The term Velcro patch PVC clarifies the combination of Velcro fasteners and PVC patches which provides for removable identification. Common applications for these patches are tactical vests, outdoor jackets, and backpacks where they serve the purpose of adding specific logos, flags, and symbols pertinent to particular missions aiding customizability. These patches serve culturally as flag motifs for diverse nations in the outdoor adventure industry and for brand logos of European techwear, as well as multicultural multifunctional dual-sided (reverse-printed) PVC patches. To minimize the risk of snagging in high movement areas, the manufacturers use low profile stitching.