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Shine Collection LLC
Custom Patch Manufacturing
Sublimation Patches manufactured by Shine Collection LLC
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Sublimation Patches

Dye-sublimated fabric patches for full-colour artwork at low cost.

Process
Dye sublimation into polyester
Colours
Unlimited, gradient capable
Tooling
None required
Edges
Laser cut and sealed
Backing
Velcro, sew-on, iron-on
MOQ
No fixed MOQ
§ Overview

About sublimation patches.

Artwork is dye-sublimated into polyester fabric, permanently bonding the ink to the fibres. Photographic images, gradients and complex multi-colour designs reproduce at a lower unit cost than molded or woven options, with no tooling required.

§ Features
  • Unlimited colours and full gradients
  • No tooling cost
  • Soft, flat and lightweight
  • Fade and wash resistant
  • Laser-cut to any shape
  • Fast turnaround
§ Manufacturing process
  1. 01
    Artwork prepared at print resolution
  2. 02
    Dye-sublimation transfer printing
  3. 03
    Heat press into polyester substrate
  4. 04
    Laser cut and edge seal
  5. 05
    Backing application

Tooling is CNC engraved in-house, paid before machining and owned by you afterwards — repeat orders skip the tooling cost. How our tooling works →

§ Applications
Event patchesTeam kitsPromotional runsPhotographic designs
§ Customization options
  • Any size and custom die-cut shape
  • Pantone colour matching
  • Merrow, laser-cut, hot-cut or moulded borders
  • Matte, satin or gloss finish
  • Velcro, sew-on or iron-on backing
  • Numbering, name tapes and serialised runs
Velcro (hook & loop)

The tactical standard. Hook sewn or heat-welded to the patch, loop on the garment — swap patches in seconds. Ideal for military, law enforcement, security and MC use.

Sew-on

A plain or bordered back designed to be stitched down permanently. The strongest long-term attachment and the preferred option for uniforms and workwear that see industrial laundering.

Iron-on (heat seal)

A heat-activated adhesive film applied to the reverse. Fast application on cotton and poly-cotton; recommended as a positioning aid with a stitch for garments in heavy rotation.

All customization options →
§ Consider the hybrid process

Hybrid Rubber/PVC + UV Printing

Pure PVC molding cannot create gradients — colour is limited to flat, bordered fields. The hybrid process removes that limit while keeping the durability and feel of a real rubber patch.

Hybrid UV-PVC patches →
§ FAQ
+Is sublimation durable outdoors?

The dye is bonded into the fibre so it resists washing and fading well, though molded rubber remains the tougher choice for field gear.

Get a quote for sublimation patches.

Send artwork, quantity and intended use. We reply with a manufacturing recommendation and a quote.