If you're not a biker, the idea of collecting patches may seem a little odd. After all, if you're not going to put them on a jacket or vest, what's the point of buying so many of them? Well, some people are planning for their next jacket, even the best made ones don't last forever, plus some people like to have two or three riding jackets for different types of weather. But there are other reasons for buying motorcycle patches.
Some people enjoy collecting patches from the different rallies and rides they attend. These patches serve as mementos from the event. They may never put them on a jacket, or they might have one special jacket that they cover in rally patches. Either way, it's a fun way of looking back at all the rallies they have attended.
Others collect patches because they like how the patches look. They usually frame or otherwise display their patch collections. If the patches are arranged so that they complement each other, they can make very nice wall decorations. It's really no different from collecting postcards or movie posters.
Patches are also very affordable, which makes them appealing to collectors. When it comes to biking gear, you won't find many items that are cheap. Patches, though, can be found for less than $5, so it's easy to pick up one or two each time you visit your favorite biker gear shop or website. Because they're so affordable, patches also make great gifts for your biker friends, especially those who are more acquaintances and not close friends.
It doesn't really matter why you enjoy collecting patches as long as you have fun doing so. Display your patch collection with pride, both as decoration on your jacket and as art on your walls.
