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Chenille Patches

Bring Varsity Style to Life with Texture, Depth, and Retro Appeal

Capture the iconic letterman look with soft, fuzzy chenille texture
Tap into trending vintage and streetwear styles customers love
Perfect for schools, teams, and fashion-forward apparel collections
Capture the iconic letterman look with soft, fuzzy chenille texture
Tap into trending vintage and streetwear styles customers love
Perfect for schools, teams, and fashion-forward apparel collections

Chenille Patches


Product Features
Custom Chenille Patches combine classic varsity texture with modern customization. Available with traditional felt backing for an authentic letterman look or a satin stitch border for a more refined finish, all enhanced by crisp embroidered details for a standout design.

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Overview

Chenille Patches are perfect for schools, teams, Greek life, and fashion. Choose from 106 thread colors and 17 felt options, including glitter. Available with a classic felt edge or a sleek satin stitch border. Add direct embroidery for sharper detail. Great for jackets, hoodies, hats, and more!


Two adhesive options:

Heat Applied - to be applied with a professional heat press. Not recommend for heat sensitive fabrics.

Pressure Sensitive - sticker backing for use on hard goods. Not recommended for surfaces that may contain an oil finish such as silicone or any type of outdoor goods.


  • Classic letterman style patch with felt backing
  • Direct Embroidery option available to achieve clean edges in your detailed designs.
  • Up to 6 thread colors per design
  • 106 thread color choices
  • 17 Felt colors, including Gold Glitter and Silver Glitter
  • Patches will be a single layer of felt. No area in the design can be left without thread
  • No floating text
  • Pre-production physical sample (Limit QTY 1) available for a fee
  • Washability/Care Instructions: will withstand up to 25 domestic washing machine cycles. For best results, machine wash cold, inside-out with mild detergent. Hang dry.
  • For best results, applying with a heated lower platen is recommended
  • Shelf Life: One-year shelf life before applying (room temperature controlled environment).
  • Minimum Quantity: 12 pieces
  • Recommended Fabrics for Heat Applied: cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends (not recommended to use on heat sensitive fabrics. Ex: some nylons, silk, leather, wool, fleece, etc.)



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Chenille Custom Patch Pricing



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12-247.8512.1816.2017.4018.0018.6019.80
25-496.5410.1513.5014.5015.0015.5016.50
50-995.017.7512.5013.5014.0014.5015.00
100-2494.476.9311.5012.5013.0013.5014.00
250-4993.525.499.5010.5011.0011.5012.00
500-9993.054.718.509.5010.0010.5011.00
1,000-2,4992.644.108.259.259.7510.2510.75

Pricing is in USD - up to 6 thread colors

Art Set Up Fee: $30 (Includes a digital pre-production sample for approval)

Pre-Production Sample: $15

Size = (Length + Width) / 2

Because your design is made especially for you, Custom Logos are non-refundable.

Prices shown are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed.


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Production and Shipping Times

Step 1: Upload your art and pay the set-up fee. Your proof will be sent via email within 2-3 business days.

Step 2: Approve your proof and place your order. Your order will ship within 5-6 business days.

Step 3: Your order ships and you will receive in hand 1-2 business days.

NOTE: All leads times are subject to change. Larger orders may result in additional business days for production. Actual ship times provided during checkout. If design changes are requested after initial proof, a new proof will be sent within stated timeframe, which will extend the overall timeline

Accepted File Types

.AI, .JPG, .PDF, .PNG, .PSD, .SVG


Adobe Illustrator® - all versions

Adobe Acrobat® (PDF) - all versions

Adobe Photoshop® - all versions



Production Details

  • Color: Pricing includes up to 6 thread colors per design + embroidery combination patch.
  • Minimum Size: 1" x 1"
  • Maximum Size: 12" x 16"
  • Thickness: approximately 3mm thick (may vary)
  • Minimum Text Size: Smallest character should be at least 30mm in height with minimum 3mm stem/line thickness. For direct embroidery - text should be at least 6mm tall with 1mm column/stem thickness.
  • Border: Felt border - 4mm (+/- 1.5mm)  /  Satin border - 3mm (+/- 2mm)
  • Note: Fine detail elements in your design may be embroidered for best results. Please review your proof before ordering.



Chenille Patch Application Settings


Hotronix® 360 IQ™ Hat Press
Icon Time: 30 Seconds
Icon Temperature: Upper 280°F | Lower 320°F
Icon Pressure: Medium
Icon Cover Sheet: 1/8" Foam Pad
Heated Upper Platen
Icon Time: 20 Seconds
Icon Temperature: 360°F
Icon Pressure: Medium
Icon Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad or 1/8" Foam Pad
  • Pre-heat the lower platen for 60 seconds and fabric for 20 seconds.




Heated Upper & Lower Platens
Icon Time: 30 Seconds
Icon Temperature: Upper 280°F | Lower 320°F
Icon Pressure: Medium
Icon Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad or 1/8" Foam Pad
Cap Press
Icon Time: 20-30 Seconds
Icon Temperature: 360°F
Icon Pressure: Medium
Icon Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad or 1/8" Foam Pad
  • Pre-heat the lower platen for 60 seconds. Load cap and pre-heat 20 seconds. Cover with Flex Pad and press.



Pressure Sensitive Application Instructions
  • Make sure the application area is thoroughly cleaned. Rubbing alcohol can be used.
  • Remove paper backing and press firmly on the desired location.
  • For best results, please allow at least 24 hours cure time.
  • Note: for use on smooth, hard surfaces. Not recommended for surfaces that may contain an oil finish such as silicone or any type of outdoor goods.




Additional Notes

  • For best results, applying with a heated lower platen is recommended
  • The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.