Embroidered Thread Colors
Choosing Thread Colors for Your Embroidered Patches
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Here at Signature Patches, when you design a 100% embroidered patch, you have 252 thread colors to mix and match.
Over the years, we’ve used different combinations of these colors to make camouflage pattern military patches, sports team patches with neon colors, and all kinds of other patches with metallic thread designs, complex patterns and unique embroidered artwork. There is limitless potential for vibrant artwork, and it helps to know all your options for color before you design your own patch.
For 75% Embroidered patches, we have an additional 72 mesh colors that can serve as a base for your design.
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Neon thread is perfect for anyone that wants to make their patch design shine a little brighter than all the rest. The pink and yellow neon thread colors are especially good at making an impact.
The metallic gold and silver threads we offer achieve a vibrant effect similar to neon colors. Under the light, the gold and silver metallic colors will shimmer as if there are actual metal shavings embedded in the design.
We’ve seen all kinds of amazing and colorful patches, and we’re always on the lookout for the next great design. If you need a little inspiration, check out some of our favorite patches in our gallery. Otherwise, give us a call to get started on your own patch design!
Embroidered Patch Gallery
Battling the Bug - Covid-19 patch by signature patches
Battling the Bug - Covid-19 patch by signature patches
Fitzgerald Football
Sports patches are often created to honor the achievements of players or the celebrate important anniversaries. These football patches were ordered in celebration of 100 years of Fitzgerald Football.
3-158th AVN Storm Riders
This custom military patch was created for the Storm Riders of the 3-158th Aviation Regiment. If you look behind the four horsemen embroidered in the center of the unit patch, you can see the silhouettes of a few helicopters used throughout the regiment.
Black Sheep
Custom shape patches, like this military patch, require a hot cut edge. Merrow borders are common for round patches, but a hot cut edge allows for intricate shapes, giving you more freedom in the design process.
Columbus 9-11
At first glance, you might think that this patch was created for a famous crayon brand, but that's not the case. Moral patches like these will often reference well-known brands or pop culture icons while also showing off a unique sense of humor.
501st Legion Great Lakes Garrison
We've worked on all kinds of Star Wars-themed patches for members of the 501st Legion. This blue and white snowflake design has a beautiful amount of crisp detail because the customer chose a 100% embroidered patch. The artwork may look innocent at first glance, but the symbol of the galactic empire is hidden at the center.
NYC Crime Lab
The NYPD has one of the most recognizable badges in the country. This specific NYPD badge patch was ordered for members of the Crime Lab.
MPR Inc. Security
Police and security badge patches need to be legible and recognizable, even from a distance. That's why many official badge patches like this one are created with bright colors and clean, tasteful artwork.
Google Desktop Gadget Approved
Military unit patches, scout patches and sports patches are some of the most common types of patches you'll see out in the world, but big corporations like Google create custom patches for their employees as well. We have years of experience making custom patches for high profile brands like Google, NASA and Amazon, so you can rest easy knowing we'll handle your company's brand with care.
C13-158 AVN Jokers
This custom patch design was modeled after a Joker playing card. Like many of the military unit patches we help design, the banners along the top and bottom are used to identify the team who created the design.
Fire Dept Patches
Firefighter uniform patches like this one are often designed with a Florian cross at the center and the district or city name underneath.
Geek Squad
Custom uniform patches like these Geek Squad patches represent a company's brand. To make securing a bulk order of uniform patches as quick and easy as possible, consider adding an iron on backing.
Ephrata Fire Department
Firefighter uniform patches like this one are often designed with a Florian cross at the center and the district or city name underneath.
Chicken
Every set of custom patches tells a story. This design has no text or any indication as to who that patches were created for, however, there is a unique sense of personality in the artwork. How can you capture your own story through design?
Breast Cancer Ribbon
Awareness ribbon patches are designed for fundraisers and rallies all throughout the year. The pink ribbon has become synonymous with breast cancer awareness, but there is a whole world of ribbon designs to explore when crafting something special for a cause.
