Custom embroidered patches from Ultimate Promotions are ideal for organizations that need real thread color, raised texture, and lasting wear, particularly for military and service uniform programs, corporate workwear, sports teams, and school or scouting organizations across the USA and Canada. Built on a fabric base with 100% thread coverage stitched directly onto the surface, our fabric patches bring your logo, crest, or artwork to life in a way that printed alternatives simply cannot replicate. Trusted by over 25,000 organizations across North America since 1971, Ultimate Promotions supplies custom patches starting from just 10 pieces with free shipping included on orders of 100 or more.
There is something about holding a well-made embroidered patch that tells you it is quality before you even look at the design. The density of the thread, the clean merrowed edge, and the way the colors sit bold and rich against the fabric, these are not details you get from a printed iron-on or a cheap fabric badge. They come from a production process built around precise stitch density, careful thread tension, and professional digitizing. That is what makes the patches the standard for uniforms, workwear, and team programs that need a piece built to last.
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What Are Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals?
If you want your award to stand out with real color and a bold, textured finish, Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals are the right choice. These soft enamel medals combine a die-struck metal base with hand-filled enamel colors, giving each medal a textured, detailed look that metal-only finishes simply cannot match. Whether you need custom medals for awards, recognition events, or organized sports competitions, this style delivers visual impact at a practical price point.
How They're Made
Die struck soft enamel is one of the most popular medal-making techniques, and for good reason. The process starts by stamping your design into a metal base under high pressure, creating raised metal lines and recessed areas. Those recessed areas are then hand-filled with enamel paint and kiln-fired, so the color settles slightly below the metal ridges. The result is a medal with visible texture; you can actually feel the difference between the raised metal and the colored sections.
What Makes Them Versatile
An optional clear epoxy coating can be added over the enamel for extra protection and a smoother surface finish. The iron base is compatible with gold, silver, antique, and several other plating options, making these custom enamel medals highly versatile for different event styles and branding needs.
What Makes Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals a Good Choice?
Custom enamel medals in the die struck soft enamel style are a popular pick across schools, sports leagues, corporate events, and nonprofit organizations. Here is what makes them a practical and visually effective option:
Color Where It Counts
Up to 4 enamel colors are included in the base price. Additional colors are available for a small extra fee, giving you flexibility for more detailed logos or multi-color designs.
Textured, Tactile Finish
The enamel sits slightly below the raised metal outlines, creating a 3D feel that is distinctive and easy to recognize by touch.
Wide Plating Range
Choose from gold, silver, antique gold, antique silver, antique bronze, black nickel, and more to match your event’s style.
Optional Epoxy Coating
A clear epoxy dome can be added to protect the enamel surface and give the medal a cleaner, more finished appearance.
Ribbon Included
Multiple ribbon styles are available, including blank ribbons, 1-color printed, and fully dye-sublimated custom ribbons.
Laser Engraving Available
Recipient names, placement positions, event dates, or award titles can be engraved on the reverse, turning every standard production medal into a fully personalized medal for each individual recipient.
Repeat Order Efficiency
Custom made medals are produced from a steel die that stays valid for three years. Reorders of the same design within that window skip the mold fee entirely, making annual award programs and recurring recognition events significantly more cost-effective after the first run.
Why Choose Soft Enamel Medals Over Other Medal Styles?
Choosing the right medal style depends on the look you are going for and how much color plays a role in the design. Soft enamel medals are well suited for events where color and brand representation matter. If your design includes a logo with multiple colors, a school mascot, or a detailed illustration, the soft enamel process handles that better than metal-only finishes.
Color and Branding
For organizations that want their medals to visually represent team colors, sponsor branding, or event theming, die struck soft enamel is a strong match. The raised metal outlines also give the design structure and definition, which holds up well even in smaller sizes.
Practical Medal Choice
If you are looking to buy custom medals that feel substantial and look professional without stepping into the premium price range of hard enamel or die cast options, soft enamel is typically the most practical route.
Best Return on Investment
For organizations across the USA and Canada looking to buy custom medals that balance quality, color, and budget, die struck soft enamel consistently delivers the best return on investment across all medal formats.
