Elbow patches on cardigan sweaters
Out of all top garments, cardigan sweaters are probably the most frequently associated with elbow patches. Your high school teacher or a college professor might have worn one. I had a political science professor who wore a maroon cardigan with added-on brown patches and he often joked about it as being his “status garment.” And perhaps he was right.
Kids and grown ups love them
We wore patches on our jackets, shirts, and trousers as kids. Owning a cardigan with elbow patches can certainly wake up a kid in us. There is something very elegant about elbow patches, although they are often on our cardigans as elements of style and aesthetics, they remind us that wearing a long-lasting quality garment which we might wear out in ten or twenty years, a child or an academic in us will be grateful to have them.
Another thing an elbow patch adds is an extra touch of style. If you are wearing a gray cardigan and your elbow patches are brown, not only that color combo will look nice, but it will also enable you to pair those brown cord pants with your cardigan much easier. Cardigans with elbow patches are popular amongst men and women as well as kids. A lot of people like to express their creativity by adding patches on. Nowadays you can easily buy a new cardigan and a set of patches in your color and fabric of choice separately, and have a tailor put them on for you.
What kind of elbow patches to look for
When buying elbow patches, you need to decide what fabric and color you want to go with. Leather, suede, synthetic leather aka vegan leather, etc. Suede patches that also come in synthetic forms these days are immensely popular and widely available. Dark brown suede patches go well with either gray or navy-blue cardigans whereas black patches go well with red or maroon cardigans. Let your creativity come to life with the new elbow patches.
Some final words
Whether you want to look like a young academic, (think Matthew Gray Gubler from Criminal Minds) or a school kid that is ready to play, a cardigan sweater with a set of elbow patches could be a good choice top garment for you. In the tables below, we’ve listed some popular choices of cardigans with patches and elbow patch kits.
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Check out some popular cardigans with elbow patches for women below
| Style | Brand | Fabric |
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Women’s Shawl Collar Striped Cardigan Long Sleeve with Elbow Patches by Merryfun. | 45% polyester,50% cotton,5% spandex. Machine washable. |
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Women’s Cardigan Sweater – Casual Long Sleeve Knit Open Front Flowy with elbow patches by Kimchi Stitch. | 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. Machine washable. |
Take a look at some Stylish Elbow Patches below
| Style | Brand | Fabric |
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Thanksky | Flocking |
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Vidillo | These repair patches are made of suede fabric, suitable for most fabrics. It is washable, allow machine wash, tumble dry, also can be ironed. |
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