Heat Pressing Leather Patches On Hats!

[@leestuart38]

Don't forget to go follow @roguelabmfg on instagram, thanks!

[@h3ll3n27]

What brand is that hoodie you are wearing?

[@djrerun1752]

FYI the full color leather os a sublimatable leatherette. Im sure theres other ways as well. Forgot what supplier I saw it on but it is out there.

[@djrerun1752]

Also... What kind of adhesive is it that u are using on the patches? Is it adhered to the patches before lasering?

[@brytmbewe]

@@djrerun1752 wondering the same

[@chelseapoitras6227]

Could I get the information in your subsriber that does your patches? Im in the market for nice heat press patches for our hats

[@leobelljr]

What type of adhesive/glue did you add to the back of the patch to make it stick

[@t-shirt-printing-at-home]

Can u pls share link to follow the guy done that synthetic patch here

[@sjm8510]

I hit the patch adhesive side with a heat gun a little to pre-activate the glue, then place it on the spot and press it, that way the patch stays exactly where it has to and no need for tape and worry of slipping.

[@benzeeno8150]

Where do you order your leather patches?

[@sjm8510]

​@@benzeeno8150 Alibaba, if needed quicker Stahls.

[@creationsbysue9097]

What product do you use on the back of the leather patch to make it stick?

[@alex-haines9848]

@Ammon mills how do I use the adhesive? Only one side is sticky

[@marcoss6212]

@@alex-haines9848 when heat is applied both sides become sticky, check this video out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oniziWSHZd-Yg6c.

[@trashpanda6ix]

I use the thermo tape for heat pressed shirts, and never once thought to make little pull tabs to save time and energy. Great tip, Lee!

[@leestuart38]

It makes a huge difference in on-press time. Glad to help!

[@chrisbartolucci1736]

I love the bloopers at the end makes me feel like I get a treat for staying till the end

[@evolutionnutritionandphysi6034]

how and where can you get the adhesive leather/leatherette? i love them!!!! i have an idea for one already! say yes to hats!!!!

[@joerayjr]

Did you find out?

[@beardedivan1369]

stahls or transfer express do leather patches

[@karenkrebs6253]

Like Gomer Pyle says “thank ya, thank ya, thank ya.” I have one of those sheets and would of never thought to use it, since watching your video no more marks on the bill! Thanks again!!!❤

[@LegacyMediaSolutions]

Did I miss the link of where to order the patches?

[@inspyre.design]

Stahls, The Studio... many others ;)

[@wmac78able]

Just ordered the 360 after a bit of a delay to the shipments going to the UK. Can't wait to try it out for myself!

[@leestuart38]

It's a great machine, you'll love it 🤘🏻

[@k2zr2]

Hi, Hey something I know about, Leather! What is on the back of the patch to make it stick to the hat? I tool leather, and have a heat press and have some ideas...

[@leestuart38]

It's a type of heat seal adhesive, I'm not sure what the exact stuff being used is but it can be applied to basically anything

[@seventytwo7953]

Dude, not sure you how operate a one man shop, and knock out killer video's as well, plus have a life. Much respect! Will be testing out our 360 IQ real soon! Keep up the great work man!

[@leestuart38]

Definitely have no life haha, the shop and the videos are my life 24/7. But I wouldn't have it any other way 🤘🏻

[@LumpWizard]

Here we go again! Love the new hat press videos just for the b-roll alone. First snapback I've ordered from rogue lab and it won't be the last. Can't get over how rad the forest green looks!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot for the support man!

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Just printed my first leather patch with my laser cutter. And got a weird hat for my fat head. I knew I'd come back to this videos 🤙🏼

[@alexherman1987]

Thanks for the video. Do u have the link for the patches ?

[@chuurchuur9642]

Iv just subscribed... from sydney Australia.... love your content.. cant thank u enough... i had aspirations of started my own printing business a few years ago but fell off the wagon due to my own inexperience and lack of information and support. I then came across your videos a couple of months ago and now... thanks to you... have a new outlook and motivation to start doing what i would love to do... thank you.

[@leestuart38]

That's so amazing to hear! That's what this stuff is all about. Good luck!

