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Monday, April 20, 2015
Creating custom patches for a sheriff's medical bag
Custom Patches for a Medical Bag
Medical Bag out on Patrol
As we have always said, OMLpatches.com is all about custom patches - any size, any color, any shape that you require. We are happy to work with you to perfect the patch that you need for your tactical gear. Here is the patches in action story of creating very specific patches for a medical bag for a sheriff's office to use out on patrol.
The patches that were required to fit properly into the bag were unique indeed. The customer measured the velcro space that was required to fit into 2 specific points inside the bag. To make things more complicated, one of the velcro parts was the fuzzy side of the velcro and one of the parts was the hook side velcro. He needed two very specific patches custom made to fit properly into the bag. The velcro area was inside the bag, too. This medical bag was divided into certain areas and sections with the velcro running in between those areas. It required very specific custom patches to cover the whole area that he wanted. He asked that one of the patches have the regular hook side velcro, and one have the fuzzy side of the velcro. Of course we questioned this request, because we do not many (if any) requests to make patches with the fuzzy side of the velcro - mainly because the patches will not "stick" to anything except the hook side. We also call the fuzzy side of the velcro the "anti-velcro" because it seems to gather up the other patches that are in production and makes a big mess of everything. We keep the "anti-velcro" far away from our patches and any work stations. However, he was sure that's what he needed and sent a few pictures of what he was looking for:
You can see in the second picture that the velcro on the bag is the hook side of the velcro, so he had to have the fuzzy side to make it work.
So the patches had to be designed with all that in mind - so far so good. He wanted the patches to fit accross the length of the bag, to cover up the velcro.
Another thing he wanted was to be able to put indicator arrows pointing in a direction to make his patch labels clear. Was it possible to do this? yes, of course it is - we can create anything that you need. Another thing that makes OMLpatches.com stand out from the rest is that we do not charge any extra for little things like arrows pointing up. Yes it is more work for us to create such specific patches, but we don't mind because we know that the customer will be getting exactly what he wants - a one of a kind patch specifically designed for his needs.
Once we have all of the information in place we created the patch - white background, black lettering and merrowing, arrows pointing up and the odd size of 2inches x 12 inches. Remembering that we do not have any minimums to order, he was able to order exactly what he needed - only one of each. Once the patches were stitched, we did a QC on the patches to make sure the size was correct, etc. and double checked to make sure which patch needed the odd fuzzy side of the velcro.
We completed the patches, and sent them out to the customer. They were a perfect fit, and the sheriff's office now had the patch lables that they wanted for the medical bag to take out on patrol with them. Another satisfied customer. The sheriff's office was also kind enough to send us pictures of the bag with the patches, which really makes our day - we love to see our patches in action!
Thanks for sending the pictures in!
Do you and your patches want to get featured in our PATCHES IN ACTION pages? send in your awesome patch pictures and we may feature them on their own page! (plus patch pictures makes us happy :))
OML
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Making your patches - production time overview
At OMLpatches.com, we get this question quite often - how are we able to produce custom made patches so quickly?
As you know by now, we do not have stock patches at our site. We don't keep any patches in stock. How does that benefit you? Thats easy - each patch that you order we custom make for you - thats how you have full customization available to you - change some lettering on custom patches, change thread colors and you can even change the merrowed edge, too.
We can produce our patches in a few days and have them ready to ship, as quick as ordering an "off the shelf patch" from some other companies! How do we do that? We have it all down pat after more than 10 years making patches.
We start with organizing the orders and make a stitch list of all of the patches in the orders - we usually do this early in the morning or late the night before. We organize the orders into groups of camo backgrounds - we call this a stitch list. Our stitch list makes the whole day run very smooth.
Next we do the set up - its very time consuming, but its where we create your patches and get the designs ready for the machines. On the set up is where we add custom lettering, change the thread colors and make any other size changes that you require. This usually takes a few hours to complete.
Stitching - thats a big job for our workhorse embroidery machines - they stitch out all of the patches on the right camo backgrounds.
Cutting- this is a big job - each patch has to be cut out.
Velcro - another big job - each patch has to have velcro cut out to perfectly match the size of the patch.
We are excellent at the last two steps with 10 years experience in cutting and velcroing patches. Awesome OML.
After we do all that, the patches are ready for merrowing. Merrowing is the thick outside edge of each and every patch and some of the nametapes. Its definitely a skill to be able to run the merrow machine. It takes years of practice to get good at doing the border.
Shipping: all of your high quality patches get shipped out to you!
Quality control takes place through each and every step of our production at OMLpatches.com. Each person or department that sees the patches is required to perform a quality control on each patch - to make sure that the writing is clear, the threads are all in place and everything looks perfect.
Enjoy your patches for years to come!
OMLpatches.com
Monday, March 30, 2015
iWatch and Business work flow. Are you getting an iWatch for business?
The countdown is on for the new iWatch from Apple which will be available worldwide on April 24, 2015.
What is an iWatch you ask? An iWatch is an extension to your iPhone - in basic terms, you will be wearing your iPhone on your wrist. Sounds awesome to us.
At OMLpatches.com, we will be using the iWatches to test them out. We will be able to take phone calls and answer emails from anywhere in our office or workshop. We are hoping to create a better and faster workflow within our company. We will be making our customer service more accessible and hope to generate faster responses to any questions that you may have!
Which watch to get? Well, obviously the 18 carrot gold plated iWatch Edition is out of the question for most people, and it is going to be hard to find, thats for sure. Most people will also consider the price of the watch - more than $10,000 is a bit steep for the average Joe. It looks great, but its a bit expensive to spend that kind of money on something new - we don't really know how well the iWatch is going to work. I think I would buy a car or an embroidery machine instead. So thats a big NO to IWatch Edition for most people.
