Choosing patches and garments for your patch bar.

The garment and patch mix decides whether your bar feels generous and on-brand or generic. Here's how we think through both for each event.

Three patches laid out as options when planning a patch bar wall

A patch bar is only as good as its two menus: what guests can patch, and what patches they choose from. Get the mix right and the bar feels like it was made for your crowd.

Start with the garment

Match the garment to how guests will use it. Caps like the Richardson 112 are the safe crowd-pleaser — everyone wears one and a single bold patch reads great. Canvas totes suit festivals and weddings where guests want to layer several patches and actually carry the thing. Denim jackets are the statement move for smaller, higher-touch events where guests will happily invest a few minutes making something special.

Build a patch wall with a point of view

A strong wall has an anchor and range. The anchor is usually your event or brand — a logo or monogram patch that ties every piece to the day. Around it, we add relevance (city marks, event art) and personality (playful icons, in-jokes, seasonal patches). The goal is that every guest can build something that feels like theirs while still reading as part of your event.

Mix materials

Embroidered patches are the versatile default. Leather patches feel premium and photograph beautifully on caps. Chenille reads retro and fun. Woven patches hold fine detail for intricate logos. A wall that mixes materials gives guests texture to play with and keeps the selection from feeling flat.

Not sure where to start? Tell us your event type and brand, and we'll propose a garment and patch mix before you commit to anything.

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Tell us about your event

Want help curating the wall? Send your event type and brand and we'll propose a patch and garment mix.

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