[@dirtystacksapparel9004]

Getting leather patch hats for my brand in production right now but would love to do my own eventually. Thank you for another awesome video lee! Love my rogue lab shirts too btw 💪🏼

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya! Thanks a lot for supporting man

[@juanvilla3393]

What adhasive did you used for the leather patches

[@Evechannel222]

Where do you get your leather patches sourced?

[@kingjeffishere]

Awesome vid! I was looking for a way to hype up hat sells again, leather....gotta try it!

[@makemoneywoodworking]

Do you know what the flexible application pad is made of? I'd like to get one but was hoping to not have to drop $40 on one. Any links via Amazon? Thanks!! -Wes

[@leestuart38]

It's worth the money

[@kcq2111]

What adhesive us used on the leather when using a heat press?

[@vincentdelacruz2874]

That new lens tho, i think you have the best video quality in all of youtube bro.! Love the content, awesome as always.!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man, I'm working on that 🤘🏻

[@pedroramiro94]

AMAZING STYLE OF PROMOTION AND EDIT IS GREAT FROM SNAP HAT TO T-SHIRTS , SEEING EVERY SINGLE TIME I WATCH THAT PRESS !OMG

[@nrange82]

Where did you purchase the leather patches ?

[@kid2nice6]

You deserve so many more subs! Editing is perfect.. you're so informative.. just overall perfect content, Thanks.

[@leestuart38]

Thank you! Share a video and help that number grow 🙌🏻

[@barccat]

Lee, we're ordering one of those flexible application pads and one thing isn't talked about in the video. So just real quick... we have a hotronix hat press, usually press out 6 panel Richardsons at 310 for 15 seconds at med pressure with iron on vinyls. If we use the pad you suggest, what would you increase the seconds too that you've found works?

[@leestuart38]

I don't increase the time using the the pad. It's too thin to really soak up any heat

[@resinapparelco433]

I use Stahls for most of my stuff it’s nice seeing someone go through the same process as me. I aspire to have a setup like you have. I’m liking your brand too, that military green hoodie is 🔥. Very informative video

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya glad it helped. Thanks!

[@zactamundo]

Amazon has tape dispensers for heat tape...Also best to pull down the hat's sweat band before pressing.

[@1993Revhead]

You are goals. I'm starting out in Australia. Love your setup!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man!

[@LaCarretaMusical]

Hi what size are this leather patches?

[@leestuart38]

This is 2.5"

[@chasedhont]

Where did you order your "faux" leather patches? I'm looking into those and want to be sure they adhere to the hats - what backing did you get on the patches?

[@ride-n-reel]

Curious to know the same. What faux leather (leatherette?) and what adhesive was used?

[@roycastro9387]

Its so cool watching you working with screen printing, htv, embroidery.... that’s how a custom shop must be. Thanks LS.

[@leestuart38]

Definitely what a custom shop is all about. Can't wait to start incorporating them all together in some cool ways soon

[@ablopez76]

Out of curiosity, do you use any type of fabric adhesive or anything like that so it sticks on better on the hat?

[@trinawidders3535]

Great video. Are people still liking the stahls for embroidery patches? Or are they peeling at the edges? Anyone make them using hydbond?

[@benjaminrsutton]

Your excitement makes me wanna make hats

[@jessiecontreras8666]

Where to buy the vinyl heat transfer leather? Or what is it called if i searched it, and how do u put print on in? Is it silkscreen or using inkjet? And how do u cut it? U use plotter or just manual cutting...i have a lot of questions sorry

[@twisted_sista_bmccleanmiss6048]

Hi what alternative could I use to the heat application pad plse? I'm in the UK and cant seem to find anything?

[@creativegrain7699]

Might be a dumb question but... does the leather patch have any sort of adhesive? or does the heat meld the leather with the hat material just fine?

[@leestuart38]

Yes they have a heat applied adhesive on backside. All patch suppliers sell their patches like this 👍🏻

[@creativegrain7699]

@@leestuart38 Gotcha cool thanks! Awesome quality video BTW!!

