Sublimation Patches: The Full-Colour Custom Patch Guide
Product Guide7 min readJune 20, 2026

Sublimation Patches: The Full-Colour Custom Patch Guide

Dye-sublimation patches reproduce unlimited colours, gradients and photographic artwork. Here is when to choose sublimated patches.

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By Salman Ahmad
Managing Director

Sublimation (dye-sublimation) patches are printed rather than stitched, which unlocks something embroidery and weaving cannot do: unlimited colours, smooth gradients and photo-real detail in a single patch.</p><h2>How sublimation patches work</h2><p>Your artwork is printed with sublimation inks that turn to gas under heat and bond permanently into a white polyester base. The colour becomes part of the fabric, so it will not crack or peel.</p><h2>When to choose sublimated patches</h2><ul><li>Designs with many colours, gradients or fades</li><li>Photographic or highly detailed illustrations</li><li>Gamer, esports, tactical and modern streetwear brands</li><li>Tight budgets on complex artwork (colour count does not affect cost the way it does with embroidery)</li></ul><h2>Finishing</h2><p>Sublimated patches can be merrowed, die-cut or laser-cut, and finished with iron-on, velcro or sew-on backing — just like embroidered patches.</p><h2>Get a Custom Patch Quote</h2><p>Mughal Apparel is a B2B custom patch manufacturer in Daska, Sialkot, Pakistan. We produce OEM and private-label patches — embroidered, woven, sublimated, PVC, chenille, leather, iron-on and bullion — at MOQ 50 pieces, with 10–12 business-day samples and 12–20 day bulk production, shipped DDP door-to-door to the USA, UK and EU under GSP+ 0% import duty. <a href="/contact">Send your artwork for a free quote and mock-up within 24 hours.</a>

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Salman Ahmad

Managing Director

Managing Director of Mughal Apparel, a B2B custom apparel and patch manufacturer in Daska, Sialkot, Pakistan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What certifications back the manufacturing?
Production runs through 4-stage AQL 2.5 inspection in a WRAP, BSCI, Sedex SMETA, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Sialkot, Pakistan.
How do I get a quote for sublimation patches?
Send a tech pack, reference photos or a brief to info@mughalapparel.com or WhatsApp +92 336 755 3352 with your target quantity, sizes, decoration and destination — you'll get a detailed quote within 24 hours.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for sublimation patches manufacturing?
Mughal Apparel produces sublimation patches from a 50-piece MOQ per style and colour — among the lowest minimums in Pakistan, where most factories require 500+. This makes small test batches and startup runs viable.
How long does sublimation patches production take?
Expect 10–12 business days for a pre-production sample and 12–20 days for bulk after approval. We ship DDP door-to-door to the USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and the UAE with export documents prepared in-house.
Can sublimation patches be produced as private label or OEM?
Yes — Mughal Apparel is an OEM/private-label manufacturer. We produce sublimation patches to your tech-pack specifications with your woven labels, hangtags and packaging, decorated via embroidery, screen print, dye-sublimation or DTG.

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