These patches are UV printed on leather to give a vibrant and unique image on the leatherette which is then laser cut precisely around the image and are great for hats, backpacks and anything you can imagine. Our patches are a maximum of 3" wide or tall, whichever is greatest depending on your design. Typically we recommend about an 1/8" contour of leather to show around it like the images shown. Upon purchase you will need to send the high res image you would like to have printed along with the size specifications you prefer, any other sizes over the standard six square inches contact us directly. Your image should be high resolution, preferably in a vector file format (SVG, AI, etc) which allows us to easily convert it to a cut file as well as transparent in areas you want the leather to show through the design. If the artwork has a color pixel it will print that pixel and white underneath. If your file is not considered high res or needs significant work there may be an additional charge of $15 to adjust your artwork.
Leatherette is a vegan leather with heat activated adhesive already on the back.
Application instructions:
Preheat hat in hat press for 30 seconds at 325F with thin silicone sheet between the hat and platen
While heating hat, heat the back of the patch with a heat gun on low for 15 to 30 seconds until you see the adhesive change and the patch may begin to curl (reflective, more tacky) (note: it's a heat gun not a blow drier). This shows that the print has become more pliable and ready to attach to the hat.
When 30 seconds is over remove the hat press heater and silicone pad from the hat and apply the patch to the hat in desired location, careful it's hot.
Press again for 30 seconds with light to medium pressure with a silicone pad on top of the patch and hat. Check edges of the patch and make sure it stuck, if not adhered on the edges, repress the hat until you get desired results.
