All of our patches come with an iron-on backing!
You can also sew these patches on for more durability, but follow the directions below to iron:
STEP 1 Lay the garment on a flat surface and set the iron to “cotton” or the highest setting possible
STEP 2 Mark where you want to place your patch and warm the area with the iron once hot
STEP 3 Place patch on garment, embroidery facing up, and place a linen cloth or pillowcase over it
STEP 4 Firmly press the iron in slow circular motions for 30-45 seconds
STEP 5 Let cool fully before turning garment inside out and ironing the back for 30-45 seconds
STEP 6 Let garment fully cool, repeat above steps if necessary, otherwise you’re good to go!
Please Note: Google is your friend!
If you’re unsure if a certain kind of fabric or item of clothing can be ironed, do your research beforehand. Most cotton, polyester blends, and some synthetics are safe to be ironed. But other fabrics like leather will melt right off and get ruined — trust me, I’ve done it! Yikes!
For the best and more durable results, any patch can be sewn or attached with a fabric adhesive.
Some of our items are in the better hands of the dry cleaners, but when you’re ready to wash your garment keep in mind these things:
WASH INSIDE-OUT Washing your garment inside-out will help preserve the embroidery on the patch
COOL WATER, GENTLE CYCLE Keeps the thread colors bright!
GARMENT WASH BAG If you want to be extra careful, you can utilize a wash bag when putting your patched garments in the laundry
FABRIC GLUE OR SEWING If your patch seems to be coming off from your garment after multiple washes, and you don’t want to re-iron it, you can use craft or fabric glue to keep it better secured! But if you’re feeling up to it, the most efficient way to attach your patch is to sew it on!
Please Note: Re-attaching your patches is normal!
Like with any favorite clothes, there’s always wear and tear. If your patch comes off in the wash or after many wears, don’t fear! It’s completely normal. If you find that your patch won’t reattach via iron, then fabric adhesive or sewing is your best bet for permanence.
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