Patch materials guide
Which material to choose, and how it reads printed vs. engraved.
Leatherette
The classic laser-patch look. Engraving burns to a contrasting tone, so the design reads as the base color showing through.
Vinyl
A flexible, durable option that takes full-color UV printing well for vivid, detailed patches.
Acrylic
A crisp, rigid feel with clean edges — good for bold, geometric marks.
Match the mockup to the material
PatchForge previews your patch on the actual material and engrave color, so the mockup reflects what you will produce.