Patch-Making Made Simple

Sept 1, 2008

By using Gunold's Ultra Solvy and Heat n' Seal (BSN), embroiderers have access to a relatively low-cost, simple system for creating small quantities of patches.

Thanks to the introduction of two products from Gunold USA Inc., Kennesaw, Ga., small embroidery shops now have an efficient two-step method for producing small quantities of patches.

Step 1 involves using the company's Ultra Solvy, an amped-up version of Solvy that serves as the patch substrate. To produce a patch, place a piece of Ultra Solvy in the hoop, load it onto the machine and either embroider the patch directly onto the material or embroider the outline for a pre-cut appliqué.

Step 2 involves the application of Heat n' Seal (BSN), a two-sided heat seal material available in two types: "H" for application with a household iron and "J" for application with a heat press. Gunold executives describe the material as a polymid hot-melt adhesive, supplied as a film on silicone release paper.

Cut the Heat n' Seal (BSN) to the size of the patch, apply it to the back of the patch with the heat press, remove the protective paper sheet and the patch is ready to press onto the garment. To prepare more than one patch, gang them on the heat press and cut them out after applying Heat n' Seal. — Richard Lebovitz

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