Flexbroidery Patches

With Flexbroidery, it’s possible to offer the aesthetic appeal of a high-end, sewn finish in seconds. Forget the threads, needles, hoops, and detailed steps, all you need is a heat press! Featuring unlimited colors and an innovative direct embroidered appearance, decorators can add value to their apparel, headwear, and accessories without taking on any new equipment investment or additional overhead.

Two adhesive options:

Heat Applied - to be applied with a professional heat press. Not recommend for heat sensitive fabrics.

Pressure Sensitive - sticker backing for use on hard goods. Not recommended for surfaces that may contain an oil finish such as silicone or any type of outdoor goods.

• Applies in seconds – no sewing required
• Direct embroidered finish look
• Unlimited colors & exceptional detail
• Ideal for left chests, corporate wear, hats, & accessories
• Washability/Care Instructions: will withstand at least 50 domestic washing cycles. Machine wash cold.
• For best results, applying with a heated lower platen is recommended
• Shelf Life: 1-year shelf life before applying (stored in a room temperature controlled environment).
• Minimum Quantity: 12 pieces
• Recommended Fabrics: cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends

• Download the Flexbroidery Spec Sheet

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Art Set Up Fee: $30 (Includes a digital pre-production sample for approval)

Size = (Length + Width) / 2

Because your design is made especially for you, Custom Logos are non-refundable.

Prices shown are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed.

Step 1: Upload your art and pay the set-up fee. Your proof will be sent via email within 2-3 business days.

Step 2: Approve your proof and place your order. Your order will ship within 5-6 business days.

Step 3: Your order ships and you will receive in hand 1-2 business days.

NOTE: All leads times are subject to change. Larger orders may result in additional business days for production. Actual ship times provided during checkout. If design changes are requested after initial proof, a new proof will be sent within stated timeframe, which will extend the overall timeline

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• Color: CMYK, RGB, and PMS colors are accepted, but color matching is not guaranteed.
• Minimum Size: 0.5" x 0.5"
• Maximum Size: 4" x 3.75"
• Thickness: Varies depending on design from 0.5mm to 0.8mm
• Minimum Size Within Emblem: Minimum width 1.1mm (including text)
• Minimum Size Floating Elements: Minimum width 1.5mm (including text)
• Minimum Space Between Letters/Elements: 0.8mm
• Minimum Text Height Floating: 6mm

Hotronix® 360 IQ™ Hat Press

Time: 20-30 Seconds

Temperature: Upper 280°F | Lower 320°F

Pressure: Medium

Peel: Cold

Cover Sheet: 1/8" Foam Pad

Heated Upper Platen

Time: 15-20 Seconds

Temperature: 360°F

Pressure: Medium

Peel: Cold

Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad

• Pre-heat bottom platen for 60 seconds and fabric for 15-20 seconds.

Heated Upper & Lower Platens

Time: 12-15 Seconds

Temperature: Upper 280°F | Lower 320°F

Pressure: Medium

Peel: Cold

Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad

Cap Press

Time: 20-30 Seconds

Temperature: 360°F

Pressure: Medium

Peel: Cold

Cover Sheet: FlexStyle Silicone Pad

• For first application, pre-heat the lower platen for 60 seconds. Load cap and pre-heat 20 seconds. Cover with Flex Pad and press.

• If substituting the 1/8" Foam Pad for the FlexStyle® Silicone Pad, please add 5-10 seconds dwell time.
• For best results, applying with a heated lower platen is recommended
• The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.
• For designs with fine small details, to prevent peeling before application, apply some pressure to the top of the carrier before removing the paper backing to assist in small detail placement.
• For a more matte finish, after removing the carrier, cover with a 1/8" Foam Pad for the FlexStyle® Silicone Pad and re-heat for 5-10 seconds.