Laser Etched Patches for Premium Branding
Create custom faux leather patches with precision laser engraving for a distinctive, premium finish. Choose from 15 leatherette colors and custom shapes to create patches for hats, jackets, bags, and other products.
Laser etching can reveal a contrasting secondary color, adding depth and visual impact to your design.
Choose your leatherette color, shape, size, and quantity, then submit your artwork for laser engraving.
Apex Faux Leather Patches combine leatherette material with precision laser engraving to create a durable, textured branding solution. With 15 color options and custom shapes, they can be produced for a wide range of branded products.
What Are Faux Leather Patches?
Faux Leather Patches are made from leatherette, a synthetic material often considered a vegan and eco-friendlier alternative to real leather.
Apex customizes the patches using laser engraving, allowing designs to be etched directly into the material. Many leatherette colors reveal a contrasting secondary color when etched.
The largest standard image size is 4″ × 4″. Larger sizes are available by quote.
All faux leather patches come with a heat seal backing; sew files available upon request.
Create patches according to your required shape and dimensions.
Choose from 15 available colors to match your branding or product.
Precision laser engraving creates the design directly on the leatherette.
Many materials reveal a contrasting secondary color when laser etched.
Add a dimensional leatherette texture to hats, apparel, bags, and other products.
Designed to maintain quality across a range of products.
Leatherette provides a synthetic alternative to real leather.
Create personalized patches for your brand, team, or product line.
Suitable for hats, jackets, bags, apparel, and other products.
Order from 25 pieces.
Fast 5-Day Turnaround
Get custom laser-etched faux leather patches produced with a standard 5-day turnaround.
Submit your artwork
Select your leatherette color
Choose your shape and size
Verify all details on art proof
Apex produces your patches for delivery
5 Business Days
Standard image size is up to 4″ × 4″. Larger sizes are available by quote.
Artwork Requirements
Care Instructions
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If something isn’t right with your order, we’re here to help make it right.
If you believe there is a verified production defect, contact our team for review.
If your order arrives with incorrect patches, quantities, colors, or specifications, contact us so we can review and resolve the issue.
Provide photos and your order details so our team can assess the damage.
Verified production issues can be reviewed by our team for replacement support.
If the issue relates to customer-supplied artwork, our team can review the submission and advise on the next step.
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Choose your patch style based on the look, material, application, and level of customization you need.
USP: Laser-etched leatherette with custom shapes and 15 color options.
Best For: Premium branding on hats, jackets, bags, and apparel.
USP: Custom fabric applique with embroidered application.
Best For: Athletic and traditional apparel decoration.
USP: Full-color artwork on single-layer twill.
Best For: Detailed full-color applique designs.
| Comparison Attribute | Faux Leather Patches | Embroidered Applique | Digitizing | Heat Applied Applique | Sublimated Applique | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Compatibility | Cotton, polyester, cotton-poly blends, fleece & acrylics | Cotton, polyester, cotton-poly blends, fleece & acrylics | Cotton, polyester, cotton-poly blends, fleece & acrylics | Cotton, polyester, cotton-poly blends, fleece & acrylics | Cotton, polyester, cotton-poly blends, fleece & acrylics | |
| Design Complexity | Moderate to Complex (laser etched faux leather allows finer detail than embroidery) | Moderate (Limited to 3 colors, unable to cut thin lines, can add smaller detail with embroidery) | Moderate (Limited colors in some line detail) | Low-Moderate (Limited to 3 colors, unable to cut thin lines) | Complex (Full color, gradients, photos, fine detail) | |
| Volume Suitability | Small-Medium-Large (best pricing for medium-large runs) | Small-Medium-Large (best pricing for medium-large runs) | Small-Medium-Large (volume sustainable depends on capabilities of decorator) | Small-Medium-Large (best pricing for medium-large runs) | Small-Medium-Large (best pricing for medium-large runs) | |
| Durability (in washes) | Medium (30 washes if sewn on) | Medium-High (40+ washes) | Medium-High (40+ washes) | Medium-High (40+ washes) | Medium-High (40+ washes) | |
| Production Speed | Low-Medium (5 business days) | Low-Medium (5 business days) | Low-Medium (5 business days) | Low-Medium (5 business days) | Low-Medium (5 business days) | |
| Cost per Unit | Medium-High (cost is lower the more ordered, more expensive product) | Medium-High (cost depends on number of colors, amount of embroidery, and number of units ordered) | Low-High (cost depends on artwork complexity) | Medium (cost depends on number of colors and number of units ordered) | Medium-High (cost can vary by set up type. Sewn is more expensive along with additional embroidery) | |
| Color Requirements | 1 color leather with 1 color etch | 1-3 colors (additional colors can be added with embroidery) | Multi Color 1-6+ colors | 1-3 colors | Full-Color | |
| Special Features | Multi dimential look with etching. | Additional Embroidery | Added texture or raised look | Quick to apply while still giving applique look and feel | Ability to print gradients and photos | |
| Order Flexibility | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs | Ability to simple and complex designs | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs | |
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“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
✓ Verified purchase
Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
✓ Verified purchase
Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Soft feel, Excellent stretchability
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