CANADA National Guide

Custom Patches Canada — Embroidered, 3D, Printed & Leather Patches Made in Canada

Premium custom patches shipped coast to coast. Embroidered, 3D puff, leather, printed. Min 10 pieces, 2–3 day production, free shipping on orders $300+.

Why Button Bros Is Canada's Trusted Custom Patch Manufacturer

Button Bros manufactures custom patches in Canada using commercial-grade embroidery machines and premium materials. Every patch is embroidered, printed, or cut in-house at our Canadian production facility — no outsourcing, no middlemen, no customs delays. We ship custom patches Canada-wide with 2–3 day production and free shipping on orders over $300 CAD.

Whether you're an MC club in Toronto, a sports team in Vancouver, a corporate uniform supplier in Calgary, or a fashion brand in Montreal, Button Bros is the Canadian custom patch supplier trusted by thousands of businesses, military units, motorcycle clubs, scouts, and schools across all 10 provinces and 3 territories. Browse our full custom patches collection to see all types and backings.

What makes us different? Low 10-piece minimum — most Canadian patch suppliers require 25, 50, or 100 minimum. Free digital proof. Every order ships with a free preview before stitching. Free design help. Don't have a designer? Send us your idea and we'll mock it up at no cost. Up to 75% off at volume — bulk orders of 500+ enjoy steep tiered discounts.

Made in Canada — No Customs, No Delays, No Currency Conversion

Why does Made in Canada matter for custom patches? Three reasons every Canadian buyer should know:

No customs delays. Importing patches from US or Chinese suppliers can mean 3–6 weeks of shipping plus unpredictable border holds. Our Canadian-made patches arrive in 5–10 business days nationwide with full tracking.
No surprise duties or brokerage fees. US/Chinese suppliers often quote a low price that balloons once UPS or FedEx tacks on $15–$50 brokerage fees plus GST/HST at the border. Our prices are CAD, all-in, with HST/GST calculated at checkout — no border surprises.
CAD pricing, no currency fluctuation. Order from a US supplier and your $50 USD patch order becomes $68+ CAD after exchange and credit card fees. Our prices are quoted and charged in Canadian dollars.

Custom patches Canada customers also benefit from local customer support during Canadian business hours, bilingual order assistance (English and French), and same-day digital proofs for orders placed before 3 PM ET.

Custom Patch Types Available in Canada

Button Bros offers every major custom patch type for every use case — uniforms, jackets, hats, bags, and merch:

Embroidered Patches (Most Popular)

Classic raised-thread embroidered patches with full thread coverage. Tough, washable, professional-looking. The default choice for military, scouts, sports teams, motorcycle clubs, corporate uniforms, and branded apparel. Available in any size from 1" to 10" with up to 9 thread colours.

3D Embroidered Patches (Puff Patches)

Foam-backed 3D embroidered patches with raised, dimensional lettering and logos. Popular for snapback hats, varsity jackets, and high-end streetwear. The bold dimensional look reads from a distance.

Full Colour Printed Patches

Dye-sublimation printed patches for designs with gradients, photographs, or fine detail that embroidery can't reproduce. Photo-quality colour and unlimited shading. Soft-feel finish, washable, durable.

Leather Patches

Premium leather patches with debossed (pressed/branded) artwork. Real or vegan leather options. The signature look for hat brands, denim labels, and premium streetwear (think Patagonia-style branding).

Chenille Patches

Classic varsity-jacket chenille patches with thick fuzzy yarn texture. The iconic letter-jacket look for schools, sports teams, sororities, fraternities, and retro streetwear.

PVC Patches

Durable PVC (rubber) patches with weatherproof flexibility. Popular for tactical gear, outdoor brands, military morale patches, and any application where embroidery would degrade. Survives extreme conditions.

Name Patches

Individual name patches embroidered per piece — perfect for uniforms, workwear, and sports jerseys where each patch has a different name. From $5/ea.

Patch Backings — Iron-On, Sew-On, Velcro, Adhesive

Every patch type can be ordered with any of four backings:

Sew-On (default) — Most secure. Permanent attachment. Required for items that go through industrial wash (military, hospitality uniforms).
Iron-On — Heat-activate adhesive. Easy DIY application with a household iron or heat press. Best for cotton, polyester, and blends. Not for nylon or technical fabrics.
Velcro (Hook & Loop) — Removable. Popular for tactical gear, sports uniforms with rotating crests, and morale patches. Both loop and hook sides included.
Adhesive — Peel-and-stick. Single-use temporary attachment for events and disposable applications.

