How Much Does a Custom Embroidered Patch Cost? (2026 Guide)

How much does a custom embroidered patch cost? It's usually the very first question when you start a personalisation project — and the honest answer is: it depends. Not to dodge the question, but because there is no single price — an embroidered patch has no "off-the-shelf" rate. Its cost is built from a handful of concrete factors that are largely in your hands. Here's how they add up, so you understand what drives the price and why only a quote can give you the real figure.

What makes the price of an embroidered patch vary

Two patches of the same size can carry very different prices. Five factors explain the gap:

• Quantity. This is the number-one lever. Embroidery requires a one-time digital setup (the "digitising" of your design), billed once. The more units you order, the more that fixed cost is diluted. A single patch is expensive; the same design in 500 units becomes very affordable.
• Size and stitch density. A patch is measured in stitch count. A fine, detailed logo on a 10 cm patch needs more stitches — more thread and machine time — than a simple design on 6 cm.
• Number of colours. Each thread colour means a change during production. A two-tone crest stitches faster than a seven-colour gradient.
• Finish and backing. Iron-on, hook-and-loop (velcro) backing, sew-on, merrowed or laser-cut edge: each option has a cost.
• Outline complexity. A round patch is standard; a custom die-cut shape (shield, silhouette) requires precise cutting — done in-house on our laser cutter.

Quantity tiers: the logic of volume discounts

Embroidery is a batch craft. Rather than a fixed price list, keep one simple rule in mind: the unit price drops as volume rises, because the setup cost is spread across more pieces. Here are the three most common scenarios:

• 1 to 10 pieces — the "prototype" logic: setup cost weighs on each unit. Ideal for testing a design or a small run.
• 50 to 100 pieces — the volume that suits most SMEs, associations and clubs: the discount curve really starts to kick in.
• 500 pieces and up — cost per piece is optimised: the go-to for corporate uniforms and event collections.

Every project sits somewhere on this scale. That's exactly why a displayed price would be misleading: your real cost depends on your exact quantity, your finish and your logo — not on an average rate.

Why request a quote instead of relying on a listed price?

A fixed price on a website almost never matches a real project: it ignores your logo, your quantity and your finish. A tailored quote factors all of this in and gives you the true cost — often lower than expected on larger runs.

Alias Broderie is an independent workshop based near Tunis, producing for demanding clients across Europe. Our six twelve-head embroidery machines, laser cutting and velcro or iron-on application let us handle both a small, refined batch and an order of several thousand pieces. Names such as BNP Paribas, the Martinez hotel and Nouvelair have trusted us with their embroidered identity: the same quality standard applies to every quote, whatever the order size.

To find out the exact price of your project, the simplest way is to send us your artwork and request a detailed quote. Vectorising your logo is free, and you'll receive your estimate within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

What's the minimum price for an embroidered patch?

There's no single price: it all depends on size, colours and above all quantity. For a single piece, add the setup cost; in a batch, the unit price drops sharply. A quote gives you the exact amount, free of charge.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

We produce both small runs and large volumes. Tell us your need and we'll point you to the tier that works best for you.

Is creating the embroidery file charged separately?

At Alias Broderie, vectorising and digitising your logo are included with your order. You only pay for production.

How long does it take to get a quote?

You'll receive a detailed estimate within one business day of sending your artwork and quantity.