Get vibrant, highly detailed DTF patches in Melbourne, a full-colour printed alternative to traditional embroidered patches. Using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, your design is printed and heat-applied to fabric, capturing gradients, fine detail and complex artwork that stitching can't always achieve.
Custom DTF patches are created using the same Direct-to-Film process behind our DTF printing service . Your design is printed onto a special film, then transferred onto fabric using heat and pressure. Because there's no thread or stitching involved, DTF patches can hold fine detail, colour gradients and photo-realistic artwork that would be difficult or costly to reproduce with embroidery.
The result is a soft, flexible, breathable patch that sits comfortably on the garment, with a full-colour finish that stays true to your original design.
No extra cost per colour, no limitations on gradients or complex artwork.
Without thread or setup-heavy stitching, DTF patches are well suited to smaller runs and one-off designs.
Comfortable on the garment, with a breathable feel that traditional patches can lack.
Minimal setup time compared to embroidery means quicker production for time-sensitive orders.
DTF and embroidered patches both have their place, and the right choice depends on your design and its use.
If your design has photo-realistic detail, gradients or a wide colour range, DTF patches will usually give a sharper, more accurate result.
If you're after a traditional, textured, stitched look, especially for uniforms, sportswear or heritage-style branding, at Best Embroidery , embroidered patches are the better fit, with a choice of sew-on, iron-on or velcro backing and merrow or stitched borders.
Not sure which suits your project? Send us your design and we'll recommend the best option.
Share your logo, artwork or concept, and we'll advise on how it'll translate to print.
We'll produce a sample for your review before full production.
Your DTF patches are printed and finished in-house.
Ready for collection in Melbourne CBD or shipped Australia-wide.
A quick, heat-applied backing, press it on, and it's ready to go, ideal for shirts, jackets, hats and bags.
Best for removable or interchangeable patches, such as on workwear, uniforms or team gear. Available in hook, loop or double velcro.
A self-adhesive backing for temporary or lightweight applications where sewing or heat-pressing isn't practical.
A raised, rubber-like 3D finish that adds texture and depth to your design.
A debossed leather-style finish for a premium, tactile look, well suited to caps, bags and heritage-style branding.
Not sure which backing or extra suits your project? Let us know how the patch will be used, and we'll recommend the best option.
DTF patches are one option in a broader range of branding methods we offer. If you'd prefer a traditional stitched finish, our embroidered patches come in a range of backings and borders. Our DTF printing service provides full-colour printing directly onto the garment instead of using a patch. If you need daily-wear job site apparel, our workwear embroidery service is built for durability, and for a stitched company logo across your team's uniforms, our embroidery company logo service is the better fit. Not sure which method suits your project? Send us your design and we'll recommend the best option.
Request a quote or upload your design, and we will confirm pricing, sizing, and turnaround for your order.
Yes, when applied and cared for correctly, DTF patches hold up well to normal wear and washing, though we always recommend following care instructions for the best longevity.
Yes, this feature is one of the main advantages of DTF patches over embroidery. There's no limit on colours, and gradients or fine detail can be reproduced accurately.
Yes, DTF patches suit caps and hats well, particularly with iron-on or velcro backing depending on how permanent you'd like the application to be.
