Laser-cut numbers/alphabet offer an open border for stitching.
If you’re fond of embroidery, you must see embroidery patches. If yes, you can’t deny how important stitched edging is for custom embroidery. Customized embroidery patches are a vital component of branding and promotion. If you’re one of the million in the U.S. thinking of launching a clothing line, let me tell you that the borders of machine embroidery patches play a key role in beauty. A wrong assessment can ruin the beauty of the design, hence the entire project.
Luckily, I have summarized a must-consider checklist for you. Since it’s about patches for promotion and customized needs, I won’t speak on stylish types of edging made by hand and crochet, such as;
- Buttonhole stitch edge
- Overcast stitch border
- Blanket stitch outline
However, I would rather focus on the best-fitted patch outline of your custom embroidery patches. You will read in this blog;
- Difference between Die-Cut and Complicated
- Use of Merrow edge for Patches
- Soldering Iron/Hot Knife for Embroidery Badges
- Overlock for PVC monograms
- Cost calculator for Merrow Edge
Let’s begin.
Hot Cut Border
Hot-Cut Complicated
Centre frame shows ‘Hot-Cut’ silver embroidered letters, which are deeper cut-off compared to die-cuts.
It is when an embroidery patch is carved out following the deep inside edge-to-edge shape of the logo. Hence, it is also called “cut out”, “die-cut”, or “cut to shape”.
Merrowed Edge Patch
A merrowed border is also known as an overlocked or stitched lock border. The term derives from a brand machine to do this, and it’s not something done by hand. It’s a complete machine procedure.
Merrow Border Patch Vs Hot Cut
FACT CHECK
- Merrow edge can not be done with complex edges/designs.
- Die-cut border sublimation patch with merrowed edge works well.
- Non-merrowed patches are sold cheaper than once with merrow.
- There isn’t anything that exists like the merrow border PVC patch.
Cost Difference
Most of the embroidery manufacturers in the U.S. charge an extra amount for merrow embroidered borders; hence, it’s an elite club now. This should be between $1 $3 each. Luckily, it gets cheaper with a higher number of patches. Rationally speaking, if you pay $3 each additional for 25 patches, it could be as cheap as $1 for 500 patches of the same size and shape. I do believe this guidance on merrowed border patches and other types would help you a lot with your next purchase. Feel free to contact Team Patches Mania if you are still confused.
