Great Smoky Mountains NP Patch — 3" Iron-On Embroidered Appalachian Mist Black Bears Patch
For the Smoky Mountains visitor whose Cades Cove wildlife-loop, Clingmans Dome views, and Gatlinburg-stay was the Appalachian-trip highlight — this 3-inch embroidered Great Smoky Mountains National Park patch celebrates the park's signature appalachian mist black bears in vivid detail. Iron-on, machine-washable, built for daily wear on jackets, backpacks, and hiking gear.
Specs:
- Size: 3" diameter, round shape
- Material: Polyester embroidered, multicolored
- Application: Iron-on adhesive (or sew-on for permanent hold)
- Care: Machine washable, doesn't peel off, vivid colors
- Style: Detailed embroidered park-souvenir design
Where to apply: Denim jackets, hiking backpacks, jeans, baseball caps, vests, tote bags, scout uniforms (perfect for badge collections), national-park-passport-holder bags, kids' school bags.
Who it's for: Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitors (THE most-visited US national park — 12M+ visitors/year, Cades Cove wildlife-loop, Clingmans Dome, Roaring Fork), Gatlinburg-and-Pigeon-Forge tourist-area families, Dollywood-trip combined-vacationers, Appalachian-Trail through-hikers (the AT crosses the park), the friend whose moonshine-distillery-tour is tradition, NPS passport stampers, scout merit-badge collectors.
Gift occasions: Post-Smoky-Mountains-trip souvenirs (HUGE demand — most-visited park), Gatlinburg-and-Dollywood-trip gifts, Appalachian-Trail-hiker gifts, NPS passport-collector gifts, scout merit-badge gifts, multigenerational-family-trip gifts, Tennessee/NC-resident family gifts.
How to apply (iron-on):
- Place patch on fabric, fabric-side down
- Cover with cloth, iron 30-40 seconds at high heat (no steam)
- Flip and iron from the back another 20 seconds
- Let cool. For maximum durability, sew the edges with thread
FAQ
Will it stick to denim and canvas?
Yes — works on cotton, denim, canvas, polyester blends. Avoid silk, leather, and waterproof fabrics.
Machine-washable?
Yes. Cold water inside-out wash. Air-dry recommended for max longevity.
Can I sew it instead?
Yes — recommended for high-wear hiking backpacks and scout uniforms.
