From tradition to trend: Custom chenille patches

In the ever-evolving world of fashion and branding, it's the unique details that often leave the biggest impression. Enter the chenille patch. These textured, eye-catching embellishments are not just a trend, but a unique offering at Print Room that can add a distinctive touch to your garments and headwear.

What are chenille patches?

A chenille patch is a decorative patch made with plush, looped yarn to create a raised texture. It’s commonly used on clothing, uniforms and accessories.

The name "chenille" comes from the French word for "caterpillar”.

The unique craft of chenille embroidery:

Chenille embroidery is different from traditional embroidery. It involves a special machine that feeds yarn through a fabric base to create a raised surface. Rows of French knots are stitched using heavy thread like chenille or yarn. The knots are cut open to produce a fluffy, textured effect, giving chenille patches their unique appearance. These patches are then manually cut out and sewn onto garments like a patch

The appeal of custom chenille patches:

Brand identity: Custom patches enhance brand identity for businesses. Whether on employee uniforms, promotional items or merchandise, they help create a cohesive and recognisable look.

Team spirit: Perfect for celebrating achievements, sports teams, clubs, and organisations can make their gear unique by adding custom chenille patches.

On-trend: Chenille patches have gained immense popularity in the fashion industry. They adorn streetwear, haute couture, and accessories. This fusion of vintage appeal with modern aesthetics makes chenille patches a versatile and stylish choice for any brand looking to stand out.

How to get started:

1. Work with one of our designers to help bring your vision to life. We can assist you with choosing shapes, the right size and scale, the perfect colour combos, and adding any text or images to your patch.

2. Our off-shore factories will produce high-quality patches to your specifications and provide samples before bulk production.

3. Once your patches arrive, our talented production team will sew them onto your chosen garments to ensure they’re securely attached for a lasting finish.

For more inspiration and information on custom chenille patches, fill out our contact form on our website or check out our Instagram.