Creating design iron on patches starts from the 'apply to heat' stage on the software, be it Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. Detail parameters specify simple lines or gradient colors like fabric composition - cotton or synthetic. Additionally, glue type is also under these conditions: in this case a heat activated adhesive. Some manufacturers offer an online design tool under the 'design your own patch' concept as a marketing ploy enabling craftsmen from all over the world to cater to global small businesses. This helps South Asian users incorporate henna patterns into patches.