Compare backings in detail at our Patch Backings Compared guide.

Custom Patch Pricing for Canadian Customers

All prices in CAD. Minimum order 10 pieces. Volume discounts up to 75% off at higher quantities. Below is the pricing breakdown for our most popular patch types:

Embroidered Patches

2": $8.00/ea (10 pcs) → $4.00/ea (100+) → $2.00/ea (500+)
3": $12.00/ea (10 pcs) → $6.00/ea (100+) → $3.00/ea (500+)
4": $14.00/ea (10 pcs) → $7.00/ea (100+) → $4.00/ea (500+)

3D Embroidered Patches (Puff)

3": $16.00/ea (10 pcs) → $8.00/ea (100+) → $4.00/ea (500+)
3.5": $19.00/ea (10 pcs) → $9.50/ea (100+) → $4.75/ea (500+)

Full Colour Printed Patches

2": $6.00/ea (10 pcs) → $3.00/ea (100+) → $1.50/ea (500+)
3": $9.00/ea (10 pcs) → $4.50/ea (100+) → $2.25/ea (500+)

Leather Patches

2": $9.00/ea (10 pcs) → $4.50/ea (100+) → $2.25/ea (500+)
3": $13.50/ea (10 pcs) → $6.75/ea (100+) → $3.38/ea (500+)

Name Patches

From $5.00/ea — individual names embroidered per patch

Price match guarantee: If you find a lower published Canadian price for the same patch specs, Button Bros will match it. For bulk orders of 500+ patches, contact us directly for tiered volume pricing. Use our Patch Cost Estimator to plan your run, or Patch Size Visualizer to see exact dimensions before ordering.

Canada-Wide Shipping Zones & Delivery Times

We ship custom patches Canada-wide via Canada Post Expedited Parcel and Purolator Ground, with tracking on every order. Free shipping on all Canadian orders $300+ CAD. Patches typically require slightly longer production than other products due to embroidery setup. Typical delivery windows by region (in business days, after 5–7 day production):

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) & Southern Ontario — 1–2 days shipping (Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Ottawa, London)
Quebec — 1–2 days (Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, Laval, Sherbrooke)
Maritimes & Atlantic — 2–4 days (Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton, Charlottetown, St. John's)
Manitoba & Saskatchewan — 2–3 days (Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon)
Alberta — 2–4 days (Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge)
British Columbia — 3–5 days (Vancouver, Victoria, Burnaby, Surrey, Kelowna)
Northern Canada (YT, NT, NU) — 5–10 days (Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit — remote surcharge may apply)

Total turnaround from order to door: 7–14 business days for 95% of Canadian addresses. Rush production is available on some patch types for an additional fee — contact us with your deadline to confirm timing.

Custom Patches by Canadian City

Button Bros serves every major Canadian city with the same Canadian pricing, fast shipping, and Made-in-Canada quality. Click through to your city for local turnaround details and city-specific FAQs:

Custom Patches Toronto — 1–2 day shipping to the GTA. MC clubs across the GTA, U of T and Ryerson teams, corporate workwear suppliers.
Custom Patches Vancouver — 3–5 day shipping to Metro Vancouver. Outdoor brands, UBC clubs, motorcycle clubs across BC.
Custom Patches Montreal — 1–2 day shipping with bilingual support. Plateau streetwear, McGill clubs, motorcycle clubs across Quebec.
Custom Patches Calgary — 2–4 day shipping to Alberta. Hockey teams, oil & gas workwear, ranching/agriculture brands.
Custom Patches Edmonton — 2–4 day shipping. Trades workwear, hockey teams, U of A clubs.
Custom Patches Ottawa — 1–2 day shipping. Government uniforms, scouting groups, Carleton/uOttawa clubs.
Custom Patches Winnipeg — 2–3 day shipping. Hockey teams, scouting groups, Indigenous-owned business merch.
Custom Patches Halifax — 2–4 day shipping to Nova Scotia and Maritimes. Military units, fishing/maritime brands, Dalhousie teams.

Who Orders Custom Patches in Canada?

Our Canadian custom patch customers span every industry. Here are the most common use cases:

Military, Veterans & Law Enforcement

Canadian Armed Forces units, RCMP detachments, military veterans groups, police, fire, EMS, and tactical units order embroidered patches, morale patches, and PVC patches for uniforms and gear.

