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| Custom patches make an excellent identification | | | | Look for straightforward, no-nonsense pricing. As |
| and promotional tool for many organizations. | | | | noted above, artwork and revisions should be |
| Whether a nonprofit organization, a club, a public | | | | free. One price should cover every aspect of |
| safety agency or other group, custom patches | | | | your custom patches. You shouldn’t have |
| can play an important role in identifying members | | | | any hidden charges for shipping or set up costs. |
| to each other and to the general public. | | | | One price should cover everything. |
| When your organization has decided to order | | | | Ask about shipping times. Any supplier of custom |
| custom patches, the next question becomes | | | | patches worth your business should be able to |
| where to order them. A quick Internet lookup | | | | get your patches to you in 14 days or less from |
| reveals lots of companies that make custom | | | | the time of your initial order. If they can’t |
| patches. But which one is the right provider for | | | | guarantee that, it’s a good idea to look |
| your needs? A little bit of research will help ensure | | | | elsewhere for your custom patches. |
| that you get top quality patches promptly and at | | | | Consider the kind of backing your custom patches |
| a fair price. | | | | will need. Iron-on, sew-on, tape and Velcro backing |
| Look for a provider that’s been in business | | | | all have unique characteristics suitable for specific |
| for years, not months. It’s not hard to | | | | applications. If you’re not certain, |
| start an Internet-based business. But it takes a lot | | | | don’t worry. Any quality patch provider will |
| of dedication and effort to satisfy customers well | | | | be able to advise you on which backing style best |
| enough that they keep coming back for years | | | | suits your organization’s needs. |
| and referring your company to others. You want | | | | If you’re new to ordering custom patches, |
| that kind of stability in your provider of custom | | | | you probably have questions about some aspects |
| patches. | | | | of them. A good patch company will work with |
| Artistry is another good reason to select a | | | | you to make sure your questions are answered |
| company that’s been around for a while. | | | | before production begins. Your patch sales |
| Established companies can attract talented graphic | | | | representative can help you decide what size |
| artists who can help you create a new design for | | | | your patches should be, whether to use a stock |
| your custom patches or update existing designs. | | | | shape or a custom one, and what kind of backing |
| A good company also will offer free artwork and | | | | your custom patches need. They can even |
| design revisions. | | | | suggest extras to give your patches extra visual |
| That brings us to the next point. Any supplier of | | | | appeal, such as metallic or neon-color threads. |
| custom patches worthy of your business will | | | | Keep in mind that custom patches worn by your |
| always put customer service first. They should be | | | | members are a visual representation of your |
| willing to listen to what your organization needs in | | | | organization. Look for a patch provider that can |
| custom patches and respond accordingly. Artists | | | | respond to your needs and provide the quality |
| who can work with you to design the custom | | | | custom patches that you expect to see in that |
| patches EXACTLY to the your specifications | | | | role. |