The Chicago Embroidery Company

02/08/2026

Embroidered patches never go out of style... https://www.reedquest.org/articles/2026/2/5/lg3e4c62rbd8d8g8owcvvvb2crhfc2

10/24/2025

While the Chicago Embroidery Company has made millions of military patches over the years, we didn't create the first SSI.
"[In World War I] the U.S Army’s 81st Infantry Division, which had trained at Fort Jackson, SC, became the first American unit to adopt the shoulder sleeve insignia or tactical patch. Because the troops had trained near a body of water known as Wildcat Creek, the patch featured a wildcat on an olive drab background."

You've probably seen a morale patch - maybe you've worn or even created one. But where did the trend come from, and will they survive efforts to get grooming standards back in shape? - Military

10/01/2025

Earlier this year, the U.S. Army shifted directives as to who can wear a unit's patch.

From Fort Bragg to Fort Bliss, soldiers are changing their patches in a historic shift—here’s the reason behind the update.

09/04/2025

The Chicago Embroidery Company made many unit patches for the troops during the Second World War and we're always interested in history of the embroidered emblem.
Here's some patches that were designed by Walt Disney: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2016/10/30/5-unit-patches-originally-designed-walt-disney/ What can we sew for you? Free estimates at [email protected]

Walt Disney did more than make instructional films during World War 2. They also made unit insignia that are still in use to this day.

07/12/2025

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/army-approves-combat-patches-for-post-october-7-middle-east-service-ps

Eligibility for the patch "does not authorize pay entitlements such as hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or combat zone tax exclusion," the Army noted.

06/03/2025

Embroidered patches, like Ft. Myers Beach, FL, are resilient after Hurricane Ian's devastation.

"They looked bad," says The Islander owner Anita Cereceda. "But once you got the muck off, it was like, ‘Oh, look at these!’"

02/25/2025

Major League Baseball is rectifying some problems with last year's uniforms, including the reinstatement of Embroidered Patches! While the Chicago Embroidery Co. can't make MLB copyrighted logos for you, we can help your team look snazzy with custom embroidered designs for sleeves, jackets and hats, even large chest-sized emblems.

Hopefully, most of 2024’s MLB uniform fiascos will be fixed for the 2025 MLB season.

02/05/2025

The Super Bowl brings out the counterfeiters, buyer beware!

Ever since people started collecting things, part of the human race started making fakes to sell to them. Some of the more famous ancient counterfeit items include Egyptian artifacts that were sold…

10/09/2024

Patches are back

It appears that the MLB will be making several changes to on-field uniforms heading into the 2025 season after a disastrous rollout.

06/28/2024

Make a statement with custom designed embroidered patches. The Chicago Embroidery Company can help guide you from rough outline to finished emblems: [email protected]

In the fast-paced world of personal branding, distinguishing out frequently necessitates a unique combination of ingenuity and subtlety. Custom patches,

04/25/2024

With a sticky adhesive backing, your custom-designed patches from the Chicago Embroidery Company can be placed on just about anything, even batting helmets. Sorry, no copyrighted MLB logos, but we can help you create your own design. https://uni-watch.com/2024/04/08/more-mlb-teams-are-adding-embroidered-helmet-logos/ Learn more about creating custom embroidered patches at www.c-emblem.com

The Cubs used to be the only team in this category, but now at least four teams are doing it.

01/28/2024

Boost your look with custom embroidered patches from The Chicago Embroidery Company! Contact us for assistance with design or send us your idea or sketch: [email protected]

In the ever-evolving international style, the preference for self-expression is a driving force in the back of tendencies and personal style. One of the most charming and customizable tendencies to…