" fabric to hide backside stitching. For sew-on application.

For further information about your patch or to request a quote please contact us.