I built up the lower pad with a mouse pad, the same size as the patch. Then I made a shield to go around the patch with old jean material, double thickness to protect the beanie from getting melted. I also cut down the pressure ant time just a bit. After you lift the hat press you can press the graphics with you hand. Great seller. I am selling for $15.
This is a great beanie hat. However; if you're planning on applying HTV to the patch area be very careful as to NOT heat the whole hat, as the acrylic material will stretch a lot and won't go back to it's original shape.
I recommend these - if you’re putting anything on the front, with heat - don’t use a heat press. I followed others’ advicd And used a small hand iron. These are great hats
Bought these for a photo shoot you can see here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS13R7ZDnp8/?taken-by=myvisualsaga
Love the quality of these beanies. Very thick warm, good material and they don't catch lints like other fabrics do. I have 3 colors and will be getting more.
The colors are exactly like the picture, so there won't be an issue there.
I love the hat itself, very nice quality. Only problem is if used on the heat press, it makes permanent markings and it ruins the stretch in that area.
Did these for the Grommet Vommit podcast. These hats are perfect for adding htv. Comes out amazing just make sure you put cardboard or something around the patch to prevent the fibers from stretching out.
this was a fun new product to use I used def and was very careful to only heat press where the patch was..super difficult but made it work. did cause beanie to melt a little