AW
If you're looking for a design with intricate detail, we will often suggest a woven patch or a photo patch design. However, custom embroidered patches with 100% thread coverage can create beautifully detailed patch designs like this one, with custom shapes, bright colors and crisp images. When you create your own patch design, we can bring your idea to life in any style of patch you like best.
Avon Protection
Avon is a company that specializes in making respiratory protective equipment that's used in the military, law enforcement and the first responder community. When it came to designing a custom company patch of their own, they felt that including their logo and a custom respirator was the best way to tell their story.
455th Air Expeditionary Wing
Air Force patches come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes. However, these shield-shaped patches are popular for all kinds of different units. This specific design is the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing's unit patch.
Knoxville Soccer Association
These Knoxville United Soccer patches have a beautifully embroidered design. The custom shape and hot cut edge help the design stand out among all of the sports patches we've helped design.
Atlanteans
Thanks to the 100% thread coverage of this embroidered patch, the beautiful detail of the rolling blue waves can stand out easily in the background. The contrast of gold against an entirely blue and white background also helps the trident at the center of the design make a big impact.
Counterproliferation
Morale patches always show off a team's unique sense of humor. Including the penguins from the Madagascar movie series in this morale patch design was a fun way to represent the camaraderie shared by a team of soldiers.
Kool-Aid
When it comes to patches with character artwork, sometimes an embroidered design is all you need. Woven patches and heat transfer patches have the highest level of crisp detail, but as you can see here, custom embroidered patches can get the job done just as well! The Kool-Aid man breaking through the wall, yelling his famous catchphrase, lends a sense of depth to the artwork.
D Troop Dakota
Embroidered patches come with up to seven free thread colors. Not all patches need seven different colors in the design, but this custom unit patch shows how to get your money's worth without creating an overly colorful design. The seven different thread colors compliment each other, adding shadowing effects and depth to the artwork.
Falcon 1
Here at Signature Patches, we would love to say that our custom designs have made it all the way to space, but we're not quite there yet. These Falcon 1 rocket patches were designed for members of the SpaceX team who keep their feet on the ground. SpaceX plans on sending NASA astronauts to the stars in the future, so we're hoping to see a few of the patches we've made hitch a ride.
Birdman
Embroidered patches have a classic look and feel that helps designs like this look right at home on the sleeve of an old leather jacket.
Camp Marydale
Custom patches for scouting, clubs and summer camps are among the most common types of designs you'll find. These patches were created for a Camp Marydale in for a November session in 2009.
Club Busa
The intricate flames in this badge patch design are only possible with a hot cut edge. If your design has a complex shape, a hot cut edge will make it easy to capture the finest details around the border.
Iceworks
IceWorks keeps things simple in this logo patch design. The black, blue and white threads work together to create a sense of depth in the artwork, even though the design is entirely 2D.
Card Runners.Net
A lot of the company patches we help design make use of a brand like this Card Runners patch. Including a website where someone can find more information is a great way to make sure the patches are getting the word out.
Operation Inherent Resolve
The Florian cross is one of the most popular motifs when it comes to firefighter patches. However, while most of the firefighter patch designs we see are created using red and black thread, this patch stands out from the rest with it's brown, tan and green colors. These colors were chosen to match the operational camouflage uniforms worn by members of CFR TQ.
Drift City
One of the coolest features of this racing team patch is how the orange and yellow in the word "City" blend together to create a unique effect that mimics the reflective quality of the real-life logo.
Blue Tail Fly Racing
Racing teams have some of the most unique logos out there. This race team patch created for Blue Tail Fly Racing has a lot of complex patterns and blended colors. Using 100% embroidery coverage really helps elements like the checkered flag eyes and green wings stand out in beautiful detail.
CAC8 OIF OEF
When soldiers are deployed overseas, they will often receive custom military patches honoring their service. These patches were created for soldiers who took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Fargo Soccer Club
Sports team patches are sometimes designed for specific teams and other times for members of a specific league or club. These soccer patches were handed out to players, coaches and staff working in the Fargo Soccer Club.
