What Outpatch does

Outpatch is a privately held, veteran-owned e-commerce company (legally structured as Outpatch L3C, a Low-Profit Limited Liability Company) headquartered in White River Junction, Vermont, that designs, sources, and sells embroidered sticker patches made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic thread supplied by Madeira's Polyneon Green line. Its core product is a self-adhesive embroidered patch that can be applied to wearables and other surfaces through a peel-stick-seal process without sewing, ironing, or heat-pressing, and the catalog spans 132 designs organized into travel (states, national parks, trails), humanitarian (environmental, peace, equality), and lifestyle (outdoor adventure, music, including a Grateful Dead sub-line) collections. Each purchase triggers a donation of $1 per online sale or $0.03 per wholesale patch to a network of 30+ vetted nonprofit partners, and the company is formally committed to donating at least 2% of annual revenues to charitable organizations.

The business operates three revenue streams: direct-to-consumer retail sales through its Shopify storefront at $9.99 per patch, wholesale/resale distribution to retail partners, and a custom B2B program (custom patches, beanies, and hats starting at $5.08 per unit with $45/hr design fees) for corporate and event clients such as Rad Power Bikes. Customers are segmented into Travelers/Outdoor Enthusiasts, Socially Conscious Consumers, and Corporate/Event Planners; 10% of sales on externally designed patches are shared with collaborating artists. Distribution is primarily US-domestic with opportunistic international shipping to 10 countries (Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, UAE), and the company holds GRS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, FSC, and Navoba SDVBE certifications.

Outpatch markets entirely through organic channels (newsletter capture with a 10% signup discount, content/blog with artist spotlights, and social media), with no paid advertising disclosed, and ships orders via USPS First Class without tracking. The organization is small (1-10 employees), self-funded with no external investment rounds, and its L3C structure signals a mission-locked posture prioritizing social/environmental impact alongside commercial viability.

Name

Outpatch

Legal name

Outpatch L3C

Website

https://outpatch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Outpatch is a veteran-owned e-commerce company that designs and sells self-adhesive embroidered patches made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic, serving socially conscious consumers, travelers, and corporate swag buyers while donating at least 2% of revenues to a network of 30+ nonprofit partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embroidered Patches

NAICS

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable / Ethical Apparel & Accessories Wholesale (CRAOADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL), Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Embroidered sticker patches
• Eco-friendly merchandise
• Custom promotional products
• Sustainable apparel accessories
• Recycled material products

Headquarters

HQ city

White River Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Patch Sales: Retail sales of embroidered sticker patches to individual consumers through the e-commerce website. Products include travel patches (state, national park, trail designs), humanitarian patches (environmental, peace, equality themes), and lifestyle patches (outdoor adventure, music). Individual patches priced at $9.99; custom patches starting at $5.08.
2. Custom Corporate Orders: B2B custom patch orders for organizations seeking branded, sustainable swag. Companies like Rad Power Bikes featured as customers. Orders processed via Airtable form with pricing starting at $5.08 per unit. Includes design assistance at $45/hr rate.
3. Wholesale/Resale: Wholesale distribution to retail partners. Patches sold wholesale at discounted rate allowing retailers to resell at adequate margin. Company donates 1% of wholesale proceeds to nonprofits (~$0.03 per patch at retail).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Outpatch designs, manufactures, and sells eco-friendly embroidered sticker patches made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic thread, featuring a proprietary peel-stick-seal adhesive backing for tool-free application to wearables and accessories. The company operates direct-to-consumer e-commerce across travel, humanitarian, and lifestyle product lines, and additionally accepts custom B2B corporate orders for branded sustainable swag including patches, beanies, and hats. Each retail sale donates $1 to a vetted nonprofit partner tied to the patch's represented cause or region, and the company commits at least 2% of annual revenues to charitable partners.

