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Patches for Jackets | Cool Iron on & Sew On Patches

We carry a fun selection of cool large patches, small patches, peace patches, and more for any type of clothing motorcycle vests, hats, jackets, and denim.

What jackets are good for patches?

Patches are good for several types of jackets. What matters most is the material the jacket is made out of and the preferred application process (if one) of the applique. Jackets made out of denim or cotton make great patch jackets. Ivamis Trading embroidered patches melt right into these types of fabrics. Jackets made out of leather and suede are sensitive to heat, disqualifying the option to iron them on, we recommend sewing them on for fabrics as such. Jackets made of denim, cottons blends, and leather make for great patch jackets. 

Is it better to sew or iron on a patch?

With respect to safety and liability, less could go wrong if the patch was sewn on. A perk of sewing a patch on is that it can be removed with some precision cutting skills. Less to worry about when washing clothes as well. If you choose to iron on the patch, throwing the garment in the dryer is not recommended because the glue is heat activated and it could peel right off. If you cannot commit, sewing a patch on might be a better option, but if you know what you want, iron it on and keep it out of the dryer. 

How do you put patches on a jacket?

We offer two ways to apply our embroidered patches onto garments and fabrics, ironing them on or sewing them on. We recommend using a heat press for the iron on option however, not everyone has access to one, an iron found in common households works just as well.

Follow four steps to iron the patch on at home:

1. Preheat the area where the patch will be applied,

2. Place the patch over surface and Press for 12 seconds using a heat press, or 30 seconds using a household iron,

3. Do not move the iron around. Hold still so the heat can be absorbed and concentrated.

4. Hold it down for 30 seconds while applying some pressure.

Sewing the patches on:

Best bet would be to find someone with a heavy duty embroidery machine to apply the patch on for you. For example, the hat kiosks commonly found in shopping malls while walking from store to store. The machinery they use would pierce right through the plastic backing. Don't peel the backing off, it benefits the quality of the patch by holding the stitching together in a firm, consistent manner. 

Patches can be ironed on or sewn onto jackets. There is always the hook and loop method. 

What is a patch jacket?

A patch jacket refers to a jacket that has a collection of patches on them. A great way to demonstrate your beliefs without speaking on them. We have sayings patches, if it was a saying that changed your life and you want to promote it. We also have design patches, if it was the cool subdued skull or green leaf that helps you send the message you want. A patch jacket is a jacket engulfed with a collection of embroidered patches applied to it. The jacket does not have to send a message, it could just be a collection of random patches of sayings and/or designs.

Can I put patches on a cotton jacket?

Yes. Patches can be ironed on or sewn onto cotton jackets. Our plastic backing adheres incredibly well to cotton fabrics. The glue melts right into the cotton and the patch holds firmly. Assuming the jacket will be washed eventually, air dry the jacket if you choose to iron the patch on. Throwing the patch in the dryer might reactivate the glue and disassemble from the garment. There is always the option of sewing the patch onto the cotton jacket as well. This would be the safest application approach.