Frisco Fire Safety Town
Frisco Fire Safety Town is a program run by the Frisco Fire Department. It involves teaching elementary age children about fire safety and how to respond to an emergency. These fire department patches definitely stand out from the rest because they were created for visitors as well as members of the team.
Gold Dove
If you feel like this patch shines a little brighter than most others, that's because we used metallic thread. Metallic thread has a unique shimmer that some of our customers feel is perfect for making their logo patch design stand out from the crowd.
CFO All Star
Sometimes, keeping things simple is the best way to make a patch that really stands out. This CFO All-Star patch isn't changing the game, but it has crisp, clear artwork, making for a memorable patch design.
K Tugs NY
Uniform patches like this need to be clear and easily recognizable. That's why a lot of the uniform patches we help design use only a few different colors and have a simple design.
M.A.C.
It can be difficult to create character artwork on an embroidered patch design, but as you can see, our production team has the ability to create crisp and clear artwork no matter what kind of design you need.
Lynx Logo
Working on company patches is always fun. This design created for LYNX took some work to get just right, but we're proud of the final result. If you need a company patch that displays a unique brand, we've got you covered.
Jaguar Vodka
Using branded patches is a great way to spread the word about your company. These Jaguar Vodka patches feel right at home on an employee uniform, as well as a customer's jacket or bag.
Lynx
Patches don't have to be large. Many of the company patches we help design need to be big enough to fit logos and text, but this logo patch keeps things small and simple. The absence of text makes the design just a little more special, and could even get people asking questions about the design.
Vikings
Sports uniform patches come in all kinds of different shapes and colors. The Rowan County Vikings wanted their current uniforms to pay homage to their championships of the past, as well as display their team colors.
Regal Beagle
We're not sure what this patch was created for, but that doesn't make it any less special. Fun patch designs will always get people talking and sharing stories, and while we may never know what the dog in the top hat means, all you need to do is ask if you ever see one.
Osage Medieval Fair
We're always on the lookout for new and interesting places that you can find custom patches, and a medieval fair is definitely something special! The castle design is beautifully realized using a 100% embroidered design.
Oceandweller
This Ocean Dweller patch has an eye-catching design with a complex shape and color scheme. The patterns formed by the four different blues is unique, and the contrast of the white against the sea of blue allows the text to stand out.
LTR
The customer who designed these patches with our team chose a metallic gold thread for the background of the design. Under any light source, the gold shimmers in a unique way, helping the dark green wreath and logo design stand out in crisp detail.
GO2
The way that the different hews of blue and black work together to create a kind of shadowing effect gives these letters a certain amount of depth you wouldn't expect from a 2D design.
Mt. Prospect
Using metallic gold thread was a no-brainer when the customer for this project said they were looking for a phoenix design. The contrasting red and black thread helps the image stand out in clear detail, and the metallic gold gives a unique shimmer effect to the fiery bird.
Lariatville
While this isn't an official military patch, the color scheme is very similar to that used when creating an operational camouflage patch design. The different greens, browns and golds would fit perfectly on an official uniform, but the yellow sunset and red and white Lariatville banner make the artwork a little too conspicuous for soldiers on duty.
Rocket City
Sports team patches come in just about every shape and size you can imagine. We took special care to make sure the small details like the American flag letters, the small astronaut, and the plaid pattern in the text at the bottom of these Rocket City baseball patches were perfect.
The Electric Plumber
When it comes to designing a custom uniform patch, we always look for ways to make the text as clear and recognizable as possible. Using block letters for the Electric Plumber logo makes these patches easy to read, and the bright yellow lightning bolt definitely makes a big first impression.
Mermaid
No matter what kind of patch you're looking for, we can help bring your vision to life. Even complex designs like this one can be created using a 100% embroidered design.