Product overview

Outpatch is an e-commerce company selling eco-friendly embroidered sticker patches made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic. The product portfolio includes the core Embroidered Sticker Patches product line, organized into Travel Patches (featuring National Parks, States & Cities, and Trails & Regions sub-collections that benefit local nonprofits) and Humanitarian Patches (covering Environmental Sustainability, Peace & Prosperity, and Equality & Pride themes). Custom products are available including Custom Embroidered Sticker Patches, Custom Beanies and Hats, offering personalized sustainable swag for organizations. The company is veteran-owned and integrates charitable giving into each sale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Embroidered Sticker Patches (Retail) Self-adhesive embroidered patches made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic thread that can be applied to wearables, laptops, phones, and other items without sewing, ironing, or heat pressing; intended for individual consumers seeking sustainable commemorative and lifestyle merchandise.
• Travel Patches Location-themed patches featuring U.S. states, cities, National Parks, trails, and regions; sales benefit nonprofits supporting the local community each patch represents and are intended for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to commemorate visits while contributing to those regions.
• Humanitarian Patches Cause-themed patches covering environmental sustainability, peace and prosperity, and equality and pride, with sales benefiting nonprofits working in underfunded humanitarian crises; intended for socially conscious consumers who want purchases to support specific causes.
• Grateful Dead Collection Music-themed lifestyle patch sub-collection featuring Grateful Dead imagery such as Steal Your Face, Dancing Bears, and Truckin' Colorado designs; offered as retail patches and as a 5-pack bundle for fans of the band.
• Custom Embroidered Sticker Patches Made-to-order custom embroidered patches featuring client artwork, produced with 100% recycled post-consumer plastic thread and the peel-stick-seal adhesive backing; intended for businesses and organizations seeking sustainable branded merchandise, with 1% of sales donated to humanitarian nonprofits.
• Custom Beanies and Hats Custom embroidered beanies and hats made from sustainable materials, offered alongside custom patches for organizations seeking coordinated sustainable branded apparel for events, employee recognition, or promotional programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2% of annual revenues donated to charitable partners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rural VermontcoreOthersNonprofit partner receiving donations from Vermont-based patch sales. Organization working on sustainable agriculture and food systems in rural Vermont communities.
• SAME CafecoreOthersNonprofit restaurant in Colorado receiving donations from Colorado patch sales. Pay-what-you-can cafe model providing meals while fostering sustainable food systems.
• 350NHcoreOthersClimate action organization in New Hampshire receiving donations from New Hampshire patch sales. Part of global climate movement focused on fossil fuel divestment.
• HungerfreeORcoreOthersHunger relief organization in Oregon receiving donations from Oregon patch sales. Working to address food insecurity through sustainable approaches.
• Peace DirectcoreOthersInternational nonprofit supporting locally-led peacebuilding efforts in conflict and post-conflict countries. Receives donations from humanitarian patch sales.
• Global GivingminorOthersGlobal charitable giving platform facilitating donations to grassroots organizations worldwide. Partners with Outpatch for humanitarian donation processing.
• GiveDirectlyminorOthersDirect cash transfer nonprofit providing aid through mobile money. Receives donations from humanitarian patches supporting poverty alleviation.
• CAREminorOthersGlobal humanitarian organization fighting poverty and providing emergency relief. Receives support from humanitarian patch donations.
• National Parks FoundationcoreOthersOrganization supporting national park conservation and community programs. Receives donations from national park patch sales.
• MadeiracoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily-owned German company since 1919 providing Polyneon Green thread made from recycled post-consumer plastic. Primary supplier of embroidery thread materials.
• MadeiracoreTechnology or IntegrationThread supplier providing Polyneon Green recycled polyester thread for all patch embroidery. Verified recycled content certified.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Imprint: Custom printed merchandise and patches with sustainability options. Comparable in custom product workflow and B2B promotional merchandise positioning.
• The/Studio: Custom patches and branded merchandise platform serving enterprise customers. Comparable custom patch production capabilities, B2B order workflow, and corporate swag positioning to Outpatch's custom corporate line.
• Dutch Label Shop: Custom woven labels, patches, and apparel trims with a self-serve online ordering model. Overlaps with Outpatch on custom textile-based accessories sold to small brands and creators.
• Sticker Giant: Custom stickers and patches sold online to consumers, small businesses, and organizations. Closely comparable in product category and direct-to-consumer custom-merch orientation.
• Sticker Mule: Custom sticker and patch e-commerce platform with self-serve ordering and a similar B2B/DTC mix. Outpatch competes most directly in the custom patch category and shares the online custom-order workflow model.

Broad incumbents

• Cotopaxi: Mission-driven outdoor brand with a B-Corp-style impact model (giving back via grants) and sustainability focus. Comparable in mission-driven outdoor/lifestyle positioning and use of impact as a brand moat.
• 4imprint: Large promotional products distributor offering a broad catalog including sustainable patches and apparel accessories. Represents the scaled incumbent against which Outpatch's custom B2B swag competes.
• Patagonia: Iconic sustainable outdoor apparel and accessories brand with strong environmental activism positioning. Comparable in mission-driven consumer branding in the outdoor/lifestyle market that Outpatch targets.

Emerging players

• United By Blue: Sustainable outdoor accessories and apparel with a plastic-removal mission per product. Comparable in mission-driven branding tied to environmental impact in the outdoor consumer segment.
• Weaver Green: Home textiles and accessories made from recycled plastic bottles. Comparable in the use of recycled post-consumer plastic as a primary material and sustainability-led branding, though in a different product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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