In November of 1966, the first reported sightings of the Mothman began to trickle in from parts of West Virginia. The general description of the creature was humanoid in nature, but said to possess wings and red glowing eyes! Some encounters were more bizarre than others and over the next year, more and more residents would attribute strange happenings in the region to the Mothman.

This list of bizarre happenings runs the gamut; from UFOs, to lost dogs, to men-in-black. However, the most famous and tragic event occurred on the evening of December 15, 1967. It was rush hour and the Silver Bridge, which spanned the Ohio River, was full of motorists. At once, the the bridge began to violently shutter and with a horrific sound collapsed into the water below; taking with it 46 lives. Today, some people believe the Mothman sightings were a warning of the impending disaster.

Whether you're a winged creature of the night or an average human, you can show your appreciation for the spookiest lepidopteran around with the official Cryptozoology Tracking Society™ Mothman glow-in-the-dark symbol patch!

Patch Specifications:
• 4.5"w x 2.4"h
• Iron-on (sewing still recommended)
• Glow-in-the-dark
• Felt Backing

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Reproduction rights do not transfer with sale of items.


Looking for other patches? Check out all of our patches here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaidenVoyageClothing?section_id=14376923&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1

Looking for the Cryptozoology Tracking Society tees? You can find them here:

For Unisex / Gents: https://www.etsy.com/listing/112185432/glow-in-the-dark-cryptozoology-tracking?

For Ladies: https://www.etsy.com/listing/130683669/cryptozoology-tracking-society-blackmoon?

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IRON-ON PATCH INSTRUCTIONS (for iron-on patches only)

Cotton and denim fabrics perform best with iron-on patches because they can handle the heat. Fabrics like polyester, nylon, leather and other stretchy fabrics don't hold up well under high heat (which is required to melt the glue on the back of the patch) and may burn or get discolored by a hot iron.

We also highly recommend using a thin towel over the patch (in between the patch and iron) to protect the patch threads during the ironing-on process, as some irons can get super hot and can melt the threads (especially metallic thread).

We also highly recommend stitching the patch to the garment in a few places (after it has cooled), as to keep corners from pulling off when you go to wash it. (As iron-on will only hold for so long, no matter what the maker may claim.)

If you're ever not sure what a fabric is, it's always a safe bet to just stitch the patch on. The bonus is with denim and sewn-on patches, if you change your mind, you can just cut the thread, pull the old patch off and swap it out with a fresh patch! :)

As for the iron-on instructions:
1. Lay the base item on a flat, heat-resistant surface.

2. Place the patch in the position you chose

3. Heat up an iron. Turn it to the hottest setting your fabric can tolerate. Make sure the "steam" option is turned off, and that your iron isn't full of water

4. Place a thin towel over the patch. Take care not to disturb the position of the patch. The towel will protect the patch itself and the surrounding fabric.

5. Position the heated iron over the patch and press down. Hold the iron there for about 15 seconds. Apply as much pressure as you can by pressing down firmly.

6. Remove the iron and allow the patch to to cool. Lift the towel and check to see whether the patch is fixed on securely by gently rubbing at the edge with a finger, trying to lift it. If it lifts up a bit, replace the towel and press it with the iron again for 10 seconds.

7. Consider sewing around the edges. For a completely secure patch, use a sewing machine or a needle and thread to secure the patch to the fabric. This greatly reduces the chances that the patch will fall off. Choose a thread that matches the patch.

***** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE U.S. *****

Know your country's customs policies! As much as we would love to mark each international shipment as a gift, by USPS policy, we have to declare contents and value on the customs form. We cannot be held responsible for additional customs fees, VAT, etc. For more detailed info, please visit our shop policies section, here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaidenVoyageClothing/policy