Each design can be produced in more than one finish, and the choice changes how the patch reads on the finished product. A 3D raised effect builds the mark up from the base so it stands out to the touch and picks up light — the version most brands choose for 3D PVC patches on outerwear, bag fronts and footwear. A 2D embossed effect keeps the logo level with, or only slightly above, the surrounding surface, which suits cleaner, understated branding on lighter garments. An engraved effect cuts the design into the patch instead, giving recessed lines that work well for thin, typographic marks.
Surface finish sits on top of that. Matt gives a soft, non-reflective look that photographs evenly; shiny gives a glossy contrast against the base colour. The two can be combined in a single patch, so a matt background can carry a glossy logo, or a raised element can stay glossy while the surrounding area stays flat.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Soft PVC / TPR |
| Item reference | PVC#18 |
| Form | Moulded patch, die-cut to your outline |
| Logo | Reproduced from your artwork |
| Colours | Matched to your artwork |
| Effects | Embossed 2D, 3D raised or engraved |
| Surface | Matt, shiny, or the two combined in one patch |
| Shapes | Circular, oval, rectangular or free-form |
| Material compliance | Meets the latest EURO Reach standards (2023) |
TWINGS INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD supplies custom labels and patches for garment and footwear branding. Our range covers soft PVC and TPR patches, heat transfer TPU labels, embossed logo and printed badges, and silicone labels and badges, so buyers can source related branding items from one supplier. We work to your own artwork and application requirements, with OEM and custom development support across material, embossed or printed effect, and how the item is attached. Send your drawings and target use, and we will recommend the construction that fits.
It depends on the placement and the material underneath. Tell us where the emblem goes — chest panel, sleeve, shoe tongue, bag flap — and what the item is made of, and we will confirm the build that suits it. Most brands fix the patch during assembly rather than after the product is finished, which keeps the position consistent across a run.
Yes. 3D PVC patches are chosen when the logo should be recognisable by touch as well as by sight. The depth is created in the tool, so tell us how pronounced you want the raised area and we will show you the result on a sample before production. The same artwork can also be produced flat.
Colour is mixed to the references you supply — Pantone numbers or a physical swatch rather than a screen image. Bear in mind that a matt surface shows a colour slightly deeper, while a shiny or raised area catches light and reads brighter. Always judge the approved sample against your own fabric in daylight.
Yes. Because these custom rubber patches are moulded rather than printed, the colour sits inside the material instead of on top of it. The finished patch is waterproof, washable and fade-resistant, which is what makes this material practical for garments and footwear that are washed and worn regularly.
Both are flexible elastomer bodies, and buyers often use the term custom rubber patches for either. Soft PVC is the usual choice where fine moulded detail and sharp colour definition matter most; TPR is the alternative when a softer, more rubbery feel is wanted. Send the artwork and the product it goes on and we will advise.
Yes. Send a physical sample of the existing emblem, or clear photographs with its measurements, and we will work to the same outline, colour and surface effect. Matching an item already in production is common for custom patches, and it keeps a reorder consistent with stock you have already approved.
