Sublimated Patches are full-color patches approved for industrial wash that can be customized with text and artwork to bring attention to your brand. Available in custom and standard shapes and sizes, Sublimated Patches are detailed with a merrow border sewn with your choice of thread color.
Professional garments (uniforms), Garments, Headwear, Hardgoods, Jeans
Emblem Size Limits BORDERS
Minimum: 1” X 1”
Maximum: 12” X 12”
Color
Sublimated patches can be made from any color, allowing you to digitally print photorealistic images and even match PMS colors.
BORDERS
Backing
Backings (lamination) does not cover the merrow border on the emblem. Please consider this when applying to your garments.
Sublimated Patches with merrow border must have a backing.
Limitations
Low melt - Recommended application for thicker materials, such as jackets, and hats that can withstand a heat press and 320°F. Not recommended for use on materials that may be heat sensitive (ex: some nylons, silk, some plastics, leather, wool, fleece, etc.) or for weather-treated materials, due to chemicals used that do not allow the emblems to adhere properly.
Pressure-sensitive - Recommended application is on flat, non-textured surfaces, including glass, plastic, wood, and metal. Not recommended for application on surfaces that may contain an oil finish, such as silicon, Teflon™, rough fabrics, or outdoor goods.
Velcro® – Both the hook and loop sides are included, with hook side sewn to the patch. Size restrictions adhere to the product’s minimum and maximum dimensions. Merrow border required. For emblems larger than 4” height, multiple strips of Velcro will need to be placed side by side.
Washing Information
Machine wash inside-out using mild detergent. Patches withstand 52 domestic wash cycles.
Shelf Life
One year shelf life before applying (room temperature-controlled environment).
Revised 01.17.25
PRESSURE-SENTITIVE
LOW MELT BACKING WITH A 360 IQ™ HAT HEAT PRESS - HATS
LOW MELT BACKING WITH TOP HEAT & BOTTOM HEAT - GARMENTS
LOW MELT BACKING WITH A TOP HEAT PRESS - GARMENTS
INDUSTRIAL HEAT SEAL
Disclaimer
World Emblem recommends testing the best combination of heat seal parameters before application. World Emblem is not liable for any damages to garments during the application process.
Note: Please check out www.youtube.com/worldemblem for step-by-step instructions for applying our apparel decorations.
Pricing
Using the drop-downs above, you can find the approximate price per item, based on the emblem size and quantity ordered.
To determine the size of your emblem, use the following formula:
Size = Width + Height / 2
Price Includes
Heat seal or pressure-sensitive backing
Add-ons
Electronic Proof
A digital proof via email is available in 1 day. Edits are allowed.
Set-up Charges
One-time sample and setup fees.
Production Time
Samples will take 1 day plus shipping. Production time will take 1 day plus shipping on an order up to 2,500 pieces. Add 1 day per 2,500 pieces.
Click HERE to view our Products & Services Turnaround Times table for your convinience.
NOTE: All turnaround times are subject to change. Larger orders may result in additional business days for production. Orders received after the cut-off time will be considered as received the next working day.
Discover the perfect colors for your projects. View our Digital Threads and Fabrics Color Chart.
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. These chemicals can be in the products in homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment.
The CPSIA strengthened children's product safety by establishing critical safety and traceability requirements.
Primarily, CPSIA regulations enforce:
Rigorous restrictions on phthalates
Rigorous lead restrictions
Requires acceptable levels for several substances common in most consumer products, especially those designed for children, ages 0-12.
Our patches can be applied in-house with low-melt heat seals - saving you time and money on shipping.
Review a digital proof shortly after submitting your design to avoid any design surprises.
Our design team is here to help. We offer a range of services to help you take your ideas from sketches to reality.
Our instructional videos walk you through proper product applications, equipping you with the knowledge you need to enhance your brand with Sublimated Patches.
Our instructional videos walk you through proper product applications, equipping you with the knowledge you need to enhance your brand with Sublimated Patches.
Multiply your prediction with the right tools for the job. We offer a variety of heat press accessories to optimize your operation and enable endless design possibilities. From thermal tape to ergonomic stands, our accessories turn your heat press machine into an official emblem application operation!
