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Why Are Patches Desirable
So you might ask, what is so great about a patch?
A patch can be an efficient tangible reminder of persons, places, events, transitions, achievements, and unity.It is a way to commemorate our own experiences as well as experiences of others.According to 2012 statistics, 13% of American adults are military veterans.1Currently less than half a percent of Americans serve in the military.2Demographics have changed over time, with the now-elderly World War II generation having served at a rate of
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Aug 14th 2013
Military Skull Patches
At Popular Patch we try to find some of the most sought after military skull patchesavailable. Most of our customers look for generic navy or army patches, and then many also look for specific unit patches that their loved one, friend, or they themselves have been a part of. However there is no denying that many also look for that eternal symbol of death in their patches. The skull. Skulls have been around as a symbol of death and warning for centuries and in modern use have not disappeared or l
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Jun 7th 2013
The Best Way to Preserve your Military Patches
If you are reading this article you have served in the military and for that, I thank you for your service to our Country. You have worked hard, sacrificed, and fought with honor. You have met friends and lost friends; these are the people you will never forget.As you think back on your military career and tell stories to your children and show them your old uniforms, you may start thinking about preserving your military unit patches. Your military unit patches reflect on not only your history i
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May 31st 2013
Sewing a Patch to Clothing
Embroidered patches are a great way to cover up holes or tears in clothing or add some flare to your uniform and apparel. They can enhance your jacket back or show your support to your military brethren. Applying a patch depends upon the type of backing that accessory has, and we will be focusing on attaching sew on patches in this article.
To properly sew on a patch you need to have a couple of items handy:
A needle (a size 12 should suffice for most applications but a heavier gage may b
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May 22nd 2013