I have no experience with iron-on patches. I do have a heat press for other purposes, however.
As a fundraiser, was considering buying some animal/wildlife patches that claim to be iron-on.
I am wondering how well and how permanent iron-on patches would be. I'd feel really bad if they came loose after a dozen washings. Do they ever hang on there as long as the shirt hangs in there??
I was thinking of putting them on the pocket (or above the pocket if they're small... is that standard procedure?) of pique sport shirts.
I found a place that has some for about $2 apiece.
Also, is it better to heat press them on or iron them on?
Some of them are really good and others are not. You will have to just try them to find out. One thing you may try to use along with it is the fusible webbing, one brand name is Wonder Under. That way you can be sure that it will stick and last. You will have the adhesive from the patch and a little extra with the webbing.
This was a resurrected thread from 2008. There are times when you can tackdown - I do with a sewing machine or embroidery machine depending on accessibility. As for gluing that works too with the proper adhesive. Twill USA sells three types - if you get pressure sensitive permanent. You can heat press onto your patch and then PS it to the area you want it and heat press it to seal it in place. It will last - period. Unlike those who heat press pressure sensitive and wonder why it does not stay on. You have to know you glue and if you buying patches you have to test to see which glue you are using for you cannot tell by looking or feeling.
Do iron on embroidered patches really stick? 
Re: Do iron on embroidered patches really stick? 
