Some of the greatest combinations in history are peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, and now the print stitch patch. Two well known techniques, sublimation and embroidery, come together to create this one of a kind patch. A unique combination of two popular patch types, the print stitch patch has a soft printed background with raised embroidered detailing. Not only does this patch stand out visually but physically as well. Why would you choose a print stitch patch over another kind? To create a patch like no other.
The print stitch patch is perfect for highlighting all the complex details of a design. The base of the patch is a full color, photographic image that has been sublimated onto soft fabric. There is no limitation on fabric colors, allowing you to have flexibility in your design. On top of the sublimated fabric, embroidery is added to highlight important design details. This gives the final product a painterly 3-D appearance. Once you see a print stitch patch, you just have to touch it to find out more; they draw you in!
With a maximum patch size of 12 inches x 12 inches, you can go wild with your imagination and design a full back patch for your next denim jacket launch or even a tote bag. The sublimation technique for printing has no maximum color count and can produce photo realistic images or match PMS pantones. Designs that may not lend themselves well to standard embroidery decoration because of the level of fine detail or colors are now plausible using the print stitch patch. The embroidery technique does have a limitation of 15 thread colors per design, which is quite high in comparison to other patch types. The ability to go small at 1 inch, or big and bold at the 12 inch maximum, gives you the freedom to use a print stitch patch on just about any item.
Print stitch patches are great for your everyday wearable items like uniforms, shirts, and hats but can also be applied to large items like duffel bags. With the ability to scale your designs to a large size, the opportunities for decoration become endless.
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