Custom flight jacket?

[Tex]

So I had a brilliant idea earlier: Having an Air Force-style flight jacket with KSP patches. That would be so sweet.

I've done my own internet searches a couple of times, but the only sites I can find that can add patches are only official military patches. Would I be able to get a factory-embroidered jacket with "KSP" and maybe some flight medals on it, or would I somehow have to come up with a patch or something separately and sew it on?

[GDJ]

Well, if nothing else, it will be a conversation starter.

[Kozak]

I mean... I could make one....

but uh... i wouldnt give anybody one... just me.  

[Shpaget]

Years ago I saw a machine that embroiders multiple items simultaneously. It can embroider shirts, caps, hats... I see no reason why it wouldn't be capable of working with a small patch.

It was a CNC machine that used what looked like a very simple interface and worked with multiple colored threads. While this was a machine intended for large runs I suspect that any business that produces promotional material and has such or a similar a machine would be able to produce single items as well. It might cost you more than ordering 50 (per item), but the cost still shouldn't be too high, if that's something that you want.

Once you get the patch, you can stitch it yourself to a velcro that attaches to the jacket, or directly to the jacket if the jacket doesn't have the velcro patch intended for patches.

A quick search finds this:

https://www.tjmpromotions.com/products/patches.html

The minimum order quantity is 10, so it might not suit you, but if you find a few like minded folks, you can divide the cost. Other services might have lower minimum orders.

[Kozak]

Dangit now i wanna make one

[Tex]

16 hours ago, Shpaget said:

A quick search finds this:

https://www.tjmpromotions.com/products/patches.html

 

Oh wow, excellent! I think that'll work marvelously, and I'll certainly keep it in mind. Thanks a million!