How to Apply Woven Patches onto Football Shirts

How to Apply Woven Patches onto Football Shirts (Heat Press & Household Iron)

🌡️ Quick Reference Guide

Pressing Method Temperature (°C) Front Press (Positioning) Inside-Out Press (Main Bond) Pressure Level
Professional Heat Press 140°C – 145°C 10 seconds 20 seconds High (4 bar)
Household Iron ~140°C (Polyester/2 Dots) 15 seconds 25 – 30 seconds Very Heavy Body Weight

🏭 Method 1: Professional Heat Press

  1. Set Machine Parameters: Set heat press to 140°C – 145°C with High pressure.

  2. Pre-press Jersey: Press shirt for 3 seconds with a Teflon sheet.

  3. Position Woven Patch: Align thin flat woven patch on target area.

  4. Step 1 — Front Press (10 Seconds): Cover with a Teflon sheet and press for 10 seconds.

  5. Step 2 — Inside-Out Main Bond (20 Seconds): Flip jersey inside out, cover with Teflon sheet, and press under high pressure for 20 seconds.

  6. Cool Down: Let garment lie flat until completely cold.

🏠 Method 2: Household Iron

  1. Iron & Surface Prep: Set iron to Polyester (~140°C). Steam OFF. Work on a wooden tabletop.

  2. Pre-iron Area: Iron target area for 3 seconds.

  3. Position & Cover: Place patch and cover with parchment paper.

  4. Step 1 — Front Press (15 Seconds): Press vertically down with heavy force for 15 seconds.

  5. Step 2 — Inside-Out Press (25–30 Seconds): Flip shirt inside out, cover back of patch with parchment paper, and apply full body weight for 30 seconds.

  6. Set Under Weight: Place a heavy book over patch area for 5 minutes.

💡 Pro Tip: Woven patches are thinner and flatter than embroidered patches, allowing cleaner edge adhesion. Inside-out pressing ensures hot-melt glue saturates both the woven backing and the football shirt.