Die Struck Soft Enamel vs. Die Struck Antique/Shiny Medals
Not sure which medal style is right for your event? Here is a direct side-by-side comparison to help you decide:
| Feature | Die Struck Soft Enamel Medals | Die Struck Antique/Shiny Medals |
|---|---|---|
| Finish / Surface | Textured, enamel sits below raised metal lines | No enamel, either vintage-aged (antique) or mirror-bright (shiny) metal finish |
| Color Options | Up to 4 enamel colors included | No enamel coloring; finish relies on metal plating |
| Visual Style | Vibrant, colorful, dimensional look | Classic metallic, heritage or polished look |
| Epoxy Coating | Optional clear epoxy for added protection | Not applicable |
| Best For | Sports events, academic & colorful award medals | Military, corporate, traditional recognition medals |
| Base Material | Iron base | Iron base |
| Plating Options | Gold, silver, antique, black nickel, and more | Antique gold/silver/bronze or polished gold/nickel/copper |
| Ribbon Options | Blank, 1-color print, or dye-sublimated ribbon | Blank, 1-color print, or dye-sublimated ribbon |
| Laser Engraving | Available as add-on | Available as add-on |
| Minimum Order | Low minimum order with a higher per-unit cost on smaller quantities; orders of 50 pieces or more qualify for free shipping. | Low minimum order with a higher per-unit cost on smaller quantities; orders of 50 pieces or more qualify for free shipping. |
| Production Time | 12–15 business days | 12–15 business days |
Both options are produced to the same quality standards with the same lead times and free shipping on orders of 50 pieces or more to the USA and Canada.
If color is part of your design, soft enamel medals are the right pick. If you want a clean metallic look with an aged or polished finish, the Antique/Shiny option is the better fit
How Your Die Struck Custom Soft Enamel Medals Are Made
Here is what happens from the moment you place your order to when your personalized medals arrive:
Design Submission
Upload your artwork, logo, mascot, or shape reference. Vector files work best, but if you do not have one, our design team handles the conversion at no charge.
Free Digital Proof
Our team prepares a free design proof showing the metal layout and enamel color placement within 24 to 48 hours, with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each.
Unlimited Revisions
Request changes until the design is exactly right before production begins.
Precision Manufacturing
Your custom medals are die-struck, enamel-filled, and plated according to your specifications.
Quality Inspection
Every medal is manually inspected for color accuracy, finish quality, and structural integrity before packing.
Packaging & Shipping
Medals are individually bagged and shipped with tracking across the USA and Canada.
From proof approval to delivery, most orders of custom die struck soft enamel medals are completed and in your hands within 15–20 business days across the USA and Canada.
Why Choose Ultimate Promotions for Your Custom Medals?
When searching for a reliable soft enamel medals supplier for your next event or recognition program, experience and consistency matter. Since 1971, Ultimate Promotions has been producing custom medals, lapel pins, and promotional products for organizations across the USA and Canada, from local school sports days and charity events to national sporting bodies and government institutions
50+ Years of Experience
Decades of hands-on expertise in die-struck and enamel medal production
Full North American Coverage
Reliable tracked shipping to the USA and Canada on all qualifying orders, with free shipping on orders of 50 pieces or more.
Government Trusted
Approved supplier with a track record of delivering for government and institutional clients
Manual Quality Checks
Every order of custom engraved medals or enamel medals goes through a full inspection for color, finish, and accuracy
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Clear pricing based on size, quantity, and options selected
Free Artwork Support
Our team helps convert your design into production-ready artwork with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each.
Trusted Custom Medal Supplier
Recognized across the USA and Canada as a consistent and reliable supplier for custom medals for awards from small club programs and school competitions to multi-thousand-piece national recognition events.
Custom Embroidered Patches Pricing & Bulk Order Discounts
The cost of bulk custom patches is based on patch size, quantity, and any add-ons such as specialty edges or backing types. Unlike metal coins or lapel pins, custom embroidered patches carry no mold or die fee; the digitizing setup is included at no charge on every order. This means your first run costs the same per-piece as every reorder, with no additional setup investment required
For recurring programs, uniform resupply orders, and organizations that reorder the same design each season or each year, the digitized stitch file is kept on record, and reorders do not require a new setup charge. Bulk pricing applies to all orders, with the per-unit price decreasing as quantity increases. Ordering custom patches in larger runs consistently makes the per-piece cost more competitive, which matters for organizations running ongoing uniform or recognition programs year after year.
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When your brand needs to be sewn into every uniform in the room, when quality matters as much as the logo itself, and when the patch needs to survive years of washing and daily wear, custom patches deliver better results than printed or cheaper fabric alternatives. The 100% thread coverage gives you texture and depth. The thread colors are bold, saturated, and built not to crack, peel, or fade. The merrowed edge gives you a finished, professional product ready to attach the moment it arrives.