Motorcycle Clubs & Riding Groups

Canadian MCs and riding clubs order back patches, side rockers, name tags, and chapter patches in embroidered or chenille. We respect the heritage and confidentiality of every motorcycle club we work with.

Scouts, Cadets & Youth Groups

Scouts Canada, Air Cadets, Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, 4-H, and other Canadian youth organizations order custom badges, merit patches, and award patches.

Sports Teams & Varsity Programs

Hockey, soccer, baseball, rugby, lacrosse — Canadian sports teams use embroidered crests and chenille letter patches for jerseys, jackets, and bags. From minor league to university varsity.

Corporate Uniforms & Workwear

Canadian companies use embroidered patches as employee name tags, logo crests, and uniform identifiers. Trades, hospitality, healthcare, security, retail — anywhere uniforms need branding.

Schools, Universities & Frats

School blazer crests, frosh week patches, varsity letter patches, sorority/fraternity badges — Canadian schools order custom patches at every level from grade school to university.

Fashion Brands & Streetwear

Independent Canadian fashion brands use leather patches, 3D puff patches, and chenille patches as signature design elements on hats, denim, and outerwear. Premium look at scalable cost.

Events & Conventions

Comic-Cons, trade shows, anime conventions, music festivals, beer festivals — Canadian event organizers use limited-edition patches as collectible merch.

Outdoor Brands & Adventure

PVC patches for backpacks, ski jackets, climbing gear, hiking packs. Canadian outdoor brands love PVC for its weatherproof durability.

How to Order Custom Patches in Canada — The Process

Ordering custom patches Canada-wide is straightforward. Here's our 5-step process:

Choose your patch type, size, and backing — browse our full collection: embroidered, 3D, printed, leather, chenille, PVC, name patches.
Upload your design — PNG, JPG, PDF, AI, or SVG. Vector files preferred for embroidery. Need design help? Our team will create a patch design for free.
Free digital proof — Within 4 hours during business days, we send a digital proof showing how your patch will look. Approve or request edits.
Canadian production — Once approved, your patches are embroidered or printed in 5–7 business days at our Canadian production facility.
Cross-Canada shipping — Tracked Canada Post or Purolator. Free on orders $300+, flat rates otherwise. Delivered to your door in 1–5 days depending on province.

Custom Patches vs Embroidered Direct vs Iron-On Letters — Which Is Right?

Patches vs Direct Embroidery

Patches are produced separately and then attached — easier to apply consistently, swap onto multiple items, and produce in volume. Direct embroidery stitches directly into the garment — looks more integrated but requires the garment in hand. For team uniforms with rotating players, patches win. For permanent corporate logos, direct embroidery can be cleaner.

Embroidered vs Printed Patches

Embroidered is the classic choice — raised thread, durable, professional. Printed handles photo detail and gradients embroidery can't reproduce. See the full comparison.

GST, HST & QST — How Taxes Work for Patch Orders in Canada

As a Canadian business shipping within Canada, we charge the appropriate sales tax based on your shipping province:

Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI — 13–15% HST
Alberta, NWT, Nunavut, Yukon — 5% GST
BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba — 5% GST + provincial sales tax (PST) where applicable
Quebec — 5% GST + 9.975% QST

Taxes are calculated automatically at checkout. Registered businesses can claim input tax credits (ITCs) on the GST/HST paid. Our HST/GST number appears on every invoice. No surprise duties or brokerage fees because everything is shipped domestically within Canada.

Wholesale & Volume Pricing for Canadian Resellers

Ordering wholesale custom patches Canada? We offer tiered volume discounts up to 75% off at higher quantities. Promotional product distributors, uniform suppliers, and resellers ordering $500+ per month qualify for a wholesale account with custom pricing, priority production, and dedicated account support. Contact us to set up an account.

Ready to Order Custom Patches in Canada?

Whether you need 10 patches for a small team or 5,000 for a corporate uniform rollout, Button Bros is the Canadian custom patch manufacturer you can count on. Made in Canada. Shipped coast to coast. Low 10-piece minimum, up to 75% off at volume, free design help. Order custom patches now or contact our Canadian customer support team with any questions.

Custom Patches Canada — FAQ

Do you ship custom patches across Canada? ↓

Yes — Button Bros ships custom patches Canada-wide, from Vancouver to St. John's and everywhere in between. We use Canada Post Expedited Parcel and Purolator Ground with tracking on every order. Delivery times range from 1–2 days (Southern Ontario, Quebec) to 5–10 days (remote northern regions). Free shipping on all Canadian orders over $300 CAD.

