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# Top 3 Reasons to Choose PVC Over Embroidery for Patches

By [Ultra Patches (@ultrapatches)](https://listium.com/@ultrapatches)

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Published 15 March 2022 · Updated 15 March 2022

Category: visual art & design

Plastic is a modern wonder that has found its way into nearly every aspect of everyday life. And one of its uses is as a material for patches, where plastic is used in the form of PVC. This material has become a popular alternative for embroidered patches over the years, and for good reason. Here are some of the advantages of PVC patches.

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### 1. [They are lighter](https://listium.com/@ultrapatches/67584/top-3-reasons-to-choose-pvc-over-embroidery-for-patches/0/they-are-lighter)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ky5n41j53akzzdig3evs.jpg)
- Notes: Plastic is a light, flexible, and durable material. As a result, PVC patches are significantly lighter than patches made from embroidery. This makes it easier to attach PVC patches to even very thin pieces of clothing and uniforms without fear of weighing down the fabric or making it less comfortable to wear. With PVC, it’s easy to forget that the patches are even there when not looking at them.

### 2. [They are intricate](https://listium.com/@ultrapatches/67584/top-3-reasons-to-choose-pvc-over-embroidery-for-patches/1/they-are-intricate)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e88j9of383hypiiebpfa.jpg)
- Notes: Embroidery machines can’t render any detail smaller than the length of one of its stitches. This forces the design of embroidered patches to be bold and simple, as any intricate details or shading won’t come across on the final product. PVC, on the other hand, is poured into molds and painted after, which leaves room for much more detail in shade and color. And as the PVC patches vs embroidered patches guide found on \[this website\](https://www.ultrapatches.com/blog/post/embroidered-patches-vs-pvc-patches) explains, PVC patches can even be given added texture through the use of 3D molds.

### 3. [They are rugged](https://listium.com/@ultrapatches/67584/top-3-reasons-to-choose-pvc-over-embroidery-for-patches/2/they-are-rugged)

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- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sv59angpvkostvsurga6.jpg)
- Notes: The idea of “plastic” may have you thinking of cheap and disposable materials, but that isn’t always the case. PVC patches are made from a flexible and rubber-like plastic material, which makes them durable and capable of withstanding plenty of abuse. It also makes them waterproof.