AC/DC European Tour 80/81 Patch – Red & Yellow Lightning Bolt

This AC/DC European Tour 80/81 patch features red AC/DC lettering with yellow edging, a central red illustrated figure and yellow tour text on black. A long diagonal lightning-bolt silhouette gives the embroidered design its distinctive pointed outline.

Measuring 105 × 100 mm, this hard rock band badge adds a red, yellow and black detail to a suitable jacket, vest, backpack or fabric bag. The 80/81 text is part of the tour design and does not establish the patch's manufacturing date.

• Design: AC/DC European Tour 80/81 with diagonal lightning bolt
• Patch color: Red, yellow & black
• Size: 105 × 100 mm
• Shape: Contoured design with extended lightning-bolt points
• Details: Red band logo, central illustrated figure and yellow tour lettering
• Application: Sew onto suitable fabric; iron on only if heat-activated adhesive backing is present and the garment permits ironing

Step-by-Step Iron-On Instructions

1. Check the backing instructions and garment care label. Proceed only if adhesive backing is present and the fabric permits heat application. Avoid leather, coated and heat-sensitive fabrics unless their manufacturer permits ironing.
2. Lay the garment flat on a firm, heat-resistant surface. Position the lettering upright and smooth the fabric underneath.
3. Cover the embroidery with a thin cotton pressing cloth. Switch off steam and select the temperature specified for the backing within the garment's permitted heat range.
4. Apply the time and pressure specified by the backing instructions. Cover the complete design, including both lightning-bolt points, without sliding the iron.
5. Allow it to cool completely before gently checking attachment. Follow backing instructions if further pressing is required, or reinforce with stitching where suitable.

Sew-On Option

Secure the patch flat and stitch around its contoured border using a needle and thread suitable for your garment. Follow the pointed ends carefully and avoid pockets or unwanted lining layers. Sewing is an alternative for fabrics unsuitable for ironing and can reinforce adhesive attachment.

Care

Follow garment and backing care instructions. Check attachment before washing, avoid scrubbing the embroidery and protect projecting edges from snagging. Do not iron directly onto the embroidered face. This decorative patch is not protective equipment.