INSTRUCTIONS FOR IRONING ON PATCHES
Here’s how to iron the patch onto your clothes or other fabric surfaces. Basic instructions will also be sent with each patch, but here we include a few more tips.
1. Choose the item on which you plan to attach the patch. As a general rule, the fabric you choose should be at least as heavy as the patch. Fabrics like denim and cotton provide the best base for iron-on patches.
Fabrics that have plastic in them might melt or burn with ironing, so test-iron a small unnoticeable spot first. For nylon or other synthetic fabrics, waxed canvas, or heavily textured fabrics, gluing, sewing or pinning the patch on might be your best option.
2. Lay your item on a flat, hard, heat-resistant surface. If your ironing board has an uneven surface (which might be caused by a padded cover or holes in the ironing board), then a counter or other suitable surface should be used.
3. Heat up the iron to the hottest setting your fabric can tolerate. Make sure the “steam” option is turned off.
4. Before ironing the patch on, you might first want to see how it looks in a few different locations by pinning it.
5. Once you’ve decided where you want the patch, iron that spot first. Then put the patch face up in the location where you want it.
6. Place a thin towel or cloth over the patch.
7. Position the heated iron over the cloth that you placed over the patch, and press down firmly for about 25 to 35 seconds. Do not move the iron back and forth, just press straight down.
8. Turn the garment over, place the thin cloth over the location of the patch (basically, this would be the back of the patch). Once again press down firmly with the iron for 25 to 35 seconds.
9. Remove the iron and allow the patch to cool.
10. Check to see whether the patch is fixed on securely by gently rubbing at the edge with a finger. If it lifts up a bit, repeat the process.
11. For a completely secure patch, use a sewing machine or a needle and thread to secure the patch to the fabric.
Full adhesiveness will be achieved in 48 hours.
Disclaimer: Don’t wash the item more than necessary since this process may cause the patch to start coming off. If you do need to wash the item, hand wash it using cold water. Allow it to air dry.