Screaming Eagles
The grey, black and white color scheme of this military patch creates a striking effect. We love designing colorful artwork, but sometimes all you need is a unique design and a few colors to make something special.
Rhino
The five-point shape of this design is perfect for shoulder patches. We can create any kind of shape you need for a set of custom uniform patches, but it's important to think about how the shape will work with the placement of the patches.
Red Handed
The simplest designs will sometimes make the biggest impact. The red design pops against the black backdrop and helps the finer details in the artwork stand out.
Skull
The classic skull and crossbones motif can be spun in all sorts of different ways. The contrasting colors of this design help define the features of the design, helping the familiar artwork make an impact.
Tower
Unlike PVC patches, embroidered patches always have 2D artwork. However, the custom shape of this tower patch creates a unique sense of depth thanks to the way the artwork overlaps.
Tampa Bay Squad
Star Wars patches designed for the 501st Legion are often created for special events that members attend and sold to raise money for an important cause. The artwork is usually specific to a garrison, so no two 501st patches will ever be the same.
Swissy Club of New England
Traditional round patches normally use the text around the edge as a border for the artwork, but the dog and lighthouse designs inside this patch protrude out of the center circle. This is a fun way to create a striking design.
Robot
This patch is smaller than average, but the sad robot conveys plenty of character. It just goes to show that creating a custom shape design is sometimes better than ordering a larger round patch if you're hoping to tell a story.
Victorian
The bold "V" imposed over the red shield is reminiscent of a classic coat of arms. The customer asked for a 100% embroidered patch design to make sure all of the fine details around the shield would have crisp detail.
Korean Outpost
The 501st Legion has outposts all over the world. We've had the pleasure of helping garrisons across the U.S. design their own Star Wars patches, and it's always a please to help out teams on the other side of the world as well, like the Korean Garrison.
Rinker's Rally
One of the best ways to make a design stand out from the crowd is to use bright colors. A majority of patches end up on a darker fabric from a coat, backpack or hat, so having vibrant blue and yellow thread helps this design really pop.
Stetson Troop
The rockers on the top and bottom of this patch carry text that otherwise would have needed to be embroidered around the edge of the artwork. This gives the design a little more breathing room. Also, if you look closely, you might spot a Superman emblem hidden in plain sight towards the center of this design.
USS Kitty Hawk
This patch has an incredible amount of fine detail for an embroidered design. The tiny emblems surrounding the USS Kitty Hawk show just how precise our production team can get when crafting a custom embroidered patch.
Silver Dove
If you feel like this patch shines a little brighter than most others, that's because we used metallic thread. Metallic thread has a unique shimmer that some of our customers feel is perfect for making their logo patch design stand out from the crowd.
The Man Who Shot Luke Skywalker
Personal patches are used to tell all kinds of different stories. This design is just one example of how our customers find unique ways of telling their own stories through patch design.
The Full House
A lot of firefighter patches find inspiration in the Florian cross in some way, shape or form. You may not see it at first, but this design is shaped like the Florian cross as well.
The Despised
Red and black thread make a great combination for all kinds of different patch designs, but it's the white thread in this embroidered patch that makes everything come together. The details in the eyes and teeth and the border around the text define the most important parts of the artwork.
Blue Flight Embroidered patch by Signature Patches
Blue Flight Embroidered patch by Signature Patches
How To Get Started On Your Own Patch
Designing custom made embroidered patches is easy and enjoyable with our Signature Patches team. Just fill out a free quote form anywhere on our website to get started. We only need a few of your design ideas and thread color choices to get started on a free proof. Submitting a quote form is the best way to send us reference artwork and to give us a description of the design you need.
When filling out our form, pick out your attachment and edge option.
If you haven't started thinking about what attachment option you need, feel free to check out our instructions for attaching your patches to get an idea of what will work best for you. Your first proof and quote will be ready within 24 hours. Our talented art team is happy to make adjustments until the design proof looks exactly what you were looking for.
Ready To Get Started?
When you are ready to proceed, use the convenient Order Form on our site to place your custom patch order.
