This is similar to our Rinse vs. Rigid argument but what is it that makes someone want to choose an article of clothing based on what's on it? Most shirts and jackets have either patches or prints on them, we're all familiar with both of them but sometimes a nice jacket will be put off by a print rather than a patch or a shirt will sit in a closet because it has a patch instead of a print. Sometimes they have both and that can be too much.
Patches: These are the little things you see on the shoulders of many jackets, they can be anything from a small chevron to a large character. All patches are stitched on or ironed on but the better the brand then the better the patch and the more authentic it will be. Many patches in Vintage Fashion are replicas of older ones from the military, either picked from battalions, aviators, naval officers, or commanders. Each patch has a significance in the branch of the military. Patches aren't just found on articles of clothing, they can also be found on accessories too like hats.
Prints: A print is any type of graphic that is ironed on, it's flat, has not bevels or embellishments, and can be distressed. Usually these are found on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweat pants, etc. Sometimes they'll be found on the backs of jackets but very rarely as they prefer to embroider or use patches. A t-shirt with a print on it is referred to as a Graphic Tee and you're familiar with this, they're all over the place but distressed graphic tees are much better as more effort is put into them to make them look vintage and usually a vintage graphic is used. Graphics are also found on bandannas.
When to choose one over the other? It's completely your preference really, would a t-shirt look better with a print or a patch? This is why almost all tees are "Graphic Tees" because it's been printed on and a patch will always cost more money which is why they're reserved for hoodies and jackets. Military coats will always be found with a patch on them, very rarely a print on the back, and that's because patches held such significance in the military. Whether you choose to prefer patches over prints or vice versa, always know that there will be something out there for you, and always know that you may prefer a patch over a particular graphic. As we evolve so do our tastes in clothing so don't be mundane, open up your wardrobe to something new, you might find that you like it.
Patches: These are the little things you see on the shoulders of many jackets, they can be anything from a small chevron to a large character. All patches are stitched on or ironed on but the better the brand then the better the patch and the more authentic it will be. Many patches in Vintage Fashion are replicas of older ones from the military, either picked from battalions, aviators, naval officers, or commanders. Each patch has a significance in the branch of the military. Patches aren't just found on articles of clothing, they can also be found on accessories too like hats.
Prints: A print is any type of graphic that is ironed on, it's flat, has not bevels or embellishments, and can be distressed. Usually these are found on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweat pants, etc. Sometimes they'll be found on the backs of jackets but very rarely as they prefer to embroider or use patches. A t-shirt with a print on it is referred to as a Graphic Tee and you're familiar with this, they're all over the place but distressed graphic tees are much better as more effort is put into them to make them look vintage and usually a vintage graphic is used. Graphics are also found on bandannas.
When to choose one over the other? It's completely your preference really, would a t-shirt look better with a print or a patch? This is why almost all tees are "Graphic Tees" because it's been printed on and a patch will always cost more money which is why they're reserved for hoodies and jackets. Military coats will always be found with a patch on them, very rarely a print on the back, and that's because patches held such significance in the military. Whether you choose to prefer patches over prints or vice versa, always know that there will be something out there for you, and always know that you may prefer a patch over a particular graphic. As we evolve so do our tastes in clothing so don't be mundane, open up your wardrobe to something new, you might find that you like it.