Understanding the capabilities and limitations of Heat Transfer Vinyl

Heat Transfer Vinyl, often abbreviated as HTV, has came a long way recently as the decoration method went from being one of the least durable decoration processes to one of the most. The improvements of HTV comes down to the cuttable media chemical makeup and the clear plastic carrier for the media. The improvements have made weeding (removing access vinyl) much easier, while offering a large heat transfer range (most will transfer between 275-375), and great durability that can withstand as many washes as any other decoration process. When it comes to HTV you get what you pay for, and its important to use materials that are not only easy to work with when it comes to cutting, weeding, and printing, but also are durable and will stand the test of time. 

When it comes vinyl heat transfers, there are several different types of cuttable materials that can be used depending on the product being printed.  The type of material that is used is dictated by the desired look and feel of the print and the material being printed.  The most common types of vinyl include: glossy, matte, glitter, reflective, glow-in-the-dark, and flock among others.  The heat transfer vinyl we sell is capable of being pressed at a wide range of times and temperatures, making printing onto a wide range of products easy.  

Premium Plus

One of the best and most popular heat transfer vinyls on the market that can be applied to both polyester and cotton materials at a wide range of temperatures. 

• Applies at a low temperature to prevent scorching on heat-sensitive items (poly.)

• High stretch & rebound

• Silky matte finish

• Over 30 available colors

Fashion Film

The softest and lightest vinyl on the market. It comes in a