Custom Heat Transfer Patches
Custom Heat Transfer Patches Manufacturer for Clothing, Hats & Bags
Custom heat transfer patches are moulded silicone labels bonded to fabric with heat and pressure instead of stitching. FromRubber moulds 3D lettering, cartoon badges and full-colour logos in-house in Dongguan, then coats them with hot-melt adhesive so they press straight onto T-shirts, hats, bags and outerwear.
- Since 201015+ years OEM / ODM
- 2 Factories12,000 m² plant area
- 220 Staff32 compression machines
- 1,000 pcsMOQ per design
Heat Transfer Patch Types We Manufacture
Four silicone patch formats run on the same moulding line. Choose the one that matches your garment, then customise the artwork, colour, thickness and surface finish.
Silicone Heat Transfer vs. Embroidery vs. PVC
The decoration method decides how the finished garment feels, washes and photographs. Here is how moulded silicone compares with the two alternatives buyers usually weigh up.
Silicone Heat Transfer
- Moulded 0.3–2.5 mm raised silicone layer
- Bonded by heat press, no stitching and no visible glue line
- ISO 6330 tested at 60 °C for 50 wash cycles with no peeling
- Pantone matched colour with sharp 3D edges
- Soft and skin-friendly on kidswear and sportswear
Embroidery
- Thread texture, but no moulded 3D depth
- Fine lines and smooth gradients are hard to reproduce
- Edges can fray under heavy industrial washing
PVC Patch
- Firmer and stiffer hand feel than silicone
- Less comfortable on direct-skin garments
- Heavier and less flexible on thin fabrics
Technical Specifications and Testing
Every heat transfer patch we ship is moulded and tested against the numbers below. Ask for the current test report together with your quotation.
- Patch thickness
- 0.3 – 2.5 mm
- Heat transfer condition
- 145–160 °C, 3–4 kgf/cm², 12–15 s
- Wash durability
- ISO 6330, 60 °C × 50 cycles, no peeling or cracking
- Base material
- FDA-grade silicone, RoHS 2.0 & REACH compliant
- Colour control
- Pantone matched silicone colour paste
- MOQ
- 1,000 pcs per design, 100 pcs trial runs by approval
From Artwork to Shipped Patches
One engineer follows your project from the first sketch to the delivered carton, so nothing gets lost between the mould shop and the moulding line.
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Artwork or physical sample
Send vector artwork, or simply a worn patch together with the garment it came from. We reverse-engineer from the physical piece when no 3D file exists.
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DFM review and quotation
Mould structure, colour route and thickness are reviewed by our engineers, and a written quotation goes back within 3 hours.
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Sample mould and first article
A sample mould is cut in 3–5 working days and first articles are shipped so you can check the 3D definition on your own product.
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Fit and wash validation
Press and wash the sample on the actual fabric before any tooling commitment. Adjustments are free when the sample misses the agreed brief.
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Mass production
The production mould is ready in 10–12 days, followed by moulding, hot-melt adhesive coating, die cutting and 100% inspection before packing.
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Lead Times at a Glance
Quotation in 3 hours, sample mould in 3–5 days, production mould in 10–12 days, and bulk delivery 7–10 days after order confirmation.
Where These Patches Are Used
From kidswear to outdoor gear, the same moulded silicone patch format adapts to whatever surface it has to bond with.
Custom Heat Transfer Patches FAQ
What is the MOQ for custom heat transfer patches?
Standard production runs start at 1,000 pcs per design. A 100 pcs trial run can be approved by our sales team for first orders or high-value artwork.
How many washes will the patch survive?
Our silicone labels are tested to ISO 6330 at 60 °C for 50 wash cycles with no peeling or cracking. Real-world results depend on the fabric, the press settings and the detergent used.
What heat press settings do you recommend?
145–160 °C, 3–4 kgf/cm² and 12–15 seconds. We send the recommended settings with every shipment and fine-tune them for your specific fabric.
Can you produce from a sample without 3D files?
Yes. Our in-house mould shop reverse-engineers from a worn patch or a matching garment shell, so no STEP or IGES file is required to start.
Send Your Artwork for a Free Quotation
Share a logo, a sketch or a photo of the patch you need. Our engineers come back with pricing and a production plan within 3 hours.
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