The patches use heat to bond with fabric, which can be natural or synthetic. They provide breathability, versatility, and personalization. Satin patches give luxurious touches to high-fashion items while embroidered linen patches serve as delightful accents to farm-to-table brands. These patches cultivate vibrant new markets. Discharge printing on cotton reproduces designs for retro apparel. Ethically sourced artwork enables cultural uses such as Maori koru and American Indian beadwork.