Perfectly Tailor Your Personalized Badge to Any Creative Need
In the world of custom badge making, the backing technique is the true soul of the design—it determines how your badge interacts with your product. Backed by a decade of experience in the textile industry, the XINBAOYUAN team presents an in-depth breakdown of 6 essential backing methods to help you choose the perfect fit for your application.
1. No Backing / Plastic-Free Backing
Özellikler: Pure fabric base, ultra-light and flexible
Advantages:
✅ Can be directly sewn onto any fabric product
✅ Retains the original textile texture
✅ Eco-friendly and biodegradable
En İyisi İçin: Embroidered patches for garments, textile crafts
Designer Tip: Ideal for cotton and linen garments; using contrasting thread colors enhances the handcrafted look.
2. Iron-On Backing
Core Technology: Heat-activated adhesive layer
Application Steps:
- Preheat iron to 150°C
- Cover patch with cotton cloth and press for 10–15 seconds
- Allow to cool and adhere firmly
Tested Strength: Withstands 50+ machine washes with no peeling.
3. Thick Fabric Backing
Innovation: Dual-layer composite structure
- Top Layer: Embroidered design
- Bottom Layer: Skin-friendly brushed cotton
User Experience:
• Baby-soft touch (OEKO-TEX certified)
• 300% thicker, yet remains flexible
• Perfect solution for eliminating discomfort from metal badges
4. Self-Adhesive Backing
Tech Highlight: Patented reusable adhesive
Lab-Tested Performance:
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Usage Frequency Adhesion Retention Rate
5th Use 92%
10th Use 78%
Application Scenarios: Exhibition badges, Temporary event identification
5. Hook-and-Loop System (Velcro Backing)
Military-Grade Engineering:
• Hook Side (Male): High-strength nylon hooks
• Loop Side (Female): Blended wool loop fabric
Advantages:
▸ Instantly attach or detach in 1 second
▸ Withstands tensile force up to 50kg/cm²
Industry Use Cases: Military & police insignias, interchangeable sports team emblems
6. Pin-On Backing
Precision Craftsmanship:
Surface Embroidery>>>Anti – scratch Metal Interlayer>>>Hidden Pin and Needle Design>>>Custom Safety Buckle
Surface Embroidery
- Options include vintage brass pins with ornate engraving
- Anti-loss rotating safety locks
- Hidden magnetic snap fasteners available
Backing Selection Decision Guide
| Requirement Scenarios | Recommended Backings | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Clothing Decoration | Sew – on Backing | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rapid Batch Application | Heat Transfer | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Children’s Products | Thickened Skin – friendly Backing | ★★★☆☆ |
| Temporary Events | Self – adhesive Backing | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Frequent Replacement | Cırt cırtlı | ★★★☆☆ |
| High – end Collectibles | Custom Brooch | ★★★★☆ |
Industry Insight:
Top luxury brands often use a “composite backing” technique—adding an anti-warp mesh layer between the skin-friendly base and hot-melt adhesive. Though this increases costs by 40%, it fully prevents edge curling.
No matter whether you’re designing sports team badges, corporate logos, or creative cultural merchandise, share your usage scenario (including fabric type + environment requirements), and we’ll provide three customized backing solutions with physical samples!
Let us know your specific needs, and we’ll help bring your badge vision to life with professional-grade results.