How to Choose the Right Company to Make Your Custom Patches

There are a lot of companies advertising custom embroidery services online, but only a handful can deliver on their lofty claims. If you are looking to order Custom Patches, Woven Patches, or some other type of Embroidered Emblem it is a good idea to do a little research to find the company that offers the highest quality patches at the most reasonable price. The first thing you should do is visit the website of the company you are considering. See if you can find out how long the company has been in the embroidery business. Be wary of companies that don't list their phone number, you're going to want to be able to speak with a trained sales associate before you place your order. When you get the salesperson on the phone, doublecheck to make sure any special sales or deals advertised on the website are still being offered and if there are any restrictions (like a minimum order) attached to the deal. The company should also make their price list viewable somewhere on their website. Ask the salesperson if their company has any price guarantees, or if they honor competitors coupons or quotes. Most reputable custom patch suppliers will match or beat a competing offer as long as you present it to them in writing. If you need your patches by a certain date, let the salesperson know right away, as prices for "rush" orders are often higher than the advertised price. Another way to gauge the reputation of an embroidery company is to find out if any large groups or organizations, custom embroidered patches, such as The Boy Scouts of America, have officially licensed them to make their patches and emblems. In the case of the Scouts, only a licensed company is allowed to display the official logo on their websites and advertising materials. Established organizations like the Scouts are very careful about the companies they work with, so an endorsement from them is a good sign. Finally, visit the company's gallery section and take a look at the patches they have featured there. If the company has small or poor quality pictures on their website, they are probably trying to hide the fact that they make poor quality patches. Whether or not you are planning to submit your own artwork, use a company that employs "in-house" designers. This will make things easier and turnaround time faster if any last minute changes need to be made. If a company is too cheap to hire their own designers, you don't want them designing your patch. The custom patch industry is a competitive one, with just about every company these days offering free artwork, samples, and US shipping. Don't just give your business to the lowest bidder, take the time to do a little research, speak to a sales professional, and make sure you choose an established company that has a history of delivering on their claims. By: Brendan Blowers