The next one down is the IWatch - just the Iwatch. Looks like this one is going for $600-$1,000 for the larger watch. That may also be a bit too expensive for the average person. I like the look of the watch and you can get some cool bands to go with it, but it sure seems a bit expensive to start out with. We are hoping that Apple will allow you to buy some of the bands at a later date - but it seems that they will be around $200.00 for some of the bands. This might be too much of an expense.
So now we get down to the one that OMLpatches.com is going to get - the Iwatch Sport. They have 4 colors of bands that you can get with this watch - nothing fancy, but I am guessing that they will last. You can get a bright blue, white, a pink (well its not really pink, more of a salmon color) and a lime green. The watch itself is the same as the Iwatch, the same functionality, so it simply comes down to the watch bands and the price. The iWatch sport is going for $350.00 and closer to $400.00 for the larger men's version. Yes, there are two sizes of the watch for each version - a larger mens watch and a smaller women's watch. We are going to be getting the larger one, mainly for more screen view.
We will probably get a bright color band, just for the fun of it. Pink isn't really a tactical color, but neither is lime green - so we can throw out the idea of the watch being tactical, unless you get the black and space grey version. Subdued, but still fun.
We will be field testing the watches to see how they last during normal use, testing the batteries and testing the watch and the band for scratches and issues during normal daily wear. If they pass all those tests, we will be testing them further to see how they hold up during more difficult situations, and tougher wear and tear.
In any event, we are hoping that the Apple iWatches hold up to our busy workday and they should come in handy for communication. We will explore this idea in the next blog - "how can iWatches help business workflow".
Let us know if you are thinking of getting an iWatch, and if not, why you aren't getting one.
OMLpatches.com
Monday, March 23, 2015
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PATCHES ON SALE AT OMLPATCHES.COM
SALE PATCHES AT OMLPATCHES.COM
Yes, there is a sale on at OMLpatches.com.
A sale that is on each and every day - on each order.
No complicated codes to remember.
No date limitations.
No missing the sale.
We make it easier than any other company.
You can automatically get 10% off of each and every order, no limitations, no codes, no dates no missing the sale.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN AN ACCOUNT AT OMLPATCHES.COM
Seriously. Thats it. Open an account and place your first order. Receive your order and be happy with your awesome patches. Place another order - wow, you now get 10% off of each order.
Save some money, get more patches - 10% off each order.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
FEATURED AIRSOFT TEAM: MURDER INC. AIRSOFT
FEATURED AIRSOFT TEAM:
MURDER INC. AIRSOFT
Another successful airsoft team patched and ready to go!
Looking to create your own custom airsoft team patches? you are heading to the right place! Go to OMLpatches.com and start creating your own patches today!
At OMLpatches.com, we have been creating patches for almost 9 years - we have lots of experience and we can help you create your own custom team patches! Your team will thank you!!
Murder Inc. Airsoft sent us an amazing design for their patches - its a very creative design and looks amazing when it is stitched out. We took their design and turned it into stitches and into a patch. The team loved the patches! During a game, you won't have any trouble finding Murder Inc. - their patches stand out for creativity and a great design.
A special thank you to Murder Inc. for sending in awesome Patches in Action pics of our patches!
If you are looking to create your own airsoft team patches, you are in the right place. To start the process, go to the CUSTOM PATCHES section and upload your file with the one time Digitizing Fee, and then pick the size of the patches that you want, and give us all the details that you want. If you have any questions about making a custom order, then please CONTACT US and we will be happy to help out.
Your team can look as good as Murder Inc. Airsoft out in the field: Your team will thank you for it!!
OMLpatches.com: patching the world one team at a time!
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Custom Patches for Working Dogs
Custom Service Dog Patches
Create your own working dog patches
Service Dogs are truly amazing, and continually help their human companions in many ways each and every day. We have heard from many working dog owners that it can be difficult to find patches for their working dog’s vest. We have listened and have made it very easy for you to get patches for your working dog. We also enjoy hearing how happy owners are with their custom patches - they get exactly what they wanted for their working dog and love the results!
Our very happy Service dog is Cashew who loves his new patches created specifically for him! Thanks Cashew for sending in great pictures - we think you look great!
Yes, you can buy some pre-made and pre-designed patches that sort of fit on the dogs vest and are standard and expensive and exactly like many other patches, OR you can have a custom patch that will say exactly what you want, it will fit perfectly, and fit exactly where you want it to fit.
Instead of the standard black background with red and white lettering, make your patch stand out with different colours for lettering - how about pink? People tend to notice bright different colors as opposed to the regular colors normally used. Make your patch stand out and be noticed and read properly, the instructions understood clearly.
Service dog patches can be sewn to your vest or attached with velcro to identify your dog as a service dog, therapy dog, working dog, police dog, search and rescue dog to name a few. They also can be used to describe the service your dog performs such as, medical alert dog, guide dog, hearing dog, seizure alert dog, diabetic alert dog, PTSD dog, Psychiatric dog etc. Service dog patches can also be used to inform others that your dog is working do not pet him, that he is friendly and it is ok, or to ask first. Get your message read clearly through patches for your Service Dog.
You can use any space available on your dog’s vest - measure the space and be sure, and measure the available velcro space and we can make a patch that will fit perfectly! You can make custom patches in a stop sign shape with bright coloured thread, or you can make nametapes that are 1 inch in height and as long as you need it to be. You can also add in a paw print or a silhouette of a K9 to add to the overall look of the patch.
You can get as creative as you can, and make your own original custom Service Dog Patch and design it how you want it too look.
Get exactly what you need at OMLpatches.com!
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