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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 [email protected] to c/sewing
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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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[–] ulemmyagain 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://laughinglizards.com/iron-on-patches-frequently-asked-questions/amp/

Just web searched this, I don't know anything about it but maybe this would work.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Sorry, this page only has info about pre-made patches. It has nothing that names the adhesive chemical itself or information about how to make your own patches.