The banner of the Emerald Celtic Brake Club based in Govan, Glasgow which was crafted in 1913.
Brake clubs were the fore-runners of modern day supporters clubs. The first ever football brake club was the St Mary’s League of the Cross Celtic Brake Club formed in the Calton, Glasgow in 1889 who had Celtic player Tom Maley adorning their famous banner, which like the Govan banner still exists today.
This is the first in a series of Celtic badges and patches inspired by supporter banners down the years to be produced by The Shamrock.
These are woven heat transfer (iron-on) patches which measure 100 mm x 70mm. The patches can be attached to scarves or other garments. Please see ironing instructions below.
Brake club patch
Patches are £6.50 each including P&P to addresses in the UK and the North of Ireland. For addresses elsewhere, please email theshamrock@outlook.com for a quote before ordering.
£6.50
Each patch will be sent with a free postcard of the Emerald Brake Club banner:
INSTRUCTIONS for HEAT TRANSFER PATCHES
- Preheat your iron to a medium to high heat setting.
- Ensure that the garment or fabric item you plan to attach the patch to is clean and free from wrinkles. Lay it flat on a hard, sturdy, and heat-resistant surface.
- Place the iron-on patch face up wherever you’d like.
- Place a thin cloth or cotton fabric on top of the patch before ironing. This prevents direct contact between the iron and the patch.
- Place the hot iron on top of the cloth or cotton fabric above the patch, directly over the design. Apply firm, even pressure without moving the iron around. Hold it in place for about 45 seconds.
- Turn garment inside-out or back-to-front and place the hot iron on the back of the patch, directly over the design, for about 30 seconds.
- Carefully lift the corner of the patch to see if it adhered to the fabric. If the patch lifts off, place it back down and reapply heat for a few more seconds until it firmly sticks.
- Let the patch and garment to cool down for a few minutes. Avoid touching the patch while it’s still warm, as it may not have fully bonded to the fabric yet. It’s recommended to wait at least 24 hours before washing to ensure maximum durability.
If you’ve followed the above steps and your patch is still not sticking, consider alternative attachment methods such as sewing or using fabric glue. Ironing works best on cotton and denim fabrics for a semi-permanent adhesion – usually good for up to 25 washes. Patches are unlikely to adhere to synthetic fabrics. For permanent placement use glue or sew the patch on.
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