A brief history of patches

Until the 20th century, patches for clothes were usually worn to mend fabric or to signify status within an organization like the military. More recently, they have become a symbol of self-expression. They adorned the jean jackets of flower-wielding protestors in the 1960s, the fingerless leather gloves of 1980s rebels, and the backpacks of music lovers hitting shuffle on their mp3 players in the 2000s. Today, patches are a stylish way for anyone to display their likes, beliefs, style, and personality.

Patches come in many different shapes, materials, colors, and applications. You’ll find a variety of both sew-on and iron-on patches from sellers on Etsy, making it easy to embellish just about anything you own. Embroidered and woven patches: With a wide variety of colorful, playful, and artistic designs, embroidered patches are a popular choice. They’re made with a variety of bright thread colors that help designs pop. PVC patches: Rugged PVC patches hold up well to dirt and water, making them ideal for jackets, camping backpacks, and more. The material allows for 3D designs, which have a fun, tactile feel. Chenille patches: Soft and wooly, chenille patches are frequently used for letters on school varsity jackets, but they can add personalized flair to everything from jean jackets to travel bags. Leather patches: Versatile leather patches add a touch of handcrafted style to hats, coats, camping gear, backpacks, and other items. Many Etsy sellers can also personalize them with your name or company logo. Printed patches: Using similar techniques for printing on T-shirts or other fabrics, printed patches can display a high amount of detail. Some Etsy sellers can even make custom clothing patches printed with anything from your own drawings to meaningful quotes to family portraits. Bullion patches: A nod to one of the original uses of patches on military and ceremonial uniforms, bullion patches use gold and silver metal filaments to create an eye-catching, regal feel.

You can wear patches practically every day. There are plenty of opportunities to express yourself, whether you’re looking to unify your amateur bowling league’s uniforms, deck out a vintage jacket to show off your personality, or jazz up your messenger bag . Sellers on Etsy offer a wide selection vintage , new, and custom clothing patches to help you tell the world who you are, no matter what the occasion.

Patches

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good luck patch | rabbit patch | luck patch | lucky patch | lucky rabbits foot | rabbits foot | lucky rabbits foot | rabbit foot

(2,198)

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$7.00

From shop ilikesara
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JELLYFISH VERTICALLY ~ large jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered jacket application

(218)

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$24.44

From shop MioUnico
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BLUE MUSHROOMS ~ large patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ for sewing and ironing ~ FUNGI appliqué ~ mushroom applique for jacket

(218)

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$25.55

From shop MioUnico
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OCTOPUS ~ large patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ sew on and iron on ~ applique ~ embroidered applique on jacket

(218)

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$25.55

From shop MioUnico
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Flower Embroidered Iron on Patches - Peony, Poppy, Marigold, Lotus - 3x3 Patch - floral patches

(3,188)

$6.90

From shop KateOHaraArt
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Exclusive, Size 4", 1-pc Cool "Bubble Pop" Pink Bubble Iron-on Embroidered Patch; Hip-hoppin', Bubble Poppin' Queen, Black Girl Magic Patch

(20,940)

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$10.25

From shop PatchPartyClub
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BLUE MUSHROOMS ~ small patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ for sewing and ironing ~ FUNGI appliqué ~ mushroom applique for jacket

(218)

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$12.22

From shop MioUnico
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Small iron-on mountain patch | Vintage mountain patches mini tree iron-on patch forest iron-on trees patch hiker outdoor iron-on patch

(8,475)

$7.77

From shop FinallyHomeDesign
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Zodiac Iron On Patch - 70s Art Nouveau Boho Embroidered Patches - Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn +

(1,142)

$8.00

From shop LocalGalaxy
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FERN ~ small patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ for sewing and ironing ~ appliqué ~ embroidered fern leaf applique for jacket

(218)

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$15.55

From shop MioUnico
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slow down snail patch | snail patch | slow down patch | nature patch | forest patch | woodland patch | embroidered patch | bug patch

(2,198)

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$7.00

From shop ilikesara
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Iron-on patch round flower meadow | Colorful flower patches, flower iron-on patches, flowers 80s patches, hippie retro patches

(8,475)

$8.32

From shop FinallyHomeDesign
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GOLDFISH ~ small jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered application fish on jacket

(218)

Star Seller

$14.44

From shop MioUnico
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Handmade Eyes Patch - handmade patch - handmade patches - eyes patch - patch with eye - printed patches - iron on patch - sew on patch

(2,259)

$13.70

From shop KellyRomanArt

FREE shipping

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MOTH ~ small jacket patch ~ attach with iron ~ sew on and iron on ~ applique ~ moths patch ~ embroidered applique

(218)

Star Seller

$14.44

From shop MioUnico
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Live, Laugh, Love, Trash