[@pameladhont7586]

Love your videos. Would love more on heat press for shirts and hats

[@oniwindeben4332]

Very cool.. What brand of hat did you use..?

[@jasonkaz6]

Always spot on with great tips. Appreciate the attention to detail.

[@leestuart38]

Thanks dude. Those little details matter 👏🏻

[@janiceselin7178]

What color vinyl would you recommend for that color patch. I’m trying my first and want to put Dad on a patch for a hat but my brown is too light to be seen 😞

[@JustinJ.]

How would this press work with something on the side of the hat? Or a partial wrap around from front to side? Great vid Lee, appreciate the content, keep it up!

[@leestuart38]

The wrap around thing might be a little tricky depending on the design but it's definitely possible. The nice thing about this press is you can hit nearly every print location on a hat no problem

[@twisted_sista_bmccleanmiss6048]

What thickness should the application pad be...I've found some on Amazon but they look a bit thick and not very flexible

[@thecoolienation218]

Hats look fantastic.

[@leestuart38]

Thanks!

[@JRADMAKES]

I came here to try and to re-apply a leather patch to a beanie I just got from work. I’m thinking E-6000… Are you near the Rogue river by chance?

[@frankcurrentii6844]

Didnt see the link on who makes the patches?

[@Flametamer145]

Do you order patches from stahls done. Or do you buy leather with adhesive backing in bulk

[@leestuart38]

When you order from stahls they're ready to go

[@Mi1itaryMight]

Have you ever tried to see them on with the Melco?

[@medic4178]

Hey, Lee. I was wondering if you would share the contact info for the leather patch guy that you talked about in the video? Thanks, in advance.

[@natebarkdull1983]

Lovin the videos Lee! You actually convinced me to buy this press. I ordered some custom embroidered patches from Stahls and the patch itself looks great, but the edges of the patch want to peel up quite easily. I've used the foam pads, the stretchy grey silicon pad, teflon, and nothing seems to keep the edges from peeling up. I've use thermo tape and the recommended heat and pressure settings for the patches (320 bottom, 280 top), pressure at 5,6,7, and anywhere from 30-45 seconds pressed and I wait 24 hours before I start picking at it. Same result every time, the edges want to peel up. Do you have any other setting suggestions? All the experimenting I've done are within the recommendations from Stahls. I'm getting frustrated and could use some help.. Thanks again. Your videos are fantastic by the way.

[@leestuart38]

Run it much hotter than what you're being told and don't use the foam pads unless you're applying 3D embroidery patches.

[@mickybrooks1771]

What type of adhesive do u use for patches? For hats

[@stevetucker7230]

@@mickybrooks1771 3M

[@simzrag953]

this is what i have waiting for a long days . thanks man

[@KennDuTV]

What is the thickness of patch?

[@sonjachamulak5778]

Great Video... Question- What is that embroidery machine you have there to the left?

[@coat2smooth461]

Where can i buy press on leather? Or is their different type? Im a newbie. I need help?

[@larryakers4144]

What do you use for adhesive on the back of the patch?

[@londonstickerz7927]

Awesome video, like always! Thanks for all the tips, will definitely look into that sheet, im using a piece of the old normal sheet from my t-shirt press and can confirm what you said, it takes a lot more to arrange it properly and sometimes it does leave marks. One day, ill afford that heat press, because it definitely worth it if it passes your quality test 👌🏼 Can relate to the crunching knee noises 😅

[@leestuart38]

Until then, highly recommend getting that cover sheet. It will help a lot with the marking and make your life easier for a small amount of money. I've tested so many things and nothing comes close 🤘🏻

[@brookewilliams8676]

@@leestuart38 Does the temp or time need to change any when the stahls coversheet is used?

[@DBMaida]

How does that press work on trucker hats with the foam front? Also is there a "hot fix tape" that you can apply between the back of a patch and the front of the caps and then hit the heat press? THANKS

[@leestuart38]

Works great on truckers. There's high heat tape linked in the description

[@uptourgames3735]

Hey Man. I've been thinking about starting a brand in Nigeria Didn't know where to start from, and I've seen so many videos. Found you today! and guess what? I'm watching all your videos and taking note of things I need Basically ripping you off of knowledge LMAO I'm a software engineer btw

[@MikeTees]

Appreciate as always thanks for the tips and I will be grabbing some patches soon as I get *_ANOTHER HAT_* press ! the one I have is horrible ,keep being great !!

