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Heat Press Instructions

While our patches can be heat pressed to any non-nylon apparel, they are most commonly heat pressed to hats.  Below are instructions for heat pressing onto hats using a hat press with top & bottom heat.  If heat pressing onto apparel, you may need to tweak the time, temp, and pressure depending on the garment material & thickness.

Tips for Heat Pressing Hats

1. Fold the sweatband down when securing the hat to ensure for better heat transfer.

2. To contour patches to the shape of a hat, place the patches in a paper towel tube for 5-10 minutes prior to application.

3. If the lever that is used to secure the hat during the press does not hold, try tightening the strap/snapback on the back of the hat for a better catch.

Rubber

Top Temp: 280° F
Bottom Temp: 320° F
Time: 30 seconds
Pressure: Medium (4-6)

Notes: Use 1/8th inch Silicon Pad.

Embroidered

Top Temp: 285° F
Bottom Temp: 320°
 F
Time: 30 seconds
Pressure: Medium (4-6)
Notes: Use 1/8th inch Silicon Pad

Woven

Top Temp: 280° F
Bottom Temp: 320° F
Time: 30 seconds
Pressure: Medium (4-5)
Notes: Use 1/8th inch Silicon Pad

3D Puff

Top Temp: 310° F
Bottom Temp: 320° F
Time: 40 seconds
Pressure: Medium (5-6)
Notes: Use 1/8th inch Silicon Pad

Sublimated

Top Temp: 280° F
Bottom Temp: 320° F
Time: 30 seconds
Pressure: Medium (4-5)
Notes: Use 1/8th inch Silicon Pad

Made in USA Leather

Top Temp: 285° F
Bottom Temp: 320° F
Time: 40 seconds
Pressure: Medium (4-6)
Notes: Use 1/8th inch Silicon Pad.  Do not use thermal tape for placement as it can negatively impact the leather.

Made in USA Faux Leather

​Top Temp: 300° F
Bottom Temp: 320° F
Time: 35 seconds
Pressure: Medium (5-6)
Notes: Use 1/8th inch Silicon Pad.

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