Custom Patch — Alpaca with Ultrasonic Welding
We build patch programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Alpaca version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, ultrasonic welding and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.
Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, or no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.
Specification
| Product | Patch |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Alpaca |
| Decoration / finish | Ultrasonic Welding |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | 0-24M baby |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Debossing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Foil Printing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilting — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Alpaca-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with ultrasonic welding applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Golf Clubs — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Boutique and Independent Labels — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Scouts and Youth Clubs — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Ski and Snowboard Resorts — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Outdoor and Hiking — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
Quality control
Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so patch batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for BSCI, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 100 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
Start your patch programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