[@sunrisetacticalgear29]

New Sub, great video! I am just getting into the pressing business, and am waiting for my Fusion 360, I can’t wait to try the leather patches. Keep up the hard work.

[@leestuart38]

You definitely won't regret the 360, it's quickly become one of my favorite pieces of gear. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻

[@tonymadspm]

Hey excellent video! I’m starting a Print shop soon, I’m buying everything little by little. But where do i get those hats? Thanks in advance if you can help me with the hats!

[@sofloemir]

Woulda been nice to know what rhe adhesive in the back was...

[@contoursupplyco]

Hey Lee, big fan of your work!! Your videos and content have helped to motivate me to start my own brand and slowly move from a dropshipping business model to doing things in house. Quick pro tip question...what size are those patches of hats? What do you recommend for the 6-panel yupoong?

[@leestuart38]

Super cool to hear that! Glad to help. These patches were 2.5" tall, that's the max you can fit on a yupoong. To be safe I'd go a bit smaller. 2.25-2.4" is perfect height

[@davecummins3781]

Thanks for the info sir. As always great vid and info! Cheers!

[@tracismith4506]

First off -- your great love your video help! I need a bit of advice... like you my hats are melting and the vinyl didn't stick at a lower temp! What are your doing truckers at with HTV? Your lower and upper temps and time? I'd love a bit of help there! Have you done foam truckers too? If you have a successful HTV setting and time I'd love that too! Thank you so much! One girl shop here eating money on ruined hats! lol

[@leestuart38]

I don't follow stahls temp settings, I find them to be way off. Lower I don't go above 200° for any sort of structured hat, then the top I run whatever temp is recommended by the material manufacturer for a top heat only heat press

[@luiscueva6536]

Hi, ¿where can I buy an adhesive spary? thks

[@alexismoralesrealestatepr8931]

Your videos are always so helpful! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MrLathall]

Sup Lee! Full color prints on leather would be done on a UV printer. Wont work on Real leather though as it just absorbs the ink but Synthetic leather looks fantastic! I worked at Roland ;) Printed on the Roland LEF!

[@leestuart38]

I figured they were, it was the only thing that made sense in my head. Hopefully I can add a flatbed one day but as you know the cost is pretty gigantic haha

[@designpirat]

Nice Video Bro. Can you tell me which kind of glue you use to fix the leather patch on to the cap! Till now i´m stiching each patch and i didn´t found a glue which is strong enough. THX in Advance and keep up the good work....Cheers!

[@mickybrooks1771]

Ever figure out a adhesive ??

[@FamousJames]

Nice, I got a b10 baseball cap recently, vinyl press. was F-ing horrible when arrived. It'd so hard to find the right cap. Think is why I wanna do it all myself. I can't trust others to do what I require. Your caps look Awesome. The press looks sick but bit out of my budget. t-shirts i'll start with. Great camera btw too.

[@leestuart38]

This press is definitely worth every bit of what it costs, so get after it when you can and you won't regret it

[@FamousJames]

@@leestuart38 do you know what baseball caps are good quality as b10 aren't good. Great videos.

[@iTTzSmokie]

Can you shoot us a link to where to get those patches made from? Would love to get a few custom made.

[@rockdrummertravel]

I really like the commercials he put in. There are so few of them

[@shreddelishsurfco520]

STOKED the Flexible Application Pad has worked like a champ! One question for you do you take out the cardboard backing before pressing or leave it in?

[@leestuart38]

Glad to hear, it's a game changer. Always take the cardboard out 👌🏻

[@3DPrintFarm]

Outstanding job sir!

[@JustFinishCustomDesigns]

How do you not get creases on the hat?

[@nathanboone2995]

Do you know a machine to where I can I can make my own logos? Thanks in advance man!

