About Us

The woven, cloth badge is undoubtedly our speciality product. Franklin's, having been making and supplying cloth badges for very many years were probably the first company to make them in their current form.

Options Available

As can be seen below they can be all shapes and sizes, with or without overlocked edges. Just ask our sales team.

A woven, sew on badge or patch is produced on a loom by weaving. They can be produced with over locked edges, and laser cut edges, and can be attached to clothing, bags, shoes, etc.

The over locked/merrow edges help with sewing on the badge to a garment etc. Or they can be produced as iron on badges, or with velcro attachment. For a weaker attachment a self adhesive backing can be provided, which can allow the badges to be used as entry passes to events etc., without being permanently attached.

The merits of woven badges

Unlike an embroidered badge , which we also supply, woven badges allow much more detail in the design and hence much greater clarity of the image. Where larger quantities are required, the woven, cloth badge is also generally a lower cost item to produce than an embroidered badge. 

Although the woven badge has much more detail and clarity of the image, than an embroidered badge/patch, some people prefer the embroidered badge where this detail is not required. This is because, unlike an embroidered badge,  the design on the surface of the woven badge is flat without any relief or texture. Franklins have overcome this on some occasions by combining a woven badge with the embroidery process. Or by using special weaving techniques.

As the woven badge is flat it is less likely to have its image removed by wear or abrasion.

Franklins Standards

Franklins International Ltd. have over 170 years of experience to invest in your designs, and we work to high quality standards being accredited to ISO 9001:2000 .

Using only approved yarns on our high speed looms, excellent design definition is assured.

Our extensive range of colours ensures we have a yarn suitable for you and we can use up to eight colours in the manufacture of your design.

Badges are designed using the latest CAD computer software that has been specifically developed for Franklins.

Your artwork is prepared & edited before being formatted for one of our electronic jacquard looms.

To give our customers an even better and more competitive service, Franklins have been working for over seven years with a reputable overseas partner, who has signed up to our ethical trading policy, and through who we can supply products that match our high standards.

Franklins work to a model which ensures competitive pricing from our suppliers; by consolidating orders and buying in bulk we can be very competitive, while simultaneously nurturing cooperative relationships. Also, because we still have our own European production facilities, we can produce fast response orders, or part orders, where the customer is in urgent need.

How to Order

If you are in doubt as to your requirements our sales team is always available to help, and advise. Long term customer relationships are very important to us.

If you do not have a design our designers can also help you come up with what you want.

For a larger image of woven cloth badges please click here.

To order simply telephone our sales team on 028 406 22230, fax your order to 028 406 23540 or to email your requirements please click here.

Based on 70mm size or less, overlocked
Prices exclude VAT  and Delivery
Quantity	Woven
25- 49 badges	£5.13 each
50 – 74 badges	£ 3.85 each
75 –  99 badges	£2.57 each
100 badges	£1.29 each
200 badges	£0.80p each
Quantities over 200, eg.TRF, DZ flashes etc., are available at lower prices – please email info@franklins.co.uk  for details. Iron-on finish and hand embroidery on request