HOW TO ATTACH AN IRON ON PATCH

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Step 1

Set iron temperature to maximum (175° for digital irons) and turn off the steam. Place the patch on the area you want to cover.

Black and white illustration of hands holding an artist designed iron on sustainable patch, with another patch depicting a heart in the background.

Step 2

Lay a piece of baking paper or thin cloth on top and press firmly onto all corners of the patch for 10 seconds at a time. Important: apply constant pressure, no back and forth motion.

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Step 3

Turn the garment inside out and repeat step 2 from the reverse, this time pressing for a minimum of 15-20s.

Line drawing of a T-shirt with two rectangular art patches, one containing a heart symbol on the chest.

Step 4

Allow to cool thoroughly before wearing and enjoy your upcycled piece of wearable art!

Make sure you check the label of your garment before you apply any heat. We recommend doing a heat test on an inconspicuous area first.

Typically cotton, linen, denim and some polyester based fabrics are suitable.

Don’t put an iron on patch on any fabrics that contain: rayon, nylon, teflon, waterproofed or triacetate fabrics!