[@bilpat5123]

hey, does anyone know where we can buy sheets of leather with heat activated glue backing already on it. so we can laser engrave our own patches

[@DanielBoone1933]

Start the video at 3:05 to skip the promo. Great video

[@ReflektonRecords]

Is there a preference as to why you use the flexible sheet vs the pads that come with press?

[@leestuart38]

The sheet is a lot faster, the pads require more time to get the heat through. The only reason to use the pads would be for things that are delicate like 3D embroidered patches

[@high5graphics1]

Great job with your videos. I just got my new hat press yesterday. I see you have your two hat presses and the fusion press on one table. Is this a folding table that can handle the weight of all three presses? If so, this will be my setup.

[@leestuart38]

It's just a plastic folding table, nothing special. I put the heavy press directly over the legs to support the weight so it hopefully doesn't fall apart haha

[@phototec]

Lee, where did you get the leather patches? Link, please....Thanks

[@jlair]

Yes please. Need to get leather patches!

[@leestuart38]

Join our Facebook print group, the info is in there

[@stuartstuart984]

@@leestuart38 What is the link to the Facebook print group.

[@sk8girl182]

Hello can you please share some information about the glue on the s.leather patch? It is already applied on the leather or you apply it after the laser cut? Great content

[@leestuart38]

This stuff comes with the adhesive already applied during manufacturing. With genuine leather and a lot of other types of patches it's added afterwards. I'll get into that deeper sometime

[@kichi2529]

Where can I buy those Yupoong hats? I need some for my brand :(

[@kichi2529]

So, the leather alone? No glue or something right? I want to put some leather patches in some hats soon :)

[@rockywilson7167]

Where is a good place to get leather patches made?

[@qualityfirst9051]

Do you use any glue ?

[@erikwatt-trendgraphics8967]

Hey Lee. Thanks for all of this. I noticed on this round, that you JUST used the flexible application pad rather than the heat conductive pads that Stahls includes with the press. Was there a reason for this? I get and appreciate your mindset on using it with the old press, but with this one and the reduced possibility of creating scorch marks, it had me wondering your decision there. Thanks in advance.

[@leestuart38]

The flexible pad reduces or eliminates scorch marks just as well, and presses a lot faster than the foam pads do. The only real reason to use the foam pads is for 3D style applications where you don't want to flatten something

[@jennifermyers4856]

Please provide a link to the heat press and the leather patches

[@leestuart38]

The link to the press is in the video description. We make the patches here in house now

[@johnniedee8754]

What type of adhesive did you add to/apply to the back of your patches? You didn't show us that process. Could you explain below? Thanks a lot. Love your videos.

[@leestuart38]

They come with the adhesive already on there

[@alexanderorr6419]

Did you ever find something to use and the settings?

[@MikeTees]

Can you please do a mask on this cap press !!!!!!!!!!!!!every video you drop is pure Gold ,I see it pop up in my time line an center my night around it !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leestuart38]

You can definitely do masks on this press no problem. I haven't printed one mask yet and I most likely never will

[@thunderdesigns]

What weight leather do you use for your patches?

[@salisburyguy1952]

Have you used your hat press for pressing a patch or logo on a heavy nylon duffle bag? Would the hat press work better for a side panel if you have the appropriate sized Platten?

[@leestuart38]

I haven't yet, I have interchangeable platens on my other heat press and I have a couple specifically for bags. This press doesn't have changeable platens but you can definitely use it for the right application on pretty much anything

[@Ramellosugahill]

Hats are super clean bro

[@leestuart38]

Thanks dude 🤘🏻

[@jackalkolitufui1174]

How can i get those leather bro??? I am from the Fiji Islands

[@bryansullivan4350]

Some freaking awesome!

[@lxstangs]

Did you list the guy who sent you the patches?

[@ericbeaty3984]

What type of adhesive do you use?

[@mistaprints8312]

you already know we push the like button before the video even starts !

[@leestuart38]

That's what I like to hear, thank you!

[@mistaprints8312]

@@leestuart38 yeh man all the way from New Zealand ! (if you know where that is lol)

[@Mr13gaspar]

What hoodie blank is the one you’re wearing?