Embroidery patch
Introduction
This page will include some tips and technology for creating removable badges.
Badges can be made with embroidery or simple "iron on" techniques.
Technology
So, far we did not find a perfect solution for badges that could stick to ordinary cloth and then be removed.
Velrco pads
- Sew velcro pads on the fabrics (works well, but is intrusive)
Poster hanging strips
These are a kind of velcro strips that glue to both sides. E.g.
- 3M Poster Hanging Strips
Glue
Using a non permanent glue (spray), but has to be tested for residuals on fabrics. E.g.
Double coated tape
Removable double coated fabric tape, e.g.
- Scotch Removable Restickable Glue Stick (formerly "post-it glue stick")
- Scotch Essentials Wardrobe Tape Strips
- Braza Double Sided Flash Tape
These stick to both fabrics and skin
Single sided fabric tape
- Scotch™ Removable Fabric Tape
This must be glued on the none sticky side to the fabric. Probably a bad solution since the sticky glue will wear out after a while.
Removable hem tapes / removable hemming tapes
- Gaudy Guru Adjustable Two Side Fabric Hem Tapes for Clothes
- Scotch Essentials Adjustable Hem Tape
- Hollywood Fashion Secrets Temporary Hem Tape
There are removable double sided tapes that are not specifically made for fabrics.
- Scotch® Double Sided Removable Scrapbooking Tape
- Elmer E4005 CraftBond Double Sided Scrapbooking Tape
- 3M 238 Removable Double Sided Tape
- Scotch® Removable Mounting Squares
One variant has assymetric tack. The removable sides has low or medium tack and the other side is strong
- 3M 9425 Removable Repositionable Tape
- 3M Scotch 9415PC Removable Repositionable Tape
These probably do not work for textiles.
Removable adhesive gum, removable mounting, e.g.
- Scotch Removable Mounting
- Glue Dots
- Elmers reusable adhesive
- Mounting putty
Permanent
Fixing a badge permanently is easy, either by (1) sewing it on to the cloths or (2) by using some "badge magic" double-sided tape, hemming tape, glue, tape to iron on, etc.