Pre-Press the Hat
Pre-press for 15–30 seconds to remove moisture and warm the hat material.
Interactive Pressing Tool
Hat Patch Heat Press Guide
Select your press and patch type to receive step-by-step pressing instructions in less than 30 seconds.
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Before You Begin
Universal Pressing Instructions
Use a Silicone Pad
Always cover the patch with a silicone pad or silicone sheet before closing the press.
Optional Patch Preheating
A griddle or other safe heat source may be used to preheat patches, but it is not required.
These instructions assume patches are backed with Lonestar Adhesive DurraBull Adhesive.
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Step 1 of 3
What type of hat press are you using?
Select the option that most closely matches your machine.
Step 2 of 3
What type of patch are you pressing?
Choose the patch material to receive recommended starting settings.
Selected press:
Step 3 of 3
Pressing Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Built-In Press Timer
Visual Press Timer
Use the recommended press time for this material.
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Ready to press.
Troubleshooting
What Went Wrong?
Select the issue that best matches what happened after pressing.
These are recommended starting points for patches backed with Lonestar Adhesive DurraBull Adhesive. Heat presses can vary, so inspect adhesion before increasing time, temperature or pressure.
Recommended Patch Adhesive
Start With the Right Adhesive
These recommendations are designed around patches backed with Lonestar Adhesive DurraBull Adhesive.
This guide provides general starting recommendations. Press temperatures, pressure and heating accuracy vary by machine. Test new materials before beginning a full production order.