A lot of patch suppliers want 50 or 100 pieces before they will quote you. That is fine if you already know a design sells. It is a gamble if you do not. Our custom leather hat patches have no minimum. Order one.
The short version
- No minimum, no setup fee, no digitizing charge. One patch is a real order.
- Start at $5 a patch, drop to $2.15 at 150+ engraved or $2.25 printed.
- Ships in 1 to 2 business days with adhesive already applied.
- Use single samples to test designs, pitch clients and photograph product before you commit.
Why most suppliers have minimums (and why we do not)
Minimums exist to cover setup. Embroidered patches need digitizing. PVC patches need a mold. Woven labels need a loom setup. That fixed cost gets spread across a big run, so a small run is not worth it for the supplier.
Leatherette patches made with a laser or a UV printer have no dies, molds or digitizing. The setup is the file. That is why we can make one patch at the same quality as one thousand, and why there is no setup fee on top.
How to use a no-minimum supplier to grow
- Order one sample per idea. Try UV and engraved, or two leather colors, side by side. A few dollars beats guessing on 100.
- Press it on your actual hats. Check size, contrast and placement on the blank you sell, not a mockup.
- Photograph it and sell it before you stock it. Post it, take preorders, or show it to the client who asked.
- Reorder at volume once it sells. The price drops at 5, 10, 20 and keeps going to 150+.
- Reorder the same file every time. Your design is already set up, so the next batch matches the last one.
Preview before you spend anything
Our free Patch Studio lets you drop your art on a real hat, true to size, and download the proof. Building patches for your own clients? PatchForge exports production files and sends client proof links.
What one patch costs, and what 150 cost
Breaks apply per design and per leather color, because each one is its own production batch. Here is the full ladder:
| Quantity | UV printed | Laser engraved |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| 5 | $4.75 | $4.75 |
| 10 | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| 20 | $3.25 | $3.25 |
| 40 | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| 60 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 80 | $2.80 | $2.80 |
| 100 | $2.75 | $2.75 |
| 120 | $2.40 | $2.40 |
| 150+ | $2.25 | $2.15 |
Price per patch. Breaks apply per design, per leather color. Patches over 3.5 in wide or 2.5 in tall carry an oversize charge of $0.50 per square inch above that.
Example: 30 of your logo on Rawhide plus 20 on Black are priced as two batches, at the 20 break each. Fifty on Rawhide alone hits the 40 break.
What comes with every order
- Full color UV printed patches or one-color laser engraved patches, same price.
- LoneStar Durra-Bull heat-activated adhesive on the back, included.
- Cut to the shape of your art or a shape you choose.
- Up to 3.5 in wide by 2.5 in tall before an oversize charge.
- Free artwork review by a person on every order.
Who orders one patch?
- Hat makers testing a new design before a market or a drop.
- Small businesses branding a few hats for the crew, the truck or the counter.
- Hat bars adding a new design to the wall without stocking 100.
- Makers pitching a client who wants to hold the real thing before signing off.
Order one patch today
Upload your art, pick UV or engraved, choose your leather and see the price. No minimum, ships in 1 to 2 business days.
Questions makers ask
Can I really order just one custom leather patch?
Yes. One patch is a normal order, with no setup fee and no minimum.
How much does a single custom hat patch cost?
$5.00 for 1 to 4 patches. The price drops at 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 and 150.
Can I mix designs to reach a price break?
Breaks are per design and per leather color, since each is its own production batch.
How long does a custom patch take?
Most orders ship in 1 to 2 business days. Unusual leather colors in large quantities can add a short delay, and we tell you before we start.
Do the patches come with adhesive?
Yes. LoneStar Durra-Bull heat-activated adhesive is pre-applied and included. Ask in the order notes if you want it left off.
What size can a custom patch be?
Up to 3.5 in wide by 2.5 in tall at the standard price. Larger patches carry an oversize charge of $0.50 per square inch above that.
