Choosing the right custom patch for a logo or design shouldn’t require multiple proof requests, artwork revisions, and rounds of trial and error. That’s why STAHLS’ created the Patch Selector Tool, an innovative new resource that helps decorators, apparel brands, team dealers, and promotional product professionals instantly identify which patch types are compatible with their artwork.
Take the Guesswork Out of Custom Patch Ordering
Not every design works equally well across every patch type. Fine details, small text, color counts, and artwork complexity can all impact how a design translates to a finished patch. Traditionally, discovering those limitations meant waiting for artwork reviews and proofs before knowing what was possible.
The new STAHLS’ Patch Selector Tool changes that.

Simply upload your artwork, enter a few project details, and the tool analyzes your design against 18 different patch and emblem options in just seconds. You’ll immediately see:
- Which patch types are compatible with your artwork
- Which options may require artwork adjustments
- Which patch styles aren’t recommended for your design
- Why certain patch types do or do not work
- New patch possibilities you may not have considered before
Explore Beyond Traditional Embroidery
When decorators think of patches, embroidered patches are often the first option that comes to mind. But today’s apparel decoration market offers far more possibilities.
The Patch Selector Tool evaluates your artwork across a wide range of premium patch styles, including:
- Embroidered Patches
- Woven Patches
- PVC Patches
- Leather Patches
- FlexStyle® Emblems
- LIQUID 3D® Emblems
- And many more specialty patch options

By instantly showing compatible alternatives, the tool helps you expand your decoration offerings beyond what you may have imagined. Sell your customers beyond the basic and uncover premium patch solutions that may deliver a better finished result than traditional embroidery alone.
Speed Up Ordering and Reduce Proof Delays
One of the biggest benefits of the Patch Selector Tool is faster project turnaround.
Instead of submitting artwork for multiple patch types and waiting for feedback, you can identify compatibility issues before placing an order. This helps reduce back-and-forth communication, minimizes artwork revisions, and creates a more efficient path from concept to production.
The result: faster decision-making, fewer artwork surprises, reduced proofing delays, and more confident ordering.
How It Works
Getting started is simple:
- Upload your artwork file
- Let the tool analyze your design
- Review compatible patch matches
- Choose your preferred patch and continue to ordering
Within seconds, you’ll have a clearer understanding of which patch types best support your design goals and production requirements.
Find Your Patch Match Today
Whether you’re decorating caps, jackets, uniforms, workwear, spirit wear, or premium retail apparel, the STAHLS’ Patch Selector Tool helps you discover the best patch option faster.
Ready to skip the guesswork, reduce art approval delays, and uncover new decoration possibilities?
