FABRYKA HAFTU · EŁK, POLAND · SINCE 2013
Custom patches for services, clubs and schools
From artwork and test embroidery to a finished batch. Our Ełk workshop makes embroidered insignia for uniformed services, shooting clubs, hunting associations and military schools and universities. Explore your sector and prepare an order directly with the manufacturer.
Our own workshop. Real examples of our work.
01 / CHOOSE YOUR SECTOR
Distinctive insignia. A well-planned order.
Each service, organisation and school has its own symbols and identification requirements. We start with the unit and the intended use. Each offer includes examples of our work, specification guidance, purchasing questions and an enquiry template.
Military
Fabryka Haftu, Ełk · Production for military units and teams
↗02Border Guard
Fabryka Haftu, Ełk · Made-to-order uniform identifiers
↗03Fire services: PSP & OSP
Fabryka Haftu, Ełk · Unit insignia, name tapes and presentation embroidery
↗04Territorial Defence Forces
Fabryka Haftu, Ełk · Orders for brigades, battalions and training groups
↗05Police
Fabryka Haftu, Ełk · Precise embroidery for units and teams
↗06Shooting clubs and organisations
Shooting clubs · training organisations · competitions and events
↗07Hunting clubs and associations
Hunting clubs · association emblems · anniversaries and heritage
↗08Military schools and universities
AWL · WAT · LAW · military medical education · school cadets and pupils
↗01 / HOW TO ORDER
From an initial sketch to a finished batch
We start with the purpose of the insignia and your purchasing requirements. Vector artwork is useful, but a clear sketch or photograph can also be a starting point. Before production, we agree the scope of artwork preparation and the approval procedure.
Enquiry and specification
Send the design, finished dimensions, quantity and backing. For official insignia, include the relevant approved pattern or unit documentation. Tell us your required delivery date.
Quotation and agreement
We establish the construction and order scope. Price, minimum quantity, payment, schedule and sampling arrangements are confirmed in the quotation.
Embroidery artwork
The graphic is developed into a stitch sequence. We review lettering, spacing, backing and colours. Small details may require agreed simplification to remain legible.
Test embroidery
A stitch-out shows the design on real fabric. How the sample is presented and approved is agreed for each order; photographs, visualisations and physical samples serve different purposes.
Production and finishing
The batch is made after the agreed version has been approved. Cutting, edge finish and fastening are selected for the patch shape and its intended use.
Inspection and delivery
We check the work against the agreed design. A breakdown by variant and quantity helps with acceptance. Orders can be shipped or prepared for collection in Ełk.
Our own production footage · no music
Inside our workshop in Ełk
Our own footage shows machine embroidery, the movement of the needles and designs taking shape across a batch. Each patch still needs finishing and inspection. The complete process determines the final result.
Explore the production process →The film shows NATO patch production.
B2B / BUYER RESOURCES
Give your order a solid foundation
Practical articles for people responsible for purchasing insignia, accepting batches and arranging repeat orders.
06 / APPROVAL
Three things to assess on a sample
Legibility
Read the text at its actual size. Check spacing, diacritics and whether the main symbol is recognisable.
Consistency
Compare the sample with the approved version, dimensions, colour scheme and base fabric. Include the appearance of the background beneath the embroidery.
Finishing
Check the shape, border, reverse and fastening. Record any corrections before approving the batch.
Four parts of one order
- Embroidered design — lettering, symbols and thread colours.
- Base fabric — visible background or support beneath the fill.
- Stabilisation — chosen for the fabric and design.
- Fastening — hook-and-loop or a sew-on version.
Illustration of component roles, not an exact cross-section of every patch.
LET’S START WITH THE DETAILS
Prepare a complete quotation request
Send your artwork or sketch together with the main order specifications. Open a ready-to-complete message in your email application, or copy the template into the email service you use.
What should your enquiry include?
- Your unit, club, association or school name and the quantity required.
- Finished patch dimensions, shape and fastening.
- Artwork or sketch, colours and material requirements.
- Preferred delivery date and stitch-out approval requirements.
Complete the specifications and attach your artwork before sending. If no email application opens, copy the template below and send it to biuro@fabryka-haftu.pl.
Email template to copy
Hello, Please provide a quotation for custom embroidered patches for services, clubs or schools. Unit / organisation / school: Quantity: Finished patch dimensions: Fastening (hook backing / hook-and-loop set / sew-on): Version / colour scheme: Preferred delivery date: Requirements and additional information: Please confirm the price, minimum quantity, production schedule, stitch-out approval arrangements and available material documentation. I will attach the artwork or sketch and specification to this email.
Let's discuss your next batch.
Fabryka Haftu in Ełk, Poland · our own workshop since 2013
+48 531 652 826 · +48 531 667 414
ul. Rzemieślnicza 18, 19-300 Ełk
Monday–Friday, 10:00–17:00, Polish local time
Contact form →READ AND VERIFY
Materials, learning and sources
Manufacturer resources explain the techniques. The documentation for your specific order determines the design and performance requirements. Regulatory links lead to source records, where subsequent amendments should be checked.
Manufacturer videos and tutorials
External educational resources are credited to their creators. They illustrate techniques and are not footage of our workshop.