Description
Heat Transfer Leather Patches
There seems to be some confusion between heat pressing and heat transfer vinyl (HTV) application. Heat pressing is a general term for using a heat press machine to apply heat and pressure for various purposes, including attaching leather patches. Heat transfer vinyl, on the other hand, is a specific material used for creating designs that are then heat pressed onto fabrics. We also have
Leather patches typically wouldn’t be made from heat transfer vinyl because genuine leather requires different treatment and wouldn’t adhere well using the HTV method.
Heat Pressing Leather Patches:
- Material: Genuine leather patches with heat-activated adhesive backing (or non-adhesive patches with an additional adhesive layer).
- Application: Uses a heat press machine to activate the adhesive or bond the patch to the material.
- Benefits: Fast, secure, professional finish, no visible stitching.
- Drawbacks: Requires a heat press machine, might not be suitable for all leather types.
Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV):
- Material: Thin sheets of vinyl with a heat-activated adhesive backing, used to create designs or logos.
- Application: Uses a heat press machine to melt the adhesive and adhere the vinyl design onto fabric.
- Benefits: Creates vibrant, detailed designs on fabrics, easy to use at home with a heat press.
- Drawbacks: Not suitable for leather (won’t adhere properly), limited to designs that can be created with vinyl.
Here’s what you might be looking for instead:
- Heat-Activated Leather Patches: These are pre-made leather patches with an adhesive backing specifically designed to be applied with a heat press.
- Custom Leather Patches with Heat-Activated Adhesive: If you want a custom design, some companies offer leather patches with a heat-activated adhesive backing that you can create online and have them shipped to you.
I hope this clarifies the difference and helps you find the best method for attaching your leather patches!
