Raised UV Patches
Production-ready raised UV patches with dimensional cure for apparel and hard-good branding.
Looking for standard apparel decoration? See our DTF transfers starting at $0.06 per square inch.
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Production-ready raised UV patches with a fully cured dimensional surface and clean edge finish. Bonded backing options route into standard apparel and hard-good decoration workflows.
Best for hat fronts, polos, jacket chests, bag panels, and branded merchandise where decorators need embroidery-grade dimension without digitizing. Priced at $0.65/sq inch.
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How Raised UV Patches compares
Quick comparison against 3 nearest alternatives on production-relevant specs.
| Spec | Raised UV Patches | Fauxbroidery (Embroidery-Style) DTF Transfers | Leatherette Patches | Luxury Branding Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.65 /sq in | $0.55 /sq in | $4.00 + $0.65/sq in | $0.75 /sq in |
| Minimum order | $10.00 order | None | 10 units | $10.00 order |
| Turnaround | 24 hr standard | 24 hr standard | 24 hr standard | 24 hr standard |
| Press setting | 285°F / 15s | 285°F / 15s | 285°F / 15s | 285°F / 15s |
| Peel type | Cold peel | Cold peel | Cold peel | Cold peel |
| Max print size | 6 inches wide | 14 inches wide | fixed shapes (2 to 4 inches) | 14 inches wide |
| Best for | Best for hat fronts and dimensional branding | Best for embroidery shops and complex artwork | Best for hat decorators and premium patch programs | Best for premium boutique and retail apparel programs |
Common Questions
- PVC patches require custom mold tooling, typically 100-unit minimums, and 2-week turnaround. Raised UV patches require no tooling, no minimum beyond 10 units, and ship within 48 hours. PVC delivers slightly higher dimension at the cost of color limits. Raised UV delivers full CMYK photographic detail with 0.5mm to 0.8mm of tactile height.
- No. There is no mold, no tooling fee, no digitizing fee, and no setup charge. The dimension is built by layering UV-curable ink in multiple cure passes directly from your digital file. This is the structural cost advantage of UV-based patches over PVC and embroidery.
- Both backing options are available. Heat-press backing is standard and applies to fabric at 280 to 300 degrees F for 15 seconds with firm pressure. Sew-on backing ships on request for jacket panels, bags, and applications where mechanical attachment is required.
- Standard build height is 0.5mm to 0.8mm of tactile relief. The height is controlled by layer count during the UV cure cycle. Higher build is available on custom orders but adds cure time and cost. For most apparel and headwear branding, 0.5mm to 0.8mm reads as full dimensional embroidery feel.
- PNG with transparent background is preferred. PDF, AI, EPS, and SVG also work. Resolution should be 300 DPI at final patch size. Minimum stroke weight is 1.5 pt. Minimum text height is 6 pt. The patch silhouette is automatically extracted from the alpha channel.
- Yes. UV-cured raised patches hold bond integrity through 40-plus industrial wash cycles when applied correctly. Wash inside-out, cold water, tumble low. Avoid bleach and fabric softener. The UV polymer itself is chemically resistant.
- 10 units. No digitizing fees, no tooling fees, and no volume tiers above the 10-unit minimum. Per-square-inch pricing stays flat from order ten to order ten thousand.
Typical Applications
- Richardson 112 hats
- Snapbacks
- Trucker caps
- Beanies
- Hat patches
- Premium jackets
Popular With
- Hat Decorators
- Embroidery Shops
- Outdoor Apparel Brands
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