Whether you need 10 custom logo patches for a small team recognition program or several thousand for a large-scale uniform campaign, Ultimate Promotions has the experience and supplier network to deliver to your specifications, with the same professional standards and personal attention on every order regardless of size. We are the bulk custom patches supplier organizations across the USA and Canada return year after year for quality, reliability, and consistent results.
Explore our woven patches for finer detail, smaller sizes starting from 1 inch, and a flat, smooth fabric finish.
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Get a Free QuoteFrequently Asked Questions About Custom Embroidered Patches
Custom embroidered patches are fabric patches made by stitching colored threads directly onto a base fabric at 100% thread coverage using precision embroidery machines. The result is a raised, dimensional design with bold, saturated thread colors and a merrowed overlock border around the perimeter. They are used on uniforms, jackets, bags, hats, and any fabric surface where a durable, professional-looking branded or decorative element is needed. At Ultimate Promotions, every order of custom embroidered patches includes free digitizing, up to 9 thread colors at no extra charge, and a merrowed edge as standard, with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each.
The core difference is in how the design is constructed. Embroidered patches use thick thread stitched over a fabric base at 100% coverage, creating a raised, dimensional surface with real texture. Woven patches are made of thread only, stitched continuously into the fabric structure, producing a flat, smooth finish with no raised texture. Logo patches are the best custom patches for bold logos, crests, and designs that need strong visual weight. Woven patches handle fine text, small lettering, and intricate detail better and are available in smaller sizes starting from 1 inch versus a 2-inch minimum for embroidered. Both share the same minimum order of 10 pieces and the same free shipping threshold of 100 pieces per design.
Up to 9 thread colors are included free of charge as standard on every order of custom embroidered patches. This covers the vast majority of logos, crests, and emblems without any additional cost per color. If your design calls for metallic thread for gold or silver accents, that is available as an add-on.
The minimum order is 10 pieces per design. Free shipping to the USA and Canada applies to all orders of 100 pieces or more per design. This low minimum is what makes custom embroidered patches a genuinely practical option for small teams, individual projects, and niche programs alongside large uniform runs.
Average production time is 12 to 20 business days from proof approval, followed by 3 to 5 business days in transit to the USA and Canada. We recommend placing your order at least five to six weeks before your event or distribution date to give the full timeline room to work without any pressure.
No. Digitizing is always included at no charge on every order of custom patches. If your artwork needs to be vectorized or developed from a rough sketch or low-resolution file, our team handles that at no extra cost, with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs beyond that at $5 each.
The standard patch ships with no backing, keeping it lightweight and flexible. Iron-on heat seal, sew-on, Velcro, and self-adhesive backing are all available as add-ons. The right backing depends on how and where the patch will be attached, like iron-on for a permanent bond, sew-on for long-term secure stitching, Velcro for patches that need to be removed and reattached, and self-adhesive for temporary applications.
Yes. Military units, government agencies, and emergency services organizations across the USA and Canada regularly order custom patches for uniform programs, unit insignia, and identification pieces. Embroidered name patches are a long-standing standard in military and law enforcement uniform programs. Ultimate Promotions holds approved supplier status with government and institutional clients and applies the same quality standards to every order regardless of size.
Yes. Custom name patches with individual name embroidery are available on request, as are name patches for uniforms, workwear, and staff identification programs. These can be produced as part of a larger uniform order or as a standalone name patch run. Reach out through the Get a Quote form to discuss your specific requirements.
Vector formats like .ai, .pdf, and .eps are preferred, as they give our team the cleanest basis for digitizing and stitch file production. If you do not have a vector file, that is not a problem. Send us whatever you have, a JPG, PNG, or hand-drawn sketch, and our team handles all vectorizing and artwork development at no additional charge.
Ultimate Promotions has been supplying the best custom patches to organizations across the USA and Canada since 1971, over 50 years of consistent quality applied to every order regardless of volume. Every patch goes through manual quality inspection before shipping; artwork development is always free with up to 5 proofs included free and additional proofs at $5 each, and the quote you receive reflects the actual cost with no hidden fees. Trusted by over 25,000 organizations across North America and holding approved supplier status for government and institutional clients, we are the custom embroidered patches supplier organizations return to time and time again.