Paw Print Iron-On Embroidered Patch

One paw print can say bear without putting the entire taxonomy on your jacket.

In gay bear culture, the paw is familiar shorthand for a community that made space for hairier, bigger, older, rugged and otherwise non-cookie-cutter gay male bodies. That history gives this little paw patch far more queer specificity than generic animal symbolism ever could.

The paw silhouette gives this gay bear patch a coded quality that community members can recognise without spelling out the whole identity. Its compact shape works especially well on denim vests and leather-event bags where small subculture signals carry a lot of meaning.

For bears, cubs, otters, admirers and anyone who values the body diversity that bear culture helped defend inside gay male spaces, this bear Pride embroidered patch is small recognition with a very furry history.

Paw Print Iron-On Embroidered Patch Product Details

• One embroidered patch with detailed stitched artwork.
• Custom heat-cut outline gives the design a clean finished edge.
• Heat-activated backing allows iron-on application to compatible fabrics.
• The patch can also be sewn down for a more secure long-term attachment.
• The paw design offers a compact nod to gay bear community culture.
• Check the garment care instructions before applying heat.

Buying five or more embroidered patches? Use discount code PATCHTASTIC at checkout for 25% off.

Shipping

Queer In The World ships Pride around the globe. This item ships from one dedicated fulfilment location and will not necessarily be dispatched from within your country. Please allow approximately 7–14 days for delivery, depending on your destination.

If you order other products at the same time, they may arrive separately. We think spreading queer joy worldwide is worth a little travel, but if you need something by a particular date, please contact us before ordering.