Sometimes you may want to remove an iron on patch from a garment. Maybe you have outgrown the patch, or maybe you just want to change the look of your clothing. Whatever the reason may be, we have put together a guide on how to remove iron on patches in the easiest and most effective way possible!
As Iron-on patches are put on to cloth with a heat-activated or “fusible” adhesive they can be hard to remove. This is why when heated to detach sometimes it can leave behind ugly glue residue after removal. Fortunately, there are a few methods for getting rid of them.
Three tricks to do it:
- Remove your patches using an iron
- Using Adhesive remover
- Getting rid of the residues (Tips)
How To Remove Iron on Patches with an Iron? (Works for cotton shirts and denim)
The most common way to remove an iron on patch is by using a household iron. Before starting, make sure that your patch is completely dry. If it is not, the adhesive will not come off. Here are the steps:
Total Time Needed :
15
Minutes
Total Cost:
from $0.00 to around $36.00
USD (you most probably will find all the required tools at home, so you won’t spend a cent.)
Required Tools:
– Wax paper / Thin piece of cloth / Rag. Price: (around) $10
– Ironing board or towel (you surely have one at home) Free
– Tweezers $10
Things Needed?
Step by step method to remove Iron On Patches with an Iron:
Step 1
Set up an iron-on patching removal station or place a protective towel over flat surface to protect your item from scorching
Step 3
Put wax paper over the patched area if necessary so that hot steam doesn’t damage it too much before proceeding further! You can also use a thin piece of fabric instead of wax paper.
Step 4
For at least 15 seconds, hold the iron against the paper or cloth. Remove the top and inspect the patch and the fabric. Check out:
A.- If the hot iron have damaged the fabric: discard this method and use an Adhesive Remover
B.- Using tweezers, (or your fingers if it is not that hot) try to pull away the patch from the edges. If the heat have softened the adhesive try pull it away. If it is still sticky, repeat inicial steps, heat again for 15 seconds and try over and over until it is done.
How To Remove Iron on Patches using Fabric-Safe Adhesive Remover?
Warning: test first that your fabric won’t be damaged by the adhesive remover. To do this find a little part of the garment (preferebly an unvisible part of it) and put on it just a couple of drops of the liquid you bought. If after a few minutes the fabric gets discoulored discard this method. Otherwise, continue with the following steps:
Total Time Needed :
15
Minutes
Total Cost:
around $8.00
USD
Required Tools:
– Tweezers
– Rag
– Scissors
– Old tooth brush
Things Needed?
Step by step method to remove Iron On Patches using Adhesive remover:
Step 2
Spread the adhesive remover over the fabric surrounding the patch while working in a sink, pour it or spray it over the cloth. With your hands or rag, massage the liquid into the cloth.