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Custom Iron-On Patches

Easy Application - No Sewing Required

Iron-on patches use heat-activated adhesive for easy application to fabric. Perfect for jackets, bags, jeans, and casual wear.

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Custom Iron-On Patches - eagle in flight rendered as iron-on

Iron-on backing transformed patch application from a specialized tailoring task into something anyone could do at home with a household iron, and this accessibility is the entire reason iron-on patches became synonymous with DIY fashion in the 1960s and 70s. The backing is a thermoplastic adhesive film - typically polyamide - that melts at the press temperatures we recommend - 300-320°F (150-160°C) - and bonds to textile fibers as it cools. The result, when applied correctly to a compatible fabric, is a strong mechanical and chemical bond that integrates the patch into the garment rather than simply resting on top of it. The key distinction from sew-on patches is permanence: iron-on patches are not meant to be removed without damaging either the patch or the garment, which makes them ideal for casual fashion and uniforms where permanence is a feature, not a drawback.

Custom Iron-On Patches Examples

A small slice of what custom iron-on patches can look like - each one started as a free AI design.

YMCA Skate 2024 Patch
YMCA Zoo Lights Patch
YMCA Winter Camp Patch
YMCA Great Wolf Lodge Patch
Chicago Football Team Patch
Aikido Martial Arts Patch
Hoops basketball embroidered patch - youth team design with lettering
Hoops MVP basketball embroidered patch - orange and black circular design with basketball and net

Custom Iron-On Patches Pricing

Per-patch price drops with quantity. No minimum. Bulk pricing from 10 patches. Any embroidery coverage up to 100%. Includes free artwork, a pre-production sample, and up to 20 colors.

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1"$13.35$6.65$3.41$2.54$2.01$1.53$1.21$1.03$0.71$0.62Lowest price, the advertised from price: $0.60
1.25"$13.35$6.65$3.41$2.54$2.01$1.53$1.21$1.03$0.71$0.62$0.60
1.5"$13.35$6.65$3.41$2.54$2.01$1.53$1.21$1.03$0.71$0.62$0.60
2"$14.87$6.95$3.55$2.64$2.09$1.82$1.44$1.17$0.84$0.74$0.62
2.5"$16.13$6.46$3.80$2.83$2.24$1.91$1.51$1.25$1.16$0.78$0.75
3"$14.04$6.61$3.89$2.90Most popular choice: $2.29$2.06$1.76$1.54$1.25$0.80$0.78
3.5"$19.85$8.82$4.70$3.50$2.77$2.49$2.27$2.04$1.63$1.25$1.13
3.75"$21.49$11.58$5.96$4.44$3.51$3.16$2.61$2.39$2.01$1.59$1.40
4"$21.49$11.58$5.96$4.44$3.51$3.16$2.61$2.39$2.01$1.59$1.40
4.5"$26.30$11.66$6.86$5.11$4.04$3.64$3.15$2.77$2.35$2.04$1.66
5"$27.77$18.39$9.23$6.87$5.43$4.89$4.24$3.78$3.01$2.39$2.14
5.5"$29.97$20.23$11.30$8.42$6.65$5.99$4.84$3.88$3.31$2.85$2.55
6"$38.44$22.76$15.48$11.62$9.18$8.25$6.52$5.49$4.71$4.16$4.04
6.5"$38.82$26.30$16.71$12.45$9.83$8.85$7.28$6.95$5.93$5.00$4.34
7"$44.14$28.20$18.88$14.07$11.11$10.00$8.68$7.96$6.65$6.19$5.23
7.5"$47.28$42.29$22.98$17.12$13.52$12.17$10.87$9.71$7.96$6.90$6.47
8"$52.13$49.66$28.79$21.45$16.94$14.23$11.24$10.32$9.71$7.58$7.03
8.5"$56.53$52.11$30.83$22.97$18.14$16.33$14.54$13.35$11.88$9.48$8.72
9"$63.86$58.18$33.98$26.53$20.95$18.86$16.94$14.05$12.59$10.87$10.11
9.5"$67.97$60.71$37.01$29.13$23.00$20.70$17.91$15.48$13.52$12.34$11.36
10"$71.55$64.33$40.47$30.75$24.28$21.85$18.84$16.13$14.54$12.64$11.75
10.5"$75.89$70.40$42.30$33.47$26.43$23.79$19.85$17.53$16.05$15.04$13.27
11"$86.63$77.15$46.38$35.60$28.11$25.30$21.85$19.17$17.69$16.26$14.66
11.5"$87.27$75.89$46.79$36.03$28.45$25.61$22.63$20.61$18.84$18.52$17.91
12"$94.67$80.95$56.41$44.53$35.16$31.64$29.46$23.00$21.60$20.95$19.60
12.5"$104.43$87.27$58.18$47.09$37.18$33.46$30.35$27.77$26.55$25.67$23.00
13"$100.00$100.00$50.00$50.00$50.00$50.00$50.00$50.00$50.00$50.00$50.00

Prices are per-patch in USD. The price shown is your price, the same rate we charge, not a starting figure. No quote is needed unless you choose a backing or border with no set price. Then we confirm that price within 2 business hours.

Included in every order
Free ArtworkPre-Production Sample IncludedUp to 20 ColorsFree Worldwide Shipping

Optional add-ons

Iron-on backing+$0.15 each
Hook backing+$0.45 each
Hook & loop (full velcro)+$0.75 each
Adhesive back+$0.20 each
Sew On + Button Loop+$0.10 each
Magnetic back (up to 5")Special order
Pin backSpecial order
Felt borderSpecial order
Velveteen borderSpecial order
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Advantages of Custom Iron-On Patches

What you get with this material that other patch types can't deliver.

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Apply at home with a household iron in under 60 seconds - no sewing skills required
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Permanent thermoplastic bond integrates the patch into the fabric for lifetime wear
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Low-cost upgrade on any embroidered order - switching from sew-on adds only cents per patch
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Compatible with cotton, polyester, denim, and most blend fabrics customers actually wear
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Ideal for quick turnaround event giveaways where attendees can apply patches themselves
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Distributable to recipients for self-application - perfect for camp, troop, or event giveaways where on-site sewing isn't practical
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Eliminates the labor cost of stitching dozens or hundreds of patches onto uniforms at scale

Best For

Casual clothing and jacketsBackpacks and bagsYouth uniformsDIY fashionQuick event giveawaysSummer camp craft sessionsSchool spirit nightsBrand activations at trade showsFan club giveawaysFestival merch

Your price

The price shown is your price, the same rate we charge, not a starting figure. No quote is needed unless you choose a backing or border with no set price. Then we confirm that price within 2 business hours.

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Free Artwork Pre-Production Sample Included Up to 20 Colors Free Worldwide Shipping+ View Add-Ons

Care & Maintenance

After applying an iron-on patch, wait at least 24 hours before washing to allow the adhesive bond to fully cure. Machine wash inside-out in cold water, and avoid wringing or twisting the garment around the patch. High-heat drying is the primary cause of iron-on patch delamination, so either tumble dry on low or lay flat to dry, particularly for the first several wash cycles.

Full iron-on application directions - temperature, time and fabrics

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