Are your custom patches actually made in Canada? ↓

Yes. Every patch is embroidered, printed, or cut in-house at our Canadian production facility. We do not outsource, drop-ship from the US or China, or relabel imported products. Made in Canada means no customs delays, no border brokerage fees, and consistent quality you can verify. Our HST/GST number appears on every invoice.

What is the minimum order for custom patches? ↓

10 pieces is our minimum order. Most Canadian patch suppliers require 25, 50, or 100 minimum — we keep it at 10 to support small teams, clubs, and test runs. Volume discounts kick in automatically at 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 pieces, with up to 75% off at higher quantities.

What is the turnaround time for custom patches in Canada? ↓

Standard production is 5–7 business days from order approval (patches require more setup than stickers/buttons due to embroidery digitization). Shipping time depends on your province: 1–2 days to the GTA and Quebec, 2–4 days to the Prairies and Maritimes, 3–5 days to BC. Total order-to-door is typically 7–14 business days. Rush production is available on some patch types.

What types of patches do you offer? ↓

We offer embroidered, 3D embroidered (puff), full-colour printed, leather, chenille, PVC, and name patches. Each type suits different applications — embroidered for uniforms and clubs, printed for photo detail, leather for premium streetwear, chenille for varsity jackets, PVC for outdoor gear, name patches for individual identification. See our Patch Buying Guide for full details.

What backings do you offer (iron-on, sew-on, Velcro)? ↓

Every patch type can be ordered with sew-on (default), iron-on, Velcro (hook & loop), or adhesive backing. Sew-on is most secure and required for industrial wash. Iron-on is easy DIY application. Velcro is removable — popular for tactical and rotating team crests. Adhesive is single-use. See Patch Backings Compared for the full breakdown.

Are your patches washable? ↓

Yes — embroidered, 3D, printed, and PVC patches all withstand commercial laundry cycles. For maximum longevity, wash garments inside-out in cold water and tumble dry low. Sew-on backing is the most wash-durable. Iron-on patches can loosen after 50+ wash cycles — re-press if needed.

Do you charge GST/HST on patch orders? ↓

Yes — we charge the appropriate Canadian sales tax based on your shipping province (5% GST in AB/NT/NU/YT, 5% GST + PST in BC/SK/MB, 5% GST + 9.975% QST in QC, 13–15% HST in ON/NB/NL/NS/PEI). Taxes are calculated automatically at checkout. Registered Canadian businesses can claim input tax credits on the GST/HST paid.

What file format do you need for custom patch designs? ↓

For embroidered patches we prefer vector files (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) — these scale cleanly and digitize well for stitching. We also accept high-resolution PNG/JPG (300 DPI minimum). For printed patches, full-colour PNG/JPG with transparent backgrounds works well. If your file isn't print-ready, our design team will digitize it for free.

Do you offer bilingual customer support in English and French? ↓

Yes — our Canadian customer support team handles orders and inquiries in both English and French. Quebec customers can place orders, request proofs, and get support in French via phone, email, or live chat. Service bilingue disponible.

Will I pay customs fees or brokerage charges? ↓

No — every order ships domestically within Canada, so there are no customs fees, no duties, and no brokerage charges. The price you see at checkout is the final price (plus applicable GST/HST/QST). This is one of the biggest advantages of ordering from a Canadian patch manufacturer vs an overseas one.

How long do custom patches last? ↓

Properly applied embroidered, 3D, and PVC patches last indefinitely — well beyond the life of the garment they're attached to. Printed patches last 5+ years of regular wash cycles. Leather patches develop a patina over time but stay structurally sound for decades.

Can you handle confidential patch designs (military, MC, private)? ↓

Yes — we routinely produce confidential patches for Canadian military units, motorcycle clubs, security organizations, and private groups. We respect non-disclosure requests, keep designs internal, and do not share customer designs publicly. Contact us if you need a formal NDA before sending artwork.

What cities in Canada do you serve? ↓

We serve every city and town in Canada. Our dedicated city pages cover the biggest markets: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Halifax. We also ship to smaller cities, towns, and remote postal codes nationwide.

Can I order embroidered name patches with different names per piece? ↓

Yes — individual name patches are one of our most popular products. Order 20 name patches with 20 different names — each embroidered individually. Common for sports teams, corporate uniforms, military units, and workwear. From $5/ea depending on quantity. Contact us with your name list to confirm pricing.

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