How to apply thermoadhesive patches in 5 minutes

How to apply iron-on patches

Discover how to apply iron-on patches with an iron in just 5 minutes with this quick and easy tutorial.
Here's what you need:
Come applicare le toppe termoadesive - 1 - Imposta la temperatura del ferro su cotone
Set the temperature of the iron
Set the iron to cotton and let it heat up for about 3 minutes; only if the temperature is high will the adhesion be perfect.
Come applicare le toppe termoadesive - 2 - Posiziona la toppa sul tuo capo
Place the patch on the tear
Place the patch on the garment to be mended, making sure that the resin-coated side with the glue is facing the fabric.
Come applicare le toppe termoadesive - 3 - Proteggi con un panno stiro trasparente
Protect with an ironing cloth
Place a transparent ironing cloth between the patch and the iron to avoid damaging the garment being repaired. You can use a simple cotton cloth instead of an ironing cloth.
Come applicare le toppe termoadesive - 4 - Stira per 30 secondi facendo pressione
Iron for 30 seconds, applying pressure
Keep the iron pressed down firmly for about 30 seconds without moving it. This will allow the heat-activated adhesive to melt and adhere.
Come applicare le toppe termoadesive - 5 - Stira al rovescio per altri 30 secondi
Iron on the reverse side for 30 seconds
Repeat the ironing process on the reverse side for another 30 seconds. This will ensure that the heat-activated adhesive patch adheres more securely.
Come applicare le toppe termoadesive - 6 - Attendi che si raffreddi
Wait for it to cool
Allow the garment to cool so that the heat-activated adhesive on the patch can set. This will only take a few minutes.
Come applicare le toppe termoadesive - 7 - Rifinisci la toppa con un'impuntura
Finish the patch with a stitch
This step is optional, but to ensure a stronger hold, you can also topstitch the edges of the patch. Some patch models already have small holes to help you with this.