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[Solved] What is the name of the adhesive used in iron-on patches and labels? (aussie.zone)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by WaterWaiver@aussie.zone to c/sewing@lemmy.world
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I want to make my own iron-on labels and patches (small scale, for fun).

Does anyone know what the name of the adhesive is? All I can find when I search online are people wanting to sell me pre-made patches, not information about their composition.

I presume it's some low melting point (<100degC) polymer. For all I know a wide variety of things might work (maybe even PETG 3d printer filament, which softens around 70degC, or hot glue shavings), but I'd like to see if I can at least find out the name of what's commercially used.

EDIT: Solved, see https://aussie.zone/comment/4326482

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[–] Hobart_the_GoKart@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not sure if I'd bother.... That glue never holds anyway. I always iron on, then sew.

Good luck though, hope you find something.

[–] WaterWaiver@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Stretchy fabric? Hot machine wash?

[–] Hobart_the_GoKart@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

I usually put them on denim that never gets washed. I think they just peel off from wear and flexing fabric.