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ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (July 6, 2026) – As retail apparel continues to embrace understated branding and premium finishes, STAHLS’ helps decorators meet that demand with the launch of Custom Debossed Leather Patches, with heat-applied or pressure sensitive backing, for use on garments, headwear and hard goods.
Unlike printed or full-color patches, debossed leather patches create a recessed impression pressed directly into genuine leather, producing a sophisticated, tonal design that customers can both see and feel. The result is a clean, retail-inspired look that elevates everything from corporate merchandise and outdoor brands to lifestyle apparel and team gear.
“The premium apparel market continues to shift toward subtle branding and elevated decoration techniques,” said Josh Ellsworth, Chief Revenue Officer, STAHLS’. “Debossed leather patches allow decorators to offer a timeless, high-end finish that adds value to their products while giving brands a distinctive look that stands apart from traditional decoration.”
Manufactured from genuine leather in Natural and Caramel color options, the patches are available in sizes up to 6″ x 6″ with either a heat-applied or pressure-sensitive backing for versatile application across apparel and hard goods. The same premium leather used in STAHLS’ popular laser-etched leather patches is now available with a debossed finish, giving decorators another option to differentiate their offerings.
The introduction comes as decorators increasingly seek specialty embellishments that command higher margins while helping customers achieve a premium retail aesthetic. With no inks or added color, the debossing process creates a permanent, tactile impression that enhances logos, monograms, and custom artwork through texture alone.
For pricing and samples, Debossed Leather Patches | Custom Genuine Leather Patches | STAHLS’
STAHLS’ is a long-time member and supporter of NSGA. Ted Stahl is a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame.
