A good iron-on embroidery patch is carefully designed, with a base backing and beautifully designed artwork that requires expertise to create. It’s like art! In addition, the iron-on patches have also undergone several quality checks before they are put up for sale.
1. Poor Quality of Threads & Fabric
Cheap iron-on patches also use a poor-quality thread and different backing materials. It easily wears off after ironing or even washing. Felt backing is not only prone to whiskering but also fading.
You were as so excited to find one patch supplier with most cheap printed patches, but when you always got complaints from customers on your online store — your cheap labels cause stains on their favorite garments…IT SUCKED!. You will lose your valued customer forever and cost more than if you just bought the better patch with high-quality materials from the beginning!
2. Less Stitch Count on Embroidered Patches
The cost of an embroidered badge is mainly based on the number of stitches per badge. This is why regular online orders for embroidered badges are always quoted based on the 3 regular embroidery levels of 50%, 75%, and 100%. Cheap iron-on patches have a low stitch count, do not last very long, and are not tactile.
the inferior patches are often made by inexperienced workers using inferior machines and low thread count fabric, which means the patch will lack detail compared to the higher quality embroidery patch. Even some suppliers use digital printing patches instead. The price difference will be 2-3 times.
3. Low-Quality Ironing Glue Materials
Don’t just focus on the front of the embroidered label, the adhesive material on the back is also very important. The iron-on patches made with cheap iron-on glue may cause the iron-on patches to peel off easily, which not only fails to serve its purpose but also damages the fabric on which it is ironed.
The iron backing material cost varies greatly depending on the thickness. The regular is only 5mm if you buy stock patches in the Yiwu market in China. Low-quality glue can damage the patch and prevent it from sticking on properly. However, Miakapatches always use high-quality glue with 10mm thickness. what’s more, our adhesive/glue materials pass the BV lead test and meet the requirements of California Proposition 65.
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4. No inspection During Patch Production
Unfortunately, In order to keep costs to a minimum, many suppliers Skip the quality checks on their products can lead to a plethora of problems for importers and wholesalers. For example serious color differences in one shipment; broken embroidery labels peeling sequins that are incompletely glued onto the back – just some examples among many others!
At Miakapatches, we always conduct strict quality inspections – before production, during production, and after production. accept 3rd party audits like SGS, BV, or anyone the customer assigned.
5 No After-Service
Well, if the supplier lacks quality control of patch orders then there’s no need to talk about your after-sales service expectations or any of their support after finding some patch problems. You’ll just get a cheeky remark that this product is cheap and you should be happy with what we offer instead! That’s all.
6. Poor skills & Communication When Customizing Patches
Communication will be a problem for some cheap suppliers. if only pay little money, It is hard to hire a rich experience patch expert with good English skills. It is understandable that the patch maker is unfamiliar with customer requirements and it could result in a big difference between the design artwork and the actual patch.
At Miakapatches, we have an experienced design team who can help you with your customized iron-on patches from start to finish. Our customer service staff are also available to answer any questions about any custom patches, including woven patches, printed patches, embroidered patches or morale patches, fire department patches, or police patches.
When it comes to custom embroidered patches, quality is of the utmost importance. After all, these patches are going on uniforms, jackets, vests, hats, and other articles of clothing that will be worn by your employees or members day in and day out. As such, they need to be able to withstand regular wear and tear. They also need to look sharp and professional at all times.
That’s where we come in. At Miakaptches, we only use the highest quality thread, backing, and fabrics to create our patches. We also have a team of highly skilled and experienced craftsmen who pay meticulous attention to detail when creating each patch. This attention to detail ensures that every patch we produce meets our high standards for quality—standards that our competition simply cannot match.
Let me compare, for example, the difference between cheap patches and Miakapatches
Cheap Patches
- Embroidery density is sparse, there are wrong stitch positions, and extra threads are not clear and clean, resulting in color mixing
- using machine cut, more white space on the edge
- simple design, dull effect, no three-dimensional sense Single line color, no transition between each color
Miakapatches
- The lines are neat, and compact without being too tight or loose
- Hand-cut along the edge of the embroidery, with no unnecessary white space and smooth-cut edges. It means that you can enjoy neat, smooth cuts with no unnecessary white space or jagged edges – it’s almost like seeing double!
- The design pattern is exquisite, the details are in place, and rich in a three-dimensional sense. The line color is rich, and the transition color exists between the colors to highlight the overall beauty and atmosphere of the embroidered patch.
The thickness of a low-quality patch is 8mm
The thickness of a high-quality patch is 12mm
As you can see, there are many reasons why you did not focus on the cheap price, but also on quality and service when ordering personalized patches or stock patches. From our best quality materials to our competitive pricing, we have what you need and more!
