| Heatseal instructions
Embroiderybadge UK |
Heat Press | Heat Presses for cap | ||||||
| Heat press with either top or bottom heat. | Heat press with dual top and bottom heat | Cap heat press with either top or bottom heat. | Cap heat press with dual top and bottom heat | |||||
| Temp Top or Bottom (°C) | Time | Temp Top/Bottom (°C) | Time | Temp Top or Bottom (°C) | Time | Temp Top/Bottom (°C) | Time | |
| Embroidered badge | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds |
| Embroidered Chenille badge | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds |
| Embroidered 3D Puff badge | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds |
| Woven badge | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds |
| Woven label | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds |
| Sublimation & Sublistitch badge | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds |
| Metaprint & TPU badge | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 10-20 seconds | 140°/160° | 45 seconds |
| PVC/Rubber badge | 140°-180° | 2 x 30 seconds | 140°/160° | 60 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 30 seconds | 140°/180° | 60 seconds |
| Silicon badge | 140°-160° | 2 x 25 seconds | 140°/160° | 50 seconds | 140°-160° | 2 x 25 seconds | 140°/160° | 50
seconds |
When it comes to using presses that only heat from the top, it is important to note that instructions may vary for each machine. To ensure a strong bond between the badge and the garment, we recommend flipping the badge with the garment and applying heat from the opposite side for the same duration. Prior to this, it is also essential to preheat the garment by performing a blank press for 5-10 seconds, eliminating any moisture.
Cap pressesFor cap presses that heat only from the top, we advise preheating the cap for 10 seconds before applying heat for 12-18 seconds, depending on the badge. However, it’s important to consider the material of the badge as materials such as 3D foam and TPU are unsuitable for these presses as they may melt. We strongly recommend using the Hotronix 360 IQ Hat Heat Press, which is unparalleled in the market. Temperature settings for this heat press vary depending on the type of hat. Still, we recommend 90°C on top and 140°-160°C on the bottom. Foam caps, on the other hand, require a lower bottom temperature and higher top temperature. |
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| Washability
Embroiderybadge UK |
Temperature | Time | Usage |
| Embroidered badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 30-40 times |
| Embroidered Chenille badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 30 times |
| Embroidered 3D Puff badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 30 times |
| Woven badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 30-40 times |
| Woven label | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 50-70 times |
| Sublimation & Sublistitch badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 30 times |
| Metaprint & TPU badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 10 times |
| PVC/Rubber badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 10 times |
| Silicon badge | 40-45 degrees max | Wash for max. 45 min | 10 times |
| Important: No tumble dry for all badges. Please be aware that the instructions vary for every machine. These are just generic instructions, we strongly advise testing the badges on your garment first. We are not responsible for any damage or wrong usage. | |||
A rough heat-seal guide to applying Badges/patches:
To apply badges or patches, it is important to follow certain steps.
- First, preheat the heat press to the appropriate temperature for your fabric and badge by consulting the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Once the heat press is preheated, place the badge on the fabric, making sure it is straight and not twisted. To protect the badge and fabric from heat, cover the badge with a pressing cloth.
- Next, place the fabric with the badge and pressing cloth into the heat press, following the manufacturer’s instructions for positioning and pressure.
- Run the heat press machine for the recommended duration, applying heat and pressure to the badge.
- After the heat-sealing process is complete, remove the fabric from the machine and allow the badge to cool. It is important to not handle the badge until it has completely cooled down.
- Once the badge is cool, gently remove the pressing cloth to reveal the securely affixed badge.
To avoid mistakes, it is highly recommended to perform a sample run before proceeding with the final heat-sealing process. This can be achieved by ordering a few extra badges or caps to test with. By doing a sample run, you can avoid potential issues and save yourself from unnecessary hassles. Videos on heat-sealing and other methods can be found by scrolling down our information page.
