Peanutz

Just got a shipment in of iron on patches and I was wondering what the settings should be. Temperature, time, and technique. Is it as simple as placing the patch face up on the palet and pressing for a set amount of time? Should I use a teflon sheet between patch and heating surface? Where's my Mom when I need her.

Ryan

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Peanutz

Any comments on patches would be appreciated. Thankx

Ryan

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IrieInnovator

i recently transferred some iron on patches to some khaki shirts and hats and it all depends on the thickness of the patch. i had the temp between 350 and 375 for 15 to 20 seconds. i would suggest putting teflon over the patch to preserve the quality. i had a few hiccups, but it went well and this is my first time doing this. any ideas of where to get military style khaki shirts at wholesale?

 

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Rodney

Quote: Originally Posted by Peanutz Just got a shipment in of iron on patches and I was wondering what the settings should be. Temperature, time, and technique. Is it as simple as placing the patch face up on the palet and pressing for a set amount of time? Should I use a teflon sheet between patch and heating surface? Where's my Mom when I need her. Ryan

You should contact the vendor where you got the patches from to ask what the recommended application settings are.

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Peanutz

Quote: Originally Posted by Rodney You should contact the vendor where you got the patches from to ask what the recommended application settings are.

That's the thing, I called them along with 3 other patch sellers. Nobody knew for sure. They all said "cotton settings" - that narrows it down .

I did call a local embroidery guy and he said 330 for 8-10 seconds for the patches he makes. I've pressed 7 different patches at 275 for 9 seconds - 5 held well after pressing the outside and then turning the garment inside out and pressing again. The other 2 peeled off pretty easily. Washed one also and it held well.

The thing is, nobody knows for sure. Oh well, I've have to research it more when my business slows down in November.

Ryan K.

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Rodney

Quote: That's the thing, I called them along with 3 other patch sellers. Nobody knew for sure. They all said "cotton settings" - that narrows it down

That seems weird that the vendor wouldn't know how to apply their own patches?

"cotton setting" sounds like it's for a home iron. I would try a high heat like the embroidery guy recommended and a heavy pressure.

I also wouldn't buy from that patch supplier anymore. If they don't know how to apply their own patches, I'm not sure who would.

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Peanutz

That's a pretty good point about not knowing their own merchandise. Purchased patches from the company that owns the license;

http://www.canddvisionaryinc.com/cd2005/index.php

I appreciate your time helping me out with this question. You too IrieInnovator. This is my new favorite website; instead of playing a game of Euchre on the internet during lunch, I now look at this site.

Ryan K.

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HolmPatches

I just answered another question concerning temp. Look for it. Yes, you should use teflon otherwise the glue will leak around the edge & hit your platen & then make a spot on your next garment.

 

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