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. If you are experiencing hat wrinkling after pressing on patches, reduce the hold time in 3-5 second increments until the wrinkling stops.
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.