Even with adhesive embroidered patches heat seal and iron on embroidered patches may be an easier application for you. Sewing on embroidered patches is still the traditional and most widely used method of patch application. Sewing on emboirdered patches allows for a hold and can be permanent with the option to remove it. A sturdy embroidered patch can be removed and sewn onto other items of clothing more then once. Embroidered patches can become collectibles patches, sometimes worth much more than when they were originally sold. Vintage patches of larege corporate companies, or military memorabilia, etc are always being sought after by embroidered patch collectors. Even if its not well known, sometimes embroidered patch collectors will take any chance they get to get that embroidered patch. Collecting embroidered pathces can be fun and rewarding!
Plastic Backing on embroidered patches makes the embroidered patches sturdy and adds durability. Plastic backing add more time before you see the wear and tear. Embroidered patches with plastic backings are to be sewn on. However they can still be removed and sewn back onto other other articles of clothing and still not loose structure.
Heat Seal backings on emboirdered patches allows a patch to be ironed on to a piece of clothing. When an embroidered patch is ironed on it will remain in there in place permanently. These embroidered patches work well when you do not want to sew on the embroidered patch.
Embroidered patches with pressure adhesive is like a sticker. Peel off the backing and stick the emboirdered patch to any clean surface for a secure hold. Pressure Adhesive embroidered patches can be used multiple times. Whats nice is you can also sew on a pressure adhesive embroidered patch to get a permanent hold. |