I have always fancied embroidery, with its elaborate design, the person behind the craft must have invested a huge chunk of attention just to finish a piece as eye-catching and elaborately woven as the pieces we now admire in stores.

However, cool embroidered patches are also created by institutions in order to classify membership or rank. Thus it is common to see embroidered patches on military uniforms. Moreover, this is also employed by other independent groups in order to mark accomplishments.

For others, patches have become a fashion statement in order to promote their personality or to display art or expressions like what you see on motorcycle biker patches.

These embroidered patches can be crafted by hand or through the use of specialized machines. The contemporary methods of embroidery utilize computer digitization. In most cases, polyester and rayon are used, however hemp and cotton are also used occasionally.

Sew-on patches, for its part are attached onto the cloth through the use of glue or the ever reliable thread and needle. Other backings may be composed of magnets, rubber, or Velcro.

The market embraces a huge variety of embroidered patches, each one has is its own varying design, shape, color and components.

One hidden advantage of using patches is that when you have a uninspired piece of clothing, you can just add this to your ensemble and get a boost of appeal right away! Moreover, if your pants get ripped accidentally you can cover the hole using embroidered patches. Very versatile indeed!