A special layer on the back of the patch is heated under pressure to achieve optimal adhesionbetween fabric and patch. Repair material is available on both rolls and as pre-cut patches. Choose the fabric that is needed from our colour chart, or change your own fabric into a patch. With more than 100 different fabrics and 27 size patches, there is always a solution.
Application
Patches and rolls for repair and marking purposes are applied to textile or other heat sealable
materials by heat, time and pressure.
Properties
– Wash resistant up to 95 °C industrial laundry washing
– Dry-cleaning resistant
– High heat-sealing temperatures
– Suitable for all textile which allows the thermoplastic adhesive to penetrate and bind itself to it and which is resistant to the advised heat seal application temperatures.
Physical properties
– Textile, various compositions and weavings
– Thermoplastic adhesive
– Other sizes available upon request
BEFORE SEALING
Ensure that the to be marked textile is free of lint, dust, dirt and no seams, zipper, buttons etc. are
near the place where the heat sealing will be performed. Remark: Good bonding can be prevented in pre-conditioned fabrics with a dirt or water repellent coating.
Heat seal instructions
204 °C at 16 to 12 seconds at 0.5 kg/cm² pressure on a pneumatic heat seal machine or firm – strong pressure on a manually operated machine.
– Make sure that the sealing plate of the machine is clean and undamaged
– Position the patch onto the garment
– Close the heat seal press with the set temperature, time and pressure
– Leave the garment to cool down for a few seconds before taking it off the machine
Handling and storage
Keep away from oxidizing agents, from strongly alkaline en strongly acid materials. Store out of direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. Shelf life: estimated more than 2 years under mentioned conditions.
Precautions
No specific safety measures are required when working with this product. We advise always to
ventilate well at heat-sealing activities, since vapours may occur from any material such as textiles being processed.
Questions? Feel free to contact Blåkläder with any inquiries at laundrysupport@blaklader.com