(457)

$6.50

From shop QuerkusCreative

FREE shipping

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Cactus Iron-on Patch Crest Pop Art Collection

(1,480)

$2.78

From shop AnjaCreation
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cicada art | cicada patch | cicada embroidered patch | cicada gift | cicada accessory

(2,198)

Star Seller

$7.00

From shop ilikesara
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US Sasquatch Department - Iron On Embroidered Patch

(14,035)

Star Seller

Sale Price $7.96
Original Price $9.95 (20% off)

From shop SquatchyShop

FREE shipping
JELLYFISH VERTICAL ~ small jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered jacket application

(218)

Star Seller

$13.33

From shop MioUnico
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seal of approval patch

(457)

$6.00

From shop QuerkusCreative

FREE shipping

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Doodle rabbit (3 colors) iron-on

(836)

$6.00

From shop Alliane
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MUCHA ~ large jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered insect application on jacket

(218)

Star Seller

$24.44

From shop MioUnico
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Iron-on patch Wanderlust Trees & Mountains | Hiking outdoor patches, iron-on patches, patches, patches for backpacks Finally Home

(8,475)

$7.77

From shop FinallyHomeDesign
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MUCHA ~ small jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered insect application on jacket

(218)

Star Seller

$13.33

From shop MioUnico
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Face Patch – White Black and Red Iron-On Patch

(363)

$5.00

From shop GuyGuyGuyShop
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Texas Iron-On Patch | 2.5" Patch | Embroidered Sew-on or Iron-on Applique

(6,739)

$10.40

From shop SummerStokesArt

FREE shipping

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Epic Life Sized Atlas moth Attacus atlas Snakehead Moth Butterfly Iron on Patch

(7,054)

Star Seller

$35.00

From shop SpiderStitchesParlor

FREE shipping

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Moon patch, iron-on patch, hide a hole, black moon patch, customization

(2,497)

Star Seller

$4.44

From shop VanessaMboutique
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Floral Leather Patch | Velcro Option | 3" x 2" Rectangle | Flower Design Patch for backpacks, and more | Gift Ideas

(16,629)

Star Seller

$11.00

From shop OxAndPine
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Lemon Lemonade Iron on Patch

(769)

Star Seller

$6.95

From shop RebelEko
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Hole Patch

(363)

$5.00

From shop GuyGuyGuyShop
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Dog Hair, Don't Care Patch

(3,178)

$8.90

From shop TheSpaceBureau
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California Flag Leather Patch | Velcro Option | 3" x 2" Rectangle | California State Patch for Backpack, Jackets, and more | Gift Ideas

(16,629)

Star Seller

$11.00

From shop OxAndPine
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Coneflower | Purple Hand Printed Linen Patch

(307)

$8.00

From shop JacquelynSpeare
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Pew Pew Laser Cat Patch, feminist patch, smash the patriarchy, empowering, iron on patches, pussy grabs back, feminist activist, SardineRiot

(2,357)

Sale Price $6.28
Original Price $8.15 (23% off)

From shop SardineRiot
Peace Sign Floral Patch - Peace Sign Patch - Flower Power - Hippie Retro Embroidery - Iron On Embroidered Patches for Jackets - Cottagecore

(42,800)

Star Seller

$6.00

From shop WildflowerandCompany
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Toucan patch, iron-on patch, hide a hole, bird patch, customization

(2,497)

Star Seller

$3.89

From shop VanessaMboutique
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See the Magic Nature XL Back Patch - Frog, Mushroom, Moon Phases & Plants! Iron On Embroidered Patch for Jackets + Cottagecore - Wildflower

(42,800)

Star Seller

$24.00

From shop WildflowerandCompany
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Cowgirl/Cowboy Boot Iron On Patch

(741)

$9.00

From shop UnexpectedFlair
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mushroom patch | forest patch | woodland patch | embroidered patch | fly agaric patch | nature patch

(2,198)

Star Seller

$7.00

From shop ilikesara
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Ghost Patch – Black and White Face

(363)

$5.00

From shop GuyGuyGuyShop
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Bison Leather Patch | Velcro Option | 3" x 2" Rectangle | American Buffalo Patch for Backpacks / Jackets | Gift Ideas

(16,629)

Star Seller

$11.00

From shop OxAndPine
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Iron On Patch - Bizness Frog - Frog Patch

(5,892)

Star Seller

$7.25

From shop RobotDanceBattle
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Pansy | Blue Hand Printed Linen Patch

(307)

$8.00

From shop JacquelynSpeare
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Cat paw patches, iron-on patch, hide a hole, cat patches

(2,497)

Star Seller

$5.55

From shop VanessaMboutique
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Don't Rush the Journey Patch - Iron on Explorer Embroidered Badge

