With a teddy patch, you can give a sweatshirt, bag or other textile a personal touch in moments. Application is simple, but enough heat, firm pressure and the full pressing time are essential for a strong bond. Follow the steps below to apply our teddy patches with a heat press or an iron.

What you’ll need

• Your Rebel Studio teddy patch
• A heat press or an iron (steam off)
• A firm, heat-resistant surface
• Baking paper or a PTFE sheet if your patch has no carrier film

Check first: some fabrics cannot withstand 180 °C. Check the garment’s care label and test on an inconspicuous spot if in doubt. Use the patch only on textiles that can withstand the required temperature and pressure.

Applying a teddy patch step by step

1. Remove any backing and position your patch

Remove the white protective backing if your patch has one. Some patches come without backing. Place the patch where you want it, adhesive side against the fabric. Leave any carrier film on the top in place for now. It holds the design in position during pressing and is the surface you can press on.

2. Protect the patch properly

Does the patch have a carrier film on top? Press directly on that film. You do not need extra baking paper or a PTFE sheet.

Does the patch come without carrier film? Cover it with a PTFE sheet or baking paper so the teddy surface does not touch the hot press or iron directly.

3. Set the temperature

Set the heat press or iron to 180 °C. On an iron this generally corresponds to the three-dot setting, although the actual temperature varies by iron. Turn off the steam.

4. Press firmly for 15 seconds

Press the heat press or iron firmly onto the patch for 15 full seconds. If using an iron, lean your body weight into it to apply enough pressure and keep the iron still as you press.

Does the whole patch fit under your iron or press? If it is too large, work in sections so each part of the patch gets the required heat, firm pressure and the full 15 seconds. A large patch therefore takes more than 15 seconds in total.

5. Leave to cool completely

Let the patch cool completely before removing any carrier film from the top. If your patch came without a carrier film, there is nothing to peel away.

Washing instructions

• Wash at no more than 30 °C.
• Do not tumble dry.

Always follow the care instructions for the garment you applied the patch to.

Tips for a strong bond

The three most important factors are 180 °C, firm pressure and 15 seconds per section. Enough pressure is especially important when using an iron. Briefly warming the patch or lightly ironing over it won’t apply the pressure it needs. Make sure you press every part of the patch.

Watch the video tutorial

We’ll soon add a video showing you how to apply a teddy patch step by step.