8 Reasons to Choose Custom Hook and Loop Patches

Whether you’re a paramedic responding to a 911 call, a landscaping professional taking care of routine appointments, or an outdoor or emergency response service industry, you know that the weather and other conditions can be unpredictable. Nevertheless, you need to be able to do your job no matter what, and you can’t let uniform issues can’t get in the way. In cases like these, when apparel needs may change from day to day, you need a way to more easily transfer custom patches across your various company uniforms. 

With a custom hook and loop system, you can apply, remove, and reapply patches more easily than with other types of patches like sew-ons or iron-ons.  This provides an easy way to affix your first responder, team, school, or military branch patches without any extra hassle. If you’re still debating which type of patch backing best fits your needs, here are 8 more reasons to consider custom hook and loop patches.

When to Choose Custom Hook and Loop Patches

Here are 8 of the most common uses and situations where hook and loop backings on custom patches really shine:

1. First responders’ custom woven patches with hook and loop backings are ideal for:

• Paramedic and advanced emergency medical professionals

• Police and security patrol units

• Fire and search rescue apparel

2. Military members often need to change uniforms based on their shift, task, or emergency needs. Here are some common reasons military members use custom hook and loop patches:

• Custom branch patches for identifying which branch they are with

• Unit embroidery letters and numbers

• Military intelligence and special forces

• Switching between camos and formal uniforms

• Physical training (PT)

• Military balls and awards ceremonies

3. Students in elementary, high school, and college can use these patch types for:

• School uniforms

• Team apparel and letterman jackets

• School mascot transferable patches

• Apparel for informal or formal occasions

• Fraternity and sorority events

4. Fashion purposes

• Transferring between apparel and handbags or backpacks

• Fashion-forward ability to switch outfits regularly and still be able to wear and transfer your favorite patches

• Moving patches between several apparel items such as jackets, t-shirts, and hats

5. Motorcycle riders and bikers can easily transfer these patches for various purposes and events like:

• Association member rallies

• Parades

• Rainy weather or colder temperatures

• Extensive road trips

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6. Company apparel for your executives, sales, and security team members who frequently travel or move inside and outside of your company and remote locations including:

• Security guards

• Special worksite visits

• Dress down days

• Company picnics

• Sales award ceremonies

• Christmas parties

• Company retreats

7. Security guards enjoy the versatility of these patches for:

• Changing out embroidered patches from outdoor to indoor environments

• Transferring from a jacket or coat to a security uniform

• Hats, vests, coats, jackets, and oxfords

8. Brand promotion is well-suited to these types of patches. You can:

• Feature the conversion capabilities of custom hook and loop patches in your online shop

• Sell multiple patches in low minimum order quantities (MOQs) to various small businesses, schools, military branches, or emergency medical units

• Specialty-print custom patches with graphics and logos

Whatever your reason is for choosing custom hook and loop patches, one thing’s for certain: you’ll need to find a partner who can help you understand the various types of hook and loop backings made for custom patches and pick the options that will be perfect for you.

Types of Hook and Loop Backing for Patches

Custom hook and loop patches offer a special type of backing for more readily attaching your custom patches to uniforms and apparel. There are a few variations of the type of hook and loop backings. They include:

• A merrowed border. This type enables a custom patch to be simply sewn onto apparel or uniforms via a merrowed border and then by applying a Velcro loop for the final application

• A satin stitch. Velcro hook backing is sewn on the patch by satin stitch

• An edge stitch. The Velcro backing or hook is sewn on the patch by running the stitch to the edge of the patch; a loop is then applied which helps the customer attach the patch onto apparel more easily

• Adhesive backing. Enables the hook backing to be attached by an adhesive with a looped surface backing

The right provider should off this entire variety of specific backing types for custom hook and loop patches. 

Finalizing Your Custom Patch with a Custom Designer 

Weathering a storm can be difficult with the wrong apparel. If you’re in emergency rescue or the military and need custom patches to identify your profession, or if you’re operating an eStore for service, security, or other uniforms, you can count on The/Studio to get your uniform patches through any season.

The/Studio offers custom hook and loop patches with low MOQs in a variety of materials and colors. You can even choose premium thread options such as metallic, neon, puff embroidery, and more. With free design, complimentary prototypes, and free shipping, you’ll be set with the lowest per-unit pricing available.

The/Studio provides all of the custom patch backings you’ll need to easily transfer, apply, and reapply custom hook and loop patches, as well as a simplified process of ordering patches on-demand for uniforms, security jackets, or team jerseys. You’ll have the ability to transfer patches as you need to and be prepared for whatever the weather or profession brings your way.

The/Studio is a custom hook and loop patches designer that enables custom design available in low MOQs at lower per-unit pricing. Contact us or create your product today.