Where We Came From.
Surprise!!! We didn’t always make patches.
Back in 2011, our company lived in the basement of a gym at a military school. Not exactly glamorous. We started by supplying their summer camp program with uniforms, name tapes, and novelty items. During the off-season and every spare weekend we loaded up what extra gear we had and sold it at gun shows and online.
That hustle is where the name Tactical Gear Junkie was born.
At the time, we had big plans. The goal was to build the next great tactical gear brand. But the universe had other ideas. To keep the lights on, we said yes to just about anything: military name tapes, insignia, the occasional patch whatever paid the bills for a brand-new business trying to find its footing.
Somewhere along the way, those “occasional” patches started getting a lot more attention.
At gun shows and in our inbox, the requests kept coming.
“Why aren’t there police patches?”
“Where’s the firefighter stuff?”
“You know what would be hilarious? You should make a patch that says…”
Before long, it became clear: patches weren’t a side project they were the thing.
What started as a few custom requests quickly turned into nonstop production. We hired more hands, added machines, and expanded our capabilities year after year.
Eventually, making patches wasn’t just part of the business it was the business.
And that’s how a basement startup turned into a patch manufacturer trusted by customers worldwide.
Where We Are.
Today, our recently expanded 14,200 sq. ft. facility is home to more than 160 embroidery heads, along with sewing and serging machines, large-format printers, laser cutters, and most importantly a talented team of American craftsmen and women who make it all happen.
With a strong focus on automation and innovative design, we stay ahead of industry trends while continually raising the standard for what’s possible in printing and embroidery.
From in-stock designs to fully custom work, our attention to detail and uncompromising quality have quickly earned us a reputation as one of the top U.S.-made patch producers.
Where We Are Going.
At Tactical Gear Junkie, our mission is to boost morale world-wide with consistent, high quality products through a combination of cutting-edge technology and the American worker.
Our goal is to become the leading emblem manufacturer in the United States. We strive to maintain unwavering quality standards and ever-evolving product offerings, while growing our culture and team.
We will continue to do so with your support!
Thank you for visiting and supporting a small
U.S. business!
