Month: August 2016

Iron on patches – Using an iron

For iron on patches set the iron to the cotton or high heat temperature setting.
Lay the garment down flat and place a pillow case over the area of the garment where the patch is to be attached. Place your heated iron on the pillow case and press down firmly for 10 seconds in order to heat up the area of the garment where the iron on patch is to be attached.
Place your iron on patch on the pre-heated garment area. Then put your pillow case on top of the patch and then press down firmly with your iron for another 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat this procedure on the back side of the garment.
Place the garment aside and allow it to fully cool before handling it.

Using a commercial heat press machine

Heat garment patch area to 325 – 400 degrees depending on garment type.
Place your iron on patch on heated area of garment.
Close your heat press at a temperature of 325 – 400 degrees with normal patch to garment pressure for 15 to 20 seconds depending on the garment fabric type. Repeat this procedure on the back side of the garment.
Allow the embroidered patch to cool normally on your garment and your patch will be permanently applied.
We recommend using a hot knife cut border with your iron on patches. The adhesive will extend to the edge of the patch border. If you chose the standard merrowed border then the adhesive will not extend to the edge of your patch border.
Heat seal backing may also be used to hold your patch in place while sewing it onto the garment. We do not recommend using these iron on patches on fabrics with a high elasticity, or on fabrics that can be damaged by the heat. If you’re not sure then please test your fabric before applying your patches.
We hope this helps you understand the process involved in applying our custom embroidered patches. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact us at any time.

Traditionally military patches have been worn by individuals who were a part of a military force or regiment and were sewn on to the shoulder of their uniforms. This was done to highlight  their rank and occupation. Collecting military patches can be a great hobby considering the variety of embroidered designs which have been used throughout the years. You can easily get some of these individual patches from various online and brick and mortar stores that sell army replica accessories. You can also try local clothing stores or those doing business online.
The first military patches were worn by members of the armed forces on their clothes during the 19th century. They basically created embroidered patches which were sewn on to the uniforms by hand. They were much less complex than they are today and were quite pale considering the fact that the uniform of the army was a light khaki color. The American army switched from this light khaki shade to a green uniform in 1957 and the color of the patches also changed accordingly to dark green. Variants of these military patches were also officially worn by troops serving in various parts of the world including Korea, Japan and Vietnam. Most of the military patches worn after the changes were made using silk and consisted of a small panel. These days there are several types of military patches being worn by all branches and members of the military. The military patches worn by generals in the American army are round in shape and have a background colored in black with the words “United States Army” written with a gold thread. The servicemen usually wear the standard kinds. Sailors in the US Navy wear military patches which are round in shape and have a background colored in white with the engravings done with a gold colored thread. The military patches of the US Air Force also have a white colored background but the engravings are in blue. The Marines have a different type of military patch which is red, black, and green in color with an outline around the boarder. The military patch of the United State Coastal guard is round with engravings in black with a gold symbol. Military patches worn by veterans are colored in brown with engravings in off white color.
Individual military patches can be easily found in specialty clothing stores and internet based shops. If you are a member of the military and would like to order larger quantities then you will need to use an embroidered patch manufacturing company. We can handle any size military patch order including individual name and rank patches at a very reasonable cost.

Boy scouts from around the world receive a huge variety of patches from their respective organizations as they progress towards the Eagle Scout. It can be a rather difficult job trying to identify the various scout patches. The merit patches which are earned during specific educational programs will change with the passage of time. New patches are also awarded at the end of jamborees and summer camps, or to commemorate certain events. Sometimes it can be quite difficult trying to assess the background of boy scouts patches even if you go through their inscription. With a few small steps one can make this entire task much easier and you will be able to identify the purpose and background of each patch without any trouble.
The first thing you would need to do is figure out whether the patch you are not aware of is a merit badge or a patch. Merit badges are awarded to Boy Scouts when they complete their programs successfully and are the size of a silver dollar coin. These are basically patches in a circular shape. Other patches come in a large variety of sizes and shapes but you will never find one which is similar to that of a merit badge. Boy scouts patches of these types are usually awarded after the completion of a summer camp, or a short course with the name of the program together with the date of completion mentioned on the emblem. To make it easier for you to identify Boy Scouts patches you can get the Boy Scout Handbook. This will contain a whole list of patches and badges together with their pictures that are awarded to scouts from time to time. You can get the Handbook very easily from your local library or a scouting office. Some Boy Scouts patches are awarded to commemorate a particular event and the emblem will contain the date and title of the even itself. You can always use the internet to get more information about the particular events and the patches that are awarded to commemorate them. Some of the old Boy Scouts patches did not contain the title or date and this would make it rather difficult to identify them. However, you can use a scanner to upload their images online and submit it with your local scout office for further details. There are also various books on the history of scouts and you would find numerous pictures of patches that are of historical significance in them.
Wearing Boy Scouts patches is definitely a matter of great honor and privilege for scouts. They work really hard to achieve them and fill out their uniforms as medals and rewards for their accomplishments. You can also consult your local scouts office for further information regarding various embroidery patches.

If you want to customize your gi and turn it into a unique item then BJJ gi patches are the way to go. BJJ gi patches come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. Some common stock gi patches are country flags which are usually USA, Japan, or Brazil. Corporate logos, training gyms, martial arts supply companies, competitor sponsorships, and custom BJJ school patches are also very popular. There are also non BJJ related patches that are worn on gis. These can be old military patches, have funny sayings, or even be cartoon characters. Some patches are just part of the stock kimonos and are sewn on during manufacturing of the gi, others are gifts, and some BJJ gi patches are earned. These gi patches can be embroidered, woven, sublimated, or screen printed gi patches. Many times you will see a single academy gi patch on most other styles of martial arts gis. BJJ gis have your academy, shoulder patches, pant patches, back patches so on. Most gis come stock with a fair number of patches. Some BJJ schools will allow you to put any or as many different gi patches on your uniform. Other schools are more strict about this so it is always a good idea to run it by your instructor before sewing any questionable patches on to your gi. Most BJJ schools and instructors will frown upon wearing a previous school patch on your current gi in their class. The standard model for gi patching is one going from the collar to each shoulder, one running down the left lapel, and one on each side of the hip. According to the IBJJF, patches are legal in only certain distinct locations that they list on their website. This rule is loosely enforced as many high level black belts compete with patches from sponsors attached to many other places on their gis. If you are interested in having custom made BJJ gi patches then feel free to contact us at any time for a free no obligation price quote.