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Custom Backpack Patches

Turn your backpack into a mobile advertisement with custom backpack patches! Whether you are a business, sports team, or for personal use, The Monterey Company makes it easy to add personal expression to your backpack. We can produce all the best patch styles, everything from chenille to embroidery patches. The customization options are endless, including custom velcro backpack patches and full-detail printed patches.

Our company values are unmatched customer satisfaction, the use of only high-quality materials, and fast turnaround times. With over thirty years of industry knowledge in producing high-quality custom backpack patches, The Monterey Company has you covered from start to finish.

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Popular Styles of Backpack Patches

Embroidered Patches

Our bestseller for custom backpack patches, custom embroidered patches are produced with a fabric base and raised stitching over the base. 

3D Embroidered Patches

Also called puff embroidered patches, this style of patch is produced with a layer of foam under the thread. A great way to add dimension to your design.

Woven Patches

The perfect option for a complex design, custom woven patches are produced with intertwined thin thread. We offer woven labels as well.

PVC Rubber Patches

A popular new product that is constructed with durable materials and includes a three-dimensional look.

Leather Patches

You can’t go wrong with custom leather patches. We offer both genuine and faux leather patch options.

Chenille Patches

Soft and fluffy letterman jacket-style patch with embroidery thread color. Perfect for larger patch designs.

Dye Sublimated Patches

Also called a printed patch, custom dye sublimated patches are the perfect option for patch design with intricate details and vibrant colors.

Custom Backing Styles

Hook & Loop Backing

Both the rough and soft sides of the velcro are sewn to the back of the patch. A popular backing style for law enforcement vests and backpacks.

Iron-on Backing

A heat-activated glue that is added to the backside of the backpack patch. Read this article How To Iron on Patches to a Backpack for a deeper dive into iron-on patches to backpacks.

Adhesive Backing

Sticker style 3M adhesive backing. Typically used to hold the patch in place during sewing. Also called sticky or peel-and-stick backing.

No Backing

Our least expensive backing option. No backing requires sewing for application onto backpacks.

A Deeper Dive into Backing and Attachments


We recommend sewing the patch to the backpack for the longest-lasting adherence. We also suggest adding 3M adhesive backing to your patch order. The adhesive backing is used to hold the patch in place during sewing. Without the adhesive backing, the patch can move out of place. Its recommended to use a seamstress if you are inexperienced at sewing. At the Monterey Company, we offer sewing services, just fill out this form and ask about sewing!

If interchanging patches is your style, then custom velcro patches for backpacks are the answer. We actually sew the rough or hook side of the velcro to the backside of the patch. Backpacks with the soft side of velcro or loop side allow you to easily remove and replace your own custom patches.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do you attach custom patches to backpacks?

The most secure option is sewing the patch to the backpack. If your patch is a heat transfer patch with iron-on backing, you can heat-apply it to the backpack. The final option is velcro attachment, the backpack would need to include the loop side of the velcro and the patch the hook side.

Yes! As long as your patch is produced as an iron on patch, you can heat apply your custom patch onto backpacks. Before applying heat to the patch, look up the backpack's material and make sure it is safe under high temperatures, as certain backpack materials can burn or melt under high heat.

Our minimum quantity for custom patches is 50, except for chenille patches, which is 25 per design.

The best thing about custom backpack patches is that you are not limited to a backpack type. The only caveat is ironing on patches to certain backpack materials, as some materials can get damaged under high heat.

For customized patches, the approximate production time is 8 to 15 days. Please note this does vary depending on the current production schedule. Look out for free shipping (within the United States) promotional emails by adding your email address to our our mailing list below.

Absolutely! Just ask your sales or customer service representative for a patch sample before full order production. Please note this will add extra time to your order.


Bulk Discounts For Schools, Businesses, And Sports Teams

Are you looking to outfit a large group with customized patches? The wait is over, we can help! The Monterey Company offers large bulk order discounts, with very competitive pricing, and access to our team of graphic designers. Whether you are adding team spirit to your high school or award patches at a martial arts tournament, we have you covered.

Three Easy Steps to Order Custom Hook and Loop Patches

Need Help? We remove the complexity out of finding the right patch maker. Our friendly customer service team will walk you through the process. Including design and style help: 


Step 1: Select — Choose your patch type, and select your patch size by filling out this quote request form. You will then receive a free quote from our sales team.

Step 2: Approve — We create a custom design art proof to approve. Art revisions are easy! Just ask our custom success team.

Step 3: Receive — When your final product finishes and passes our quality control standards. Your patches will ship with a tracking number.


Testimonials

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Based on 652 Reviews
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Colin Mapp
September 6, 2025

The patches were perfect and arrived when expected.

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Neal DiChiara
September 5, 2025

Third order for Monterey. Quality work and very easy to deal with. Can highly recommend.

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Megan Spano
September 3, 2025

We recently ordered custom fidget cubes and pencil bags with our Company logo, and we are beyond impressed with the results! The quality of the products exceeded our expectations, and the turnaround time was incredibly fast. A special thank you to Sarah MacArthur, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and highly recommend this company for anyone looking for branded items!

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Great service from start to finish …

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J J
August 28, 2025
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Vianey Murphy
August 27, 2025

I used Monterey Company to help make a custom order of 50 soft enamel pins and they made the process so seamless! Everyone I interacted with had great communication and were eager to assist me throughout the entire process. Josh specifically took great care in regularly sending me updates and sharing my excitement for the final product. I would trust these folks to handle any project, big or small.

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Misty Frank
August 25, 2025

Josh was amazing to work with! The medals look amazing! The quality is great and I will be ordering again next year!

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Jonathan Zschau
August 25, 2025

Our company had keychains designed and manufactured by Monterery and we are exceedingly happy with the quality and consistency of the product. Communication throughout the entire process was just great. We're very happy. Thank you!

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Judith Hall, Jr.
August 24, 2025

Consistent quality custom production of our unique logo, hoop/loop patches which merited repeat larger orders for our Vets To Drones organization. The Staffs professionalism simplified ordering and the prompt turn around was greatly appreciated!

Why Choose The Monterey Company?

Free Design Proofs

From the initial sketch to the final product, our team of designers can help transform an idea into a custom design.

Over Thirty Years of Expertise

With a five-star rating on Google, The Monterey Company has mastered high-quality patch manufacturing.

Brand Awareness

Turn your backpack into an on-the-go advertisement. While stickers fade over time, patches stay clean for much longer.