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Photochromic Cord Embroidery Patch|Custom 3D Heart Appliqué
This heart-shaped appliqué uses dense miniature spiral coil cord embroidery with specialty photochromic cord: the cord is layered and looped from the outer edge toward the center along the heart contour; under light, the fine cord shows gradual light-and-shade tonal effects; the cord is secured to the felt backing with fine spanning stitches, and the edges are trimmed in three dimensions to follow the shape.
Available options
Cord materials include photochromic color-changing cord, gradient mercerized cord, fine nylon cord, or elastic round cord, with cord diameters of 0.8–2.5 mm; backing options include white high-density felt, non-woven interlining, twill, or suede; the reverse side can be supplied with heat-activated adhesive, self-adhesive, or hook-and-loop fastener for easier panel stitching and garment application.
Applications
Suitable for chest accents on trend-led sweatshirts, appliqués on denim jackets, pockets on women's wool coats, shoulder badges on childrenswear, and standalone heart badge decoration on canvas bags; multi-size and custom-shape tooling and sampling are supported.
Customization process
Customer provides artwork (AI/PDF/high-resolution image) → verify color matching, size, and cord diameter → three basic samples at no charge → bulk production after confirmation. Sampling takes 24–48 hours, and complex techniques take 3–4 working days; MOQ is 300 pieces; regular bulk production takes 5–10 working days (subject to production scheduling confirmation); rush orders can be scheduled with priority.
Production capacity
Spiral cord radius and stitch spacing are stably controlled by a dedicated electronic control system, giving flat, full-bodied cord placement and neatly tightened thread ends; the facility is equipped with more than 30 computerized embroidery machines for specialty embroidery, maintaining consistent quality between sampling and bulk production.
| Specification | Dobest manufacturing standard |
|---|---|
| Craft & aliases | Cord & ribbon embroidery (cord / wrapped-cord / specialty braid)(Read the full craft guide) |
| Core specifications | Standard cord diameter / ribbon width 1.0–5.0 mm; round cord, flat tape, metallic braid and shaped trim |
| Size & stitch calculation | Quoted from your artwork (AI / PDF / CDR / high-resolution image) or a physical sample at full stitch density; available as direct panel stitching or stand-alone patches (hot-melt adhesive / hook-and-loop / sew-on edge) |
| Fabrics & applications | Haute couture, knit cardigans, gowns, headwear, home furnishings |
| Locking & wash resistance | Dedicated cord device with coaxial clamping needle; ends tucked and lock-stitched — resists shifting or unravelling in washing |
| Materials & audit credentials | Coats, Sakura and recycled eco yarns (raw materials supplied with OEKO-TEX® and SGS test reports from our suppliers); factory audited under Disney ILS and adidas SEA, with an internal defect rate below 1% |
| MOQ, lead time & capacity | MOQ 300 pcs; 3 free simple samples (24–48 h for standard, 3–4 working days for complex constructions); bulk lead time 5–10 working days; regular annual capacity 1.5 million pcs (up to 20,000 pcs/day at peak with full day-and-night shifts, subject to evaluation) |
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