Puff Patch
- Included
- One-color imprint, one location
- Area
- Up to 1", 2.5", 3.5" or 4.5"
- Production
- 7 business days
Totals are quantity × unit price. One-time setup and shipping are added in Your Order.
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Your Order
NO HIDDEN COST- Style
- 4" x 2"
- Imprint
- Silkscreen
- 50 × $4.20
- $210.00
- SilkscreenOne-time setup, no run charge
- $62.50
- Shipping
- Digital Visual Proof
- FREE
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Ships Thu, Sep 17Counted in business days from proof approval, not from the order. Weekends and US holidays are skipped.
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Production schedule
What happens after you order, and when.
You order. Your card is authorised, not charged. Nothing is billed until you approve the proof, and you can change or cancel the order up to that point.
Free visual proof. We email a proof showing your logo on the product, usually within one business day. Revisions are unlimited and free. The production clock does not start until you say yes.
Production. Counted in business days from proof approval, not from the order. Weekends and US federal holidays are skipped. If your date is tight, tell us up front and we will work backwards from it.
Delivered. Enter a destination ZIP in the order card to get live carrier rates and a delivery date. We will not guess one.
Business days only, counted from proof approval. The clock starts when you say yes, not when you order. Weekends and US federal holidays are skipped.
Description
Puff Patch raises a foam-backed 3D design off the surface, adding real dimension to a logo on a letterman jacket, a team cap, or a bulk branded bag order this season.
Sizes run up to 1, 2.5, 3.5, or 4.5 inches, with a heat-sealed backing that keeps the raised foam edge secure on bags, apparel, or caps. Puff Patch is not available on non-woven, polyester, or dry bags, and lead time runs 10 business days after art approval, with samples on the same 10-day schedule. Less-than-minimum orders are not available, and production ships from China.
Start your order with the puff size that fits the artwork.
Key Features
- Foam underlining beneath the design — raises the surface for a 3D look.
- Heat-sealed backing — attaches without stitching.
- Multiple size tiers up to 1, 2.5, 3.5, or 4.5 inches — several sizing options for different placements.
- Offered in 4 x 2, 4 x 4, and 6 x 3 inch rectangular formats — fixed size options beyond the custom range.
- Compatible with bags, apparel, and caps — works across several product categories.
- 10 business days lead time after art approval — production turnaround.
- Not compatible with non-woven, polyester, or dry bag materials — confirm base fabric first.
- Manufactured in China — country of origin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a puff patch and what is it used for?
A puff patch is a dimensional patch that presents a brand logo as a sculpted, raised design on finished merchandise. It belongs to the patches category and appears most often on headwear, where raised logos are the standard look for trucker caps and snapbacks. Jackets and duffel bags with textured fabric also take a puff patch well, since a flat print tends to disappear against those surfaces.
What is the difference between a puff patch and a regular flat patch?
A flat patch sits flush against the garment, while a puff patch pushes the artwork outward into a profile you can see and feel. The raised surface casts shadow and holds contrast at a distance, so the logo stays readable across a room. Bold, simple shapes gain the most from the puff treatment, while fine line detail reproduces better on a flat patch.
How much does a custom puff patch cost per unit?
A custom puff patch costs between $3.86 and $4.83 per unit, depending on patch size and order quantity. The 4" x 2" size runs $4.20 at 50 pieces down to $3.86 at 10,000 pieces, the 4" x 4" runs $4.62 down to $4.16, and the 6" x 3" runs $4.83 down to $4.33, with price breaks at 50, 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 pieces. A $62.50 setup charge applies per order, and it applies again on reorders. Patch size and total quantity are the two factors that move the per-unit price.
Can I get a sample of a puff patch before placing a bulk order?
Yes, a pre-production sample of a puff patch is available for $62.50. The sample runs your actual artwork, so you can check how the foam dimension reproduces fine detail before committing to a bulk quantity. Build the sample step into your schedule if your event date is fixed, since the full run does not start until you approve the result.
What types of events or industries use puff patches on their merchandise?
Custom puff patches appear most often on team and varsity apparel, trucker caps for retail-style giveaways, band and tour merchandise, outdoor and workwear brands, school and club duffel bags, and staff uniforms for restaurants and breweries. Dimensional patches suit programs where recipients wear the item repeatedly, because the raised logo reads as retail-grade decoration rather than a one-time handout.
Where are puff patches made, and do they carry any certifications?
Puff patches are manufactured in China, with a listed country of origin of CN. No safety or environmental certifications are published for this patch. If your program requires compliance documentation, such as decoration destined for children's apparel, request it through your sales representative before ordering.
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Product Information & Disclaimer
- Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
- Product colors may appear different on screen than in person.
- Listed sizes, weights, and capacities are approximate.
- Production time begins after artwork approval.
- All delivery dates are estimates only.
- Setup charges, where applicable, apply per imprint color and location.