Patches
A velcro-backed patch lets you customize a plate carrier, backpack, or range bag without sewing — peel, press, and swap it out whenever you want a different look. Impact Guns carries our own PVC Impact Guns logo patch, sized 3"x2" and velcro-backed to work with any standard hook panel.
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PVC vs. Embroidered Patches
PVC patches are molded rubber rather than stitched fabric — more durable in wet or abrasive conditions than embroidered patches, with raised detail instead of thread texture. The trade-off is a more limited color and detail range compared to embroidery.
Where Velcro Patches Actually Attach
A velcro-backed patch only works if the surface it's going on has a matching hook-and-loop panel — most plate carriers, tactical backpacks, and range bags include one, but check before assuming any bag or vest will accept a patch.
Placement Tips for Plate Carriers and Bags
Chest and shoulder panels on a plate carrier are the most common patch placement, but any exposed loop panel on a bag or pack works just as well — leave enough clearance around other gear so the patch doesn't get obstructed or peeled up accidentally.
Caring for a PVC Patch
PVC patches wipe clean with a damp cloth and hold up fine in rain or mud, unlike embroidered patches that can fray at the edges over time — just avoid high heat, which can warp the molded rubber.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this patch fit any bag or vest? Only if the surface has a matching hook-and-loop (velcro) panel — check for one before assuming a bag or vest will accept a patch.
Is a PVC patch more durable than an embroidered one? Generally yes in wet or abrasive conditions, since it's molded rubber rather than stitched fabric, though embroidery offers more color and detail range.
How do I clean a PVC patch? Wipe it with a damp cloth — avoid high heat, which can warp the molded rubber.