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Custom Leather Patches
The Monterey Company is a premium manufacturer of custom leather patches. This is where quality and craftsmanship meet. The Monterey Company offers embossed, debossed, and leather engraving options to incorporate your logo onto leather's natural, rugged beauty. Our full-grain leather patches are best sellers for trucker hats, bags, jeans, and tactical or motorcycle vests.
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How to Order Custom Leather Patches
From idea to finished patch, producing leather patches is a piece of cake! Our customer sucess team is here to help at every turn.
Step 1: Select — Select the style of leather patch you prefer, and contact our sales team for a quick quote.
Step 2: Approve — Receive a sample proof to approve within 24 hours. Revisions are easy too! Just ask your customer service rep.
Step 3: Receive — You will receive a tracking number to track your package when the final products are finished.
Leather Patch Options
Custom Shapes
Leather patches can be produced in a custom shape. We offer everything from intricate cut-out shapes to simple shapes like circles and squares.
Leather Color Options
A wide selection of leather colors are offered. Everything from classic shades of browns to unique dark greens and blues. If you prefer a specific color, just ask your customer service rep.
Debossed & Embossed
Embossing recesses the background, which raises your design and creates a three-dimensional look. The reverse is the debossing effect, where your logo is recessed into the leather surface.
Laser Engrave
A process that uses a laser beam to etch your design onto the surface of the leather patch, then laser cuts the patch to shape. Laser engraving allows for very intricate custom designs with minimal texture.
Additional Custom Leather Patch Options
Backing Options
We offer iron-on (heat applied) backing, peel-and-stick adhesive backing, hook-and-loop velcro, and no backing options. This YouTube video explains each patch backing style in depth.
Printing Options
There are two printing styles with leather patch designs: simple screen printing over leather to add color onto leather or full-color UV print over leather.
Real Stitched Border
You can even add a real stitched border to your leather patches, oftentimes coupled with heat-applied backing to give an authentic stitched look.
Metallic & Glow-in-the-dark Print
Your leather patches can really stand out with metallic gold, silver or copper print. Or illuminate your patch with glow-in-the-dark print.
Application Options
Two main application methods with leather patches are sew-on and heat apply. When The Monterey Company produces custom leather patch hats in-house, we primarily sew on the leather patches unless the shape of the patch doesn’t allow for sewing. We find that sewing offers a long-lasting adherence.
You can heat-apply patches as well. We suggest using low heat and using a heat press with both top and bottom heat transfer options. Here's our suggested application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you iron-on leather patches?
Yes, we can add heat apply leather patches. We suggest using low heat and a heat press that allows front and back heat. Our iron on patch page offers more information.
What is the minimum order quantity and production time?
The minimum quantity to order is 50 for custom leather patches. We do offer outstanding quantity discount tiers. The production time is 10 to 18 business days, depending on our current production schedule. Be sure to sign up for our email list, and look out for first order and free shipping promos (United States only).
Do you offer samples?
Yes, we do offer physical samples of your design, or we can send you a sample package of similar patches we have done for other customers. All we need is your shipping address. No charge. We do offer a free sample photo option as well.
Can I get a sample before starting production of my order?
Yes, ask your sales rep for a free sample photo option. We always provide digital proofs before your order goes into production as well.
How do you clean leather patches?
Apply a gentle mixture of warm water and white vinegar to a damp microfiber cloth for cleaning leather patches. Avoid soaking leather during cleaning procedures instead dry it using a clean towel and maintain it with leather conditioner afterward. For more information read our in depth article titled Leather Cleaning 101.
How do you attach a leather patch?
We suggest sewing your custom leather patches to garments, especially when applying to custom hats. You can also heat-apply patches as well. Need more help? Check-out this blog: When to Sew and When to Iron-on Patches.
What is the difference between debossed and embossed leather?
Debossing and embossing give a deeper impression to the leather, as opposed to engraving leather. Check-out this article on a deeper dive into The Difference Between Embossed and Debossed Leather Patches.
How do I submit my design for a custom leather patch?
Upload your design or custom logo into the request form. You will receive a digital proof to approve within one business day.
Can you add color leather patches?
Yes! Leather patches can be color-filled onto the debossed areas, or we can print a design directly onto the leather.
Why Choose Leather Patches?
Too often, fashion trends come and go, but leather patches are timeless and sophisticated and will never go out of style. Over time, certain custom patch types can fade, and threads can get damaged, but leather patches age gracefully, even with regular use. Whether you are adding patches to outdoor gear or corporate polos, we see leather patches everywhere.
Genuine Leather vs Faux Leather?
The Monterey Company offers two different leather materials: high quality faux (sometimes called PU or leatherette) and genuine leather patch materials, both have there positives and negatives. Our full-grain leather looks amazing and includes an aged leather patina, creating a wonderful, rich appearance. For an eco- and/or budget-friendly option, we also offer faux leatherette patches made of polyurethane leather. Both options have many customization options.
Why Choose The Monterey Company?
The Monterey Company has been crafting custom leather patches for over 30 years! We have perfected leather production through our years of experience. Our order process, customer service, and production times are industry-leading. Don’t take our word for it, though! Take a look at our 5-star rating on Google Reviews.
What Our Clients have said about us:
Rated 5 stars on Google
We are proud to have over 500 5-star reviews from happy customers!
Leah H. Middaugh
Patient Educator
"We've worked with Josh @ Monterey for a number of projects (PVC, Woven, Embroidery) and he always goes above and beyond to get it right for us. Consistency and superior quality are so important to us & they get it right."
James M. Collinsworth
Freelance Artist
"I couldn’t be happier with the excellent service provided by The Monterey Company. I recently needed a few custom patches made for our agency, and the entire process was absolutely seamless. We had a few color changes along the way, and Josh and his team handled them effortlessly."
Amber E. Smith
Event Coordinator
"I couldn’t be happier with the excellent service provided by The Monterey Company. I recently needed a few custom patches made for our agency, and the entire process was absolutely seamless. We had a few color changes along the way, and Josh and his team handled them effortlessly."
