Press Guide

We want your gear looking great without the guesswork, so every patch ships with USA-made adhesive from LoneStar Adhesive Co. already applied. They’re ready to go—just press them onto your hat and you’re all set!

Below are our “tried-and-true, but not legally binding” heat press settings using a dual-platen press. We always use a 1/8" silicone pad between the hat and the press.

Leatherette Patches:

  • Top Heat: 280°F

  • Bottom Heat: 320°F

Steps:

  1. Pre-heat your hat for 15 seconds.

  2. Line up the patch, hold it in place until the adhesive gets tacky (you’ll feel it).

  3. Press for 40 seconds. That’s it—victory is yours.

 

Acrylic Patches:

  • Top Heat: 245°F

  • Bottom Heat: 320°F

Steps:

  1. Pre-heat your hat for 20 seconds.

  2. Position the patch and hold until tacky.

  3. Press for 55 seconds using light pressure. Too much pressure can cause acrylic to shrink slightly when it cools, leaving a ghost ring on the hat.

Notes:

Every press is different. These settings work on our gear, but your press might have other ideas. Start here, test a hat or two, and dial it in like the patch pro we know you are—before going full production mode.

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