What do you need before you order?
You need three things to get an accurate quote: your artwork, an idea of size and the quantity. Everything else can be decided with our help.
- Artwork: a logo file is best (PDF, AI, EPS, SVG or a high-resolution PNG), but a photo of a sketch is enough to start. Our guide to preparing artwork for embroidery explains what works best.
- Size: measure the space on the garment in centimetres. If you are unsure, our patch size guide lists typical sizes for caps, chests, sleeves and backs.
- Quantity: the minimum is 5 patches per design, and the price per patch drops as quantity rises.
- Deadline: if you need patches for a date, such as a county final, a launch or a debs, say so at the start.
The seven steps of ordering custom patches
- Send your artwork and details through the free mockup form or by email to info@irishcustomizedpatches.com.
- Choose or ask us to recommend the patch type, size, backing and border.
- Receive your free digital mockup and price, usually within 12 hours.
- Request any changes. Revisions before approval are free.
- Approve the mockup in writing, by email or the channel you used.
- We produce your patches to the approved mockup.
- Your patches are delivered, free anywhere in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Step 2 in detail: choosing patch type, backing and border
If you already know what you want, tell us. If not, describe the use and we will recommend. The common choices are:
| If your patch is for | We usually recommend |
|---|---|
| Club crests on jerseys, jackets and caps | Embroidered, sew-on or iron-on |
| Small lettering or a detailed crest | Woven, merrowed or heat-cut border |
| Varsity jackets and school letters | Chenille, sew-on |
| Rain jackets, bags and workwear | PVC with Velcro or a sewing channel |
| Photos, gradients or many colours | Printed |
| Caps, denim and brand labels | Leather |
For backing, iron-on suits cotton and denim, sew-on suits anything that is washed often, and Velcro suits uniforms and gear where patches are swapped.
See your artwork as a custom Ireland patch before you buy. Free digital mockup in 12 hours — 5-piece minimum per design. We do not produce until you approve.
GET A FREE MOCKUPStep 3 in detail: what is in the mockup?
The mockup is a digital picture of your finished patch with its measurements, thread or material colours, border and backing. It is the document you approve, so check it carefully:
- Spelling of every word, including names and dates
- Size in centimetres, and how it will look on the garment
- Colours, especially club or brand colours; send Pantone references if you have them
- Fine details: very thin lines or tiny text may be simplified so they stitch cleanly, and we will flag where that happens
When does production start?
Production starts only after you approve the mockup in writing. This protects you: if a name is misspelt or a colour is wrong, it is caught on screen rather than on 200 finished patches. It also means the delivery clock starts on your approval date, not the day you first sent artwork.
How long does it take?
Typical production plus delivery within Ireland is 7 to 12 business days from approval. Rush production is often possible depending on the patch type, size and quantity; add your deadline to the quote form and we will confirm before you approve. Delivery outside Ireland adds international transit time, which is confirmed on your quote. Our shipping policy covers this in full.
How much will it cost?
The price per patch depends on size, type, stitch coverage, backing and quantity. Our guide to custom patch costs in Ireland explains each factor and how to keep the price down. Your quote shows the exact price per piece in euro with the mockup.
Ready to spec type, size, backing, and quantity? Open the quote form for a free 12-hour mockup and Ireland-wide shipping after approval.
GET A FREE MOCKUPWhat if the finished patches are not right?
If the patches do not match the mockup you approved, for example a spelling error we introduced or the wrong finish, contact us within 7 days of delivery and we will remake or refund the order. Because patches are custom-made, changes of mind after approval cannot be refunded, which is why the mockup step matters. The full details are in our refund and returns policy.
Ordering for a club, school or business
Group orders run more smoothly when one person collects the decisions:
- Agree the design with your committee or management before sending it, so the mockup round is about details rather than direction.
- Count each variation as its own design: a crest and a name tab are two designs, each with a 5-piece minimum.
- Ask for one invoice for the whole order if your club or company needs it for accounts.
We work with clubs, schools and businesses across Ireland, from Dublin and Cork to Galway and Belfast, and ship worldwide for customers abroad.
What this guide is based on
This is the process Irish Customized Patches follows for every order: free mockup first, written approval, production, then free delivery in Ireland. Turnaround times are typical rather than guaranteed and depend on patch type and quantity.