Patch numbers also add retro charm with focusfully designed contrasting threads. Customization allows for further enhanced embellishment, such as pre-cut numbers for outlines as well as stitched borders for sturdiness. The patches are used in North American collegiate sports and marketed globally as streetwear and fan gear, often along with team emblems or sponsor names. Chenille number patches are widely known for sports jerseys and varsity jackets due to their fuzzy raised numerals made from chenille yarns.