(3,208)

$9.00

From shop OutlandishGoodsCo
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Mapled Woven Halloween Patch

(3,514)

Star Seller

$10.00

From shop SeventhInk
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Patches

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Patches

good luck patch | rabbit patch | luck patch | lucky patch | lucky rabbits foot | rabbits foot | lucky rabbits foot | rabbit foot

JELLYFISH VERTICALLY ~ large jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered jacket application

BLUE MUSHROOMS ~ large patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ for sewing and ironing ~ FUNGI appliqué ~ mushroom applique for jacket

OCTOPUS ~ large patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ sew on and iron on ~ applique ~ embroidered applique on jacket

Flower Embroidered Iron on Patches - Peony, Poppy, Marigold, Lotus - 3x3 Patch - floral patches

Exclusive, Size 4", 1-pc Cool "Bubble Pop" Pink Bubble Iron-on Embroidered Patch; Hip-hoppin', Bubble Poppin' Queen, Black Girl Magic Patch

BLUE MUSHROOMS ~ small patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ for sewing and ironing ~ FUNGI appliqué ~ mushroom applique for jacket

Small iron-on mountain patch | Vintage mountain patches mini tree iron-on patch forest iron-on trees patch hiker outdoor iron-on patch

Zodiac Iron On Patch - 70s Art Nouveau Boho Embroidered Patches - Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn +

FERN ~ small patch for jacket ~ iron on ~ for sewing and ironing ~ appliqué ~ embroidered fern leaf applique for jacket

slow down snail patch | snail patch | slow down patch | nature patch | forest patch | woodland patch | embroidered patch | bug patch

Iron-on patch round flower meadow | Colorful flower patches, flower iron-on patches, flowers 80s patches, hippie retro patches

GOLDFISH ~ small jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered application fish on jacket

Handmade Eyes Patch - handmade patch - handmade patches - eyes patch - patch with eye - printed patches - iron on patch - sew on patch

MOTH ~ small jacket patch ~ attach with iron ~ sew on and iron on ~ applique ~ moths patch ~ embroidered applique

Live, Laugh, Love, Trash

Cactus Iron-on Patch Crest Pop Art Collection

cicada art | cicada patch | cicada embroidered patch | cicada gift | cicada accessory

US Sasquatch Department - Iron On Embroidered Patch

JELLYFISH VERTICAL ~ small jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered jacket application

seal of approval patch

Doodle rabbit (3 colors) iron-on

MUCHA ~ large jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered insect application on jacket

Iron-on patch Wanderlust Trees & Mountains | Hiking outdoor patches, iron-on patches, patches, patches for backpacks Finally Home

MUCHA ~ small jacket patch ~ iron mount ~ for sewing and ironing ~ application ~ embroidered insect application on jacket

Face Patch – White Black and Red Iron-On Patch

Texas Iron-On Patch | 2.5" Patch | Embroidered Sew-on or Iron-on Applique

Epic Life Sized Atlas moth Attacus atlas Snakehead Moth Butterfly Iron on Patch

Moon patch, iron-on patch, hide a hole, black moon patch, customization

Floral Leather Patch | Velcro Option | 3" x 2" Rectangle | Flower Design Patch for backpacks, and more | Gift Ideas

Lemon Lemonade Iron on Patch

Hole Patch

Dog Hair, Don't Care Patch

California Flag Leather Patch | Velcro Option | 3" x 2" Rectangle | California State Patch for Backpack, Jackets, and more | Gift Ideas

Coneflower | Purple Hand Printed Linen Patch

Pew Pew Laser Cat Patch, feminist patch, smash the patriarchy, empowering, iron on patches, pussy grabs back, feminist activist, SardineRiot

Peace Sign Floral Patch - Peace Sign Patch - Flower Power - Hippie Retro Embroidery - Iron On Embroidered Patches for Jackets - Cottagecore

Toucan patch, iron-on patch, hide a hole, bird patch, customization

See the Magic Nature XL Back Patch - Frog, Mushroom, Moon Phases & Plants! Iron On Embroidered Patch for Jackets + Cottagecore - Wildflower

Cowgirl/Cowboy Boot Iron On Patch

mushroom patch | forest patch | woodland patch | embroidered patch | fly agaric patch | nature patch

Ghost Patch – Black and White Face

Bison Leather Patch | Velcro Option | 3" x 2" Rectangle | American Buffalo Patch for Backpacks / Jackets | Gift Ideas

Iron On Patch - Bizness Frog - Frog Patch

Pansy | Blue Hand Printed Linen Patch

Cat paw patches, iron-on patch, hide a hole, cat patches

Don't Rush the Journey Patch - Iron on Explorer Embroidered Badge

Mapled Woven Halloween Patch

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