Custom Chenille Patches
The plush, fuzzy patch behind every varsity letter. Bold letters, numbers, and mascots with a soft raised texture that no flat patch can copy. No minimum order, and a free design proof within 24 hours.
Get a Free QuoteWhat Are Custom Chenille Patches?
Chenille patches are made from a looped, fuzzy yarn stitched onto a stiff felt base. The word chenille is French for caterpillar, and one look at the soft raised pile tells you why. It is the patch tradition behind letterman jackets for over a hundred years: the big school letter, the mascot, the championship year.
Chenille yarn is thick, so it loves bold, simple designs and big sizes. Fine detail is not its game. That is why chenille is often paired with embroidery for outlines and small text, giving you plush fill and sharp detail in a single patch. Send us your letter, mascot, or logo, approve a free digital proof, and we build your patches with your choice of yarn colors, felt layers, and backing.
Plush Varsity Texture
Soft, raised yarn you can spot from across the room.
Made for Big and Bold
Letters, numbers, and mascots up to jacket back size.
No Minimum Order
One letter or a whole team set.
Free Proof in 24 Hours
See your colors and layout before we stitch.
Why Choose Chenille Patches?
The Varsity Look
An instantly recognizable texture that says team, school, and tradition.
Soft and Plush
A raised, velvety surface unlike any other patch type.
Bold at Any Distance
Thick yarn and strong colors stay readable across a field or a hallway.
Built on Felt
A stiff felt base keeps large patches flat, firm, and easy to sew on.
Hybrid Detail
Add embroidered outlines, names, and small text alongside the chenille fill.
Made to Last for Years
Quality yarn stitched into layered felt holds its shape season after season.
Sizes, Felt, and Backings
Every chenille patch is made to order. These choices shape the final look and price.
Letters, Numbers, and Shapes
Chenille is cut to shape: block letters, script names with sweep tails, numbers, mascots, and custom outlines. Letters work best at 3 inches tall and up, with classic letterman front letters at 5 to 6 inches and large back pieces up to 12 inches.
Felt Layers and Colors
- Single felt: Your chenille sits on one felt layer in a matching or contrasting color.
- Double felt: A second felt layer peeks out as an outline. This is the classic varsity look.
Yarn and felt colors are matched to your school, team, or brand colors. Glitter thread accents are available for outlines and details.
Embroidery Add Ons
Names, years, stars, bars, and small text are embroidered onto or around the chenille to carry the detail the thick yarn cannot hold.
Backing Options
- Sew-on: The standard for letterman jackets, and the most durable hold for heavy garments.
- Iron-on: Heat applied backing for lighter patches and quick application.
- Velcro (hook and loop): For patches that swap between garments and gear.
- Peel and stick: For displays, events, and temporary use.
Who Orders Custom Chenille Patches?
If the design is big, bold, and meant to be felt as much as seen, chenille is probably the answer.
High schools and colleges: Varsity letters, graduation years, and mascot patches.
Sports teams and cheer squads: Numbers, award patches, and championship pieces.
Bands and clubs: Activity patches and honors for jackets and sweaters.
Streetwear and fashion brands: Retro chenille logos and letters as statement pieces.
Alumni and fan gear: Nostalgic designs that sell the tradition.
Businesses and events: Bold logo patches for hoodies, crewnecks, and merch drops.
Chenille or Embroidered: Which One Do You Need?
Choose chenille if your design is a big letter, number, mascot, or bold logo and you want the plush, nostalgic varsity feel. Chenille is texture first.
Choose embroidered if your design has detail, small text, or a logo that needs to stay precise at small sizes. Many orders combine both: chenille fill with embroidered outlines and lettering. Send us your design and we will show you the best mix in your free proof.
Quick Rule of Thumb
- Big letter or mascot, varsity feel: go chenille.
- Detailed logo or small text: go embroidered.
- Best of both: chenille fill with embroidered detail.
How Ordering Works
Send Your Design
Upload your artwork or just describe your idea. Our team handles the rest.
Approve Your Proof
Get a free digital proof within 24 hours. Unlimited revisions until it is perfect.
We Stitch Your Patches
Plush chenille yarn is stitched into your felt base, with embroidered details added where your design needs them.
Delivered to Your Door
Fast, tracked shipping. Most orders arrive within 2 to 3 weeks.
What Affects the Price of Chenille Patches?
Honest answer: it depends on your design. These five things decide your per patch price:
- Size: Chenille suits big designs, and bigger patches use more yarn and felt.
- Quantity: Team and school orders bring the per patch price down fast.
- Felt layers: Double felt costs a little more than single felt.
- Embroidery details: Added names, outlines, and small text add stitching time.
- Backing: Velcro and specialty backings add a little more than standard sew-on.
What you will never find here: hidden fees. The quote you approve is the price you pay. Send your design and get your exact price free, with no obligation.
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