Emblem Size Limits
Minimum: 1” X 1” (+/- 1mm)
Maximum: 12” X 12” (+/- 1mm)
Color
Embroidery - The design cannot have more than 15 different colors of thread, including overlock border.
Sublimation - Sublimated allows unlimited colors. You can digitally print photorealistic images and match PMS colors.
Border
Overlock border is 4mm +/- 1mm.
Backing
- Low melt heat seal
- Industrial heat seal
- Pressure-sensitive
- Velcro®
Limitations
Low melt - Recommended application for thicker materials, such as jackets, and hats that can withstand a heat press and 320° F. Not recommended for use on materials that may be heat sensitive (ex: some nylons, silk, some plastics, leather, wool, fleece, etc.) or for weather-treated materials, due to chemicals used that do not allow the emblems to adhere properly.
Pressure-sensitive - Recommended application is on flat, non-textured surfaces, including glass, plastic, wood, and metal. Not recommended for application on surfaces that may contain an oil finish, such as silicon, Teflon™, rough fabrics, or outdoor goods.
Velcro® – Both the hook and loop sides are included, with hook side sewn to the patch. Size restrictions adhere to the product’s minimum and maximum dimensions. Overlock border required. For emblems larger than 4” height, multiple strips of Velcro will need to be placed side by side.
Minimum Size Text
Embroidered text - Cannot have a height smaller than 4mm and column width of 1mm.
Sublimated text - 1.6 mm H
Washing Information
Machine wash inside-out using mild detergent. Patches with industrial heat seal backing will withstand 52 industrial wash cycles. Low melt & Velcro backing withstands 52 domestic wash cycles.
Shelf Life
One year shelf life before applying (room temperature-controlled environment).