Aluminum/Steel Mold

The process begins in our Montana-based shop with a open metal mold made through reductive machining on a CNC mill. Your specific logo is modeled into a Computer-Aided-Machining program and then converted into G-Code for the CNC to read and create the mold.

Color Matching/Manufacturing

Each color for the patch has to be created by combining our U.S.A. made raw PVC material with the color pigments which are also domestically produced. Often, based color pigments have to be combined in specific ratios to match Pantone specifications.

CNC Dispensing

Each color is loaded into our CNC machine that is specifically designed to dispense the PVC material into the metal mold which is secured into the base of the machine. The material is precisely dispensed according to a program that is made for each individual mold produced.

Curing/Baking

To create the distinct and precise separation of colors that PVC patches boast, each layer of the patches that has different colors has to be cured individually. To do this, the CNC dispenser will create the first layer, then the mold is removed from the machine and baked at a specific temperature and time until the material is fully cured. The mold is placed backed into the CNC dispenser machine and the process is repeated on the entire patch has been both dispensed and cured.

Finishing & Shipping

Once the patches are completed, they are removed from the mold and checked for defects. All patches passed through Quality Control get their specified backing placed on (hook & loop or heat activated adhesive) and then get packed up and shipped out domestically from our shop in Montana.

• Q: What are PVC patches?

A: PVC patches are a form of custom patches that have a soft rubbery feel, are flexible and durable, and are made in full color to resemble any logo or picture.

• Q: What are the leads times to getting custom PVC parches made?

A: Standard lead time is 3-5 weeks. Please reach out to mtmountainpatches@gmail.com for rush orders.

• Q: Why is it special that these patches are made in America?

A: PVC and silicone patches have been produced primarily overseas for decades. Moving the manufacturing back to America, where we are the primary consumers of these products, is a great step in the right direction of changing the paradigm for domestic manufacturing. We do all we can to support local, small business, and American-made products, we hope you do the same!