Description
Custom UV Printed Hat Patches — Full Color, No Minimum
Create professional custom UV printed hat patches with full-color artwork, fine detail and custom contour shapes. F5 produces these patches in-house in North Texas on premium leatherette with Lonestar heat-activated adhesive applied to the back.
Order 1 patch or scale into bulk production. This product is built for hat makers, businesses, contractors, outdoor brands, teams and anyone who wants a finished custom patch without a large minimum.
$4.00 each
$3.75 each
$3.50 each
Why Choose F5 UV Printed Patches?
- No minimum — order a single custom patch or larger quantities.
- Full-color UV printing for detailed logos, gradients, fine lines and small text.
- Premium leatherette with Lonestar heat-activated adhesive backing.
- Custom shapes and sizes available to fit your artwork.
- 2–3 business day production on most UV printed leatherette patch orders.
- Made in-house in North Texas for tighter quality control and repeat-order consistency.
- Richardson 112 ready and well suited for trucker hats, snapbacks and other patch-ready headwear.
How Ordering Works
- Choose your size, shape and quantity.
- Upload your logo or artwork. Send the best file you have.
- F5 reviews the artwork for production. If something needs attention, we can flag it before production.
- We UV print, cut and finish your patches in-house.
- Your patches ship ready to heat press.
Best Uses for UV Printed Leatherette
UV printing is usually the better choice when your logo uses multiple colors, gradients, detailed illustrations, fine text or other elements that would be difficult to reproduce with traditional laser engraving.
- Business and crew hats
- Richardson 112 patch hats
- Landscaping, HVAC, roofing, construction and trade companies
- Outdoor, hunting and fishing brands
- Hat bars, makers and apparel decorators
- Teams, clubs, events and merchandise programs
Compare UV Printed vs. Laser Engraved Hat Patches →
Artwork & Patch Size
High-resolution PNG, PDF, AI, EPS and other clean logo files are preferred. For most front-of-hat applications, the final patch size depends on the logo proportions and hat style. If you are unsure, upload the best artwork you have and F5 can review it for production.
How to Prepare a Logo for a Hat Patch →
Hat Patch Size Guide for Richardson 112 Hats →
Heat Press Application
Each patch is backed with Lonestar heat-activated adhesive and is designed for permanent application to compatible headwear using a hat heat press. No sewing is required.
Single-Platen Hat Press — Recommended Starting Point
- Preheat hat: 20–30 seconds
- Temperature: 300°F
- Press time: 40 seconds
- Use firm, even pressure
Dual-Platen Hat Press — Recommended Starting Point
- Preheat hat: 20–30 seconds
- Top platen: 280°F
- Bottom platen: 320°F
- Press time: 40 seconds
- Use firm, even pressure
Every press, hat and pressure setup is different, so use these as starting points and test when working with a new hat style or press.
See the F5 Hat Patch Heat Press Guide →
Need Finished Hats Instead?
F5 also builds complete custom patch hats. Use Build Your Bill to choose Richardson 112 colors, quantity and patch style, then upload your artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order?
There is no large minimum. You can order as few as 1 custom UV printed patch.
Can you print full-color logos?
Yes. UV printing is designed for full-color artwork, detailed logos, gradients and designs that need more visual information than traditional engraving can provide.
Can you make custom patch shapes?
Yes. Standard shapes and custom contours can be produced based on your artwork.
Do the patches come with adhesive?
Yes. These patches include Lonestar heat-activated adhesive backing for compatible hat and apparel applications.
How fast are custom UV printed patches produced?
Most UV printed leatherette patch orders are produced in approximately 2–3 business days before shipping.
Are these good for Richardson 112 hats?
Yes. UV printed leatherette is one of F5's primary patch options for Richardson 112 trucker hats.
Can I order finished custom hats instead of patches only?
Yes. Use Build Your Bill for finished custom Richardson 112 patch hats.