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Faux Leather Patches

The Leather Look You Love at a Price and Performance That Sells

Achieve a premium leather aesthetic with a vegan, animal-free material
Apply to apparel with confidence: thin, flexible, and fully washable
Offer a cost-effective option without sacrificing style or impact
Achieve a premium leather aesthetic with a vegan, animal-free material
Apply to apparel with confidence: thin, flexible, and fully washable
Offer a cost-effective option without sacrificing style or impact

Faux Leather Patches


Product Features
Faux leather patches deliver the classic look of leather in a thinner, washable material, giving you a versatile, affordable option for apparel, outerwear, and accessories.

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Overview

Provide a rustic, upscale look for any brand with animal-free faux leather patches. Create finely detailed, laser etched custom logos that are easy to apply and safe for washing! Choose from 4 color options with a consistent finish to create elevated apparel or hard goods for your customer.


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.


  • Available in 4 color options: Black/Silver, Chocolate/Black, Chestnut/Black, and Sandstone/Black
  • Custom or basic shapes available
  • Approximately 1 mm thick
  • Ideal for T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, hats, bags, jackets, hard goods, etc.
  • Pre-production physical sample (Limit QTY 1) available for a fee
  • Washability/Care Instructions: will withstand up to 50 domestic washing machine cycles
  • 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.)
  • Note: Etched border not included automatically-must be part of the uploaded design or indicated in special order notes.



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Faux Leather Custom Patch Pricing



Up to 1.50"1.51-2.00"2.01-2.50"2.51-3.00"3.01-3.50"3.51-4.00"
12-243.573.994.504.975.395.87
25-492.983.333.754.144.494.89
50-991.902.272.733.333.753.96
100-2491.351.732.312.692.773.00
250-4991.041.392.002.142.252.51
500-9990.941.311.561.671.772.04
1,000-2,4990.881.271.411.531.631.83
2,500-4,9990.851.231.271.311.411.63
5,000-9,9990.811.161.181.271.351.56
10,000+0.771.121.141.181.291.47

Pricing is in USD

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 3 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: Black/Silver, Chestnut/Black, Chocolate/Black, & Sandstone/Black. As with all leather products, shades of leather can vary.
  • Minimum Size: 0.5" x 0.5" (+/-1 mm)
  • Maximum Size: 6" x 6" (+/-1 mm)
  • Thickness: Approximately 1.5mm thick (may vary)
  • Minimum Text Size: Smallest character should be at least 1mm in height.
  • Minimum Elements Size: Elements on leather emblems must be at least 0.3mm width.
  • Engraving Area: Space between engraved area & edge of patch must be minimum of 1.5mm.
  • Border: Etched border not included automatically-must be part of the uploaded design or indicated in special order notes. Also, suggested option if patches will be sewn-on, in which we recommend a 3mm margin around the design.



Faux Leather Patch Application Settings


Hotronix® 360 IQ™ Hat Press
Icon Time: 15-20 Seconds
Icon Temperature: Upper 280°F | Lower 320°F
Icon Pressure: Medium
Icon Cover Sheet: 1/8" Foam Pad
Heated Upper Platen
Icon Time: 15-20 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: 15-20 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: 15-20 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. 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.
  • On a Hotronix Heat Press, the pressure will come to a 7 when using a silicone pad.