You cannot iron on patches to leather or nylon or any other material that might scorch from the applied heat. Almost all the patches we sell at TheCheapPlace.com can be sewn on or ironed on. Iron on patches have a layer of plastic backing with a thin layer of heat activated glue rubbed on it.
How can you tell if a patch is iron-on?
An iron-on patch has a layer of adhesive on the back, which is activated by the heat of an iron. If the back of the patch appears to be only fabric or embroidery threads with no signs of an adhesive coating or backing, it is most likely a sew-on patch.
How do you apply an iron-on patch?
How to apply an iron-on patch:
- Heat up your iron. You want it to be on its highest heat setting in order for the patch to adhere properly to the item. ...
- Plan your design. ...
- Place a thin cloth over the front of the patch. ...
- Iron on that patch. ...
- Flip and repeat steps 3 and 4. ...
- Let it cool, and you're done!
