Attach-A-Patch® is a VELCRO® Brand fastener consumer product that provides fastening ease for patches. This sew-on VELCRO® Brand patch product is ideal for military personnel, police officers, firefighters, security professionals and medical workers. Teenagers can even use VELCRO® Brand backpack patches on their bags or varsity jackets. The kit with VELCRO® Brand-backed patches is also perfect for school uniforms that feature an education facility’s crest or emblem on them. Parents of boy, girl and cub scouts are likely to use an Attach-A-Patch® kit due to the product’s convenience.
The hook and loop Attach-A-Patch® product features one 4-inch x 12-inch portion of hook along with a 4-inch x 12-inch portion of loop. Consumers who buy the Attach-A-Patch® kit can easily and quickly add a VELCRO® Brand fastener directly onto a clothing item to stick on patches. The kit is also customizable to the size and shape of a patch.
The loop, the soft, fuzzy portion of the VELCRO® Brand product, is usually sewn onto the clothing item while the hook, the rough, scratchy side, is applied to the patch. Uniformed workers can easily sew the loop to an apparel item’s sleeve or chest area and then attach a hook fastener patch. The sew-on VELCRO® Brand patches are machine washable and can also be dry-cleaned.
How to Attach VELCRO® Patches
To attach VELCRO® patches to clothes, sew or stick the loop side of the VELCRO® onto the clothing item and the hook side onto the back of the patch. Once in place, simply press the patch onto the VELCRO® base. This allows for easy removal, washing, or replacement of patches.
Step-by-step process:
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To attach VELCRO® to a patch:
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Cut the VELCRO®: Cut the hook (rough) and loop (soft) sides of the VELCRO® to match the size of the patch.
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Attach to the Patch:
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Sewing Method: Sew the loop side of the VELCRO® to the back of the patch using a needle and thread or a sewing machine. Make sure to sew around the edges securely.
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Adhesive Method: If using adhesive-backed VELCRO®, peel off the backing and press the loop side onto the back of the patch firmly.
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Attach the Hook Side:
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Sew or stick the hook side of the VELCRO® to the surface where the patch will be applied, such as clothing, a bag, or a hat.
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Press and Secure: Press the patch (with the loop side attached) onto the hook side that’s on the item. The patch should now be securely attached and can be easily removed and repositioned if needed.
The Benefits of Attach-A-Patch®
Attach-A-Patch® is available in small individual kits. You can also purchase similar materials in more than 20 colors in bulk 25 yard rolls. Since the product features VELCRO® technology, consumers can easily remove the hook and loop patches to wash their uniforms. This feature increases patch longevity, and as a result, consumers will save money over time. The VELCRO® Brand fastener sew on patch kit also permits uniformed personnel to change their patches without causing damage to the clothing item or the hook and loop patch. This is another money saving element as uniformed employees can avoid paying an expert to unstitch and sew different patches onto their work attire. Parents who have more than one child will especially appreciate the money saving feature of Attach-A-Patch® since they can use the same uniform for their up and coming scouts.
People who work in employment fields that require uniformed patches, or really anyone who only has a need for a small amount of hook and loop, will appreciate the convenient Attach a Patch sewing solution. The sew-on Hook and Loop VELCRO® Brand patches are customizable, affordable and easy to use.
Additional FAQs:
Q. How to Add VELCRO® Brand Patch to a Backpack?
A. To add a VELCRO® Brand patch to a backpack, attach the hook side to the patch, then sew or glue the loop side to the desired spot on the backpack. Press the patch onto the loop side to secure it.
Q. How Do You Make a VELCRO® Brand Fastener Patch?
A. To make a VELCRO® Brand Fastener patch, sew or glue a piece of Velcro (hook side) onto the back of the patch, ensuring it aligns with the loop side on the target surface.
Q. Do Patches Stick on VELCRO® Brand Fasteners?
A. Yes, patches with a “hook” backing stick to a VELCRO® Brand Fasteners “loop” surface.
Q. What is the best way to attach Velcro®?
A. The best way to attach VELCRO® Brand Fasteners is to sew it onto the fabric for a strong, durable hold. Use adhesive-backed VELCRO® Brand Fasteners for temporary or non-sew applications.
Q. Can you iron on patches to VELCRO® Brand Fasteners?
A. No, you cannot iron patches onto VELCRO® Brand Fasteners, as the heat can damage the synthetic material. Sew or glue the patch instead.
Q. How to put a patch on a backpack without sewing?
A. Use adhesive-backed VELCRO®. Stick the loop side to the backpack and the hook side to the patch. Press them together firmly to secure the patch—no sewing required.
Q. Where to put VELCRO® patches?
A. VELCRO® patches are commonly placed on uniform sleeves, chest areas, backpacks, jackets, hats, or gear bags—any surface where you want easy patch removal and replacement.
