Custom Embroidered Patch Pricing Guide

What custom embroidered patches actually cost, based on published 2025–2026 industry pricing — plus a quick estimator below.

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Why price drops so much with quantity

Embroidery patches are largely a fixed-cost operation — digitizing the design and setting up the machine costs roughly the same whether you run 10 patches or 1,000. That setup cost gets spread across the whole order, so price per patch drops sharply as quantity goes up.

Published benchmark pricing

Size	Qty 10	Qty 100	Qty 1,000
2"	~$5–7	~$1.39	~$0.91
3"	~$9.01	~$2.88	~$1.20–1.80*
6.5"	~$20–24	~$5.00	~$3.00–4.00*

*Extrapolated from the size/quantity pricing curve — get an exact quote from your vendor for large runs.

Add-ons

Iron-on backing, hook & loop (velcro), and peel-and-stick adhesive typically add $0.25–$0.75 per patch on top of the base price, depending on size. Chenille patches run noticeably higher across the board since they're largely hand-assembled.

Quick estimator

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Ballpark estimate from published industry pricing — not a quote. Get exact pricing from your patch vendor.

This estimator interpolates between published benchmark price points — it's a ballpark for budgeting, not a vendor quote. Actual pricing varies by backing type, thread count/coverage, border style (merrowed vs. hot-cut), and the specific manufacturer.

Price your own bundles

Selling patches as part of a multi-item bundle on Etsy or elsewhere? The Bundle Price Calculator factors in Etsy's real fees so you know what you actually keep.