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What are sublimated patches ideal for?

Sublimated patches are a great accent for almost any item. They’re a great option for hats, backpacks, and jackets, and anything that needs a logo or decoration but is too awkward or bulky for embroidery or screen printing. They’re also a terrific workaround when artwork has a lot of colors, gradients, or fades, making it difficult to reproduce correctly with other decoration techniques. This digitally-printed method of decoration can create photo-quality prints, which can then be transferred to an emblem. The most complicated and colorful artwork can be printed with ease.

A sublimated patch can be a great option for uniforms or corporate wear, particularly if the company changes owners regularly, as patches can be removed. Sublimated patches are also great brand-building tools, as they allow the addition of branding to almost any item of apparel.

Keep in mind that the ability to withstand high heat is not necessarily a qualification for the use of sublimated patches. This in no way precludes sewing the finished patch on the item to be decorated.

—EnMart

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Kristine Shreve

Kristine is the founder and CEO of Kristine Shreve Consulting which offers writing, marketing and business development services. Kristine is also the creator and host of the Business + Women podcast, where the discussion centers around being a woman business owner. She blogs on her webiste, as well as readingandranting.com and whenimthin.com. On Facebook, Kristine is the founder of the Women in Garment Decoration Facebook group. Kristine was the director of marketing for Ensign Emblem and EnMart from 2006 to April 2020.

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