# Which adhesive for gluing (not sewing) a decorative patch on a backpack? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 4, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809 "2026-09-04T01:36:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809/1 "2026-09-04T01:36:37Z")
I’d like to use an adhesive to put a patch on my backpack. Unfortunately, no one at my local craft store seems to know which adhesive to use, despite a whole aisle of glues. None of these glues say they can be used on backpacks, though a couple warn that they can’t be used on “certain types of nylon.” So I turn to you all and ask, which adhesive is best for sticking rather than sewing on a decorative patch (say, a National Parks patch) to a backpack? The pack is described as “210-denier Honeycomb CryptoRip HD nylon with PFC-free DWR,” if that helps! Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809/2 "2026-09-04T01:53:26Z")
You could try Badge Magic: [Amazon.com: Badge Magic Patch Adhesive – No Sew, No Iron Double-Sided Fabric Tape for Patches & Badges (2 Sheets) – DIY Solution for Uniforms, Vests, Backpacks – Washer Safe : Arts, Crafts & Sewing](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MHZ8BBQ?tag=smgglusdsadts-20&plpRedirect=mhFallback&ref=clp_hp_h_pc&th=1) ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809/3 "2026-09-04T01:59:06Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809/4 "2026-09-04T15:22:13Z")
Consider using the adhesive for a patch of velcro loop on the bag and then fasten small pieces of corresponding hook to patches, placards, nameplates, ornaments and baubles. I’ve got a few bags and garments that already have this fuzzy area stiched in from the factory. I once wanted to display a self adhesive label on a laptop-messenger bag in a similar way and simply used a magnet and 1" steel washer. I taped the washer to the lid of a clear plastic strawberry container, fixed the paper label to the other side and trimmed the plastic to fit the sticker. I sort of expected it to fall off but it held for a few years and I still have the sticker-plastic-washer-tape club sandwich on my refrigerator. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809/5 "2026-09-05T01:33:36Z")
Thanks! I ordered some velcro last night after thinking about versatility. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809/6 "2026-09-09T18:18:27Z")
E-6000 glue works well. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-adhesive-for-gluing-not-sewing-a-decorative-patch-on-a-backpack/1032809/7 "2026-09-09T20:45:04Z")
Aleene’s Super Fabric Adhesive Walmart It seemed ok for a hem on my pants that was separating. It doesn’t bond instantly. I used clothes pins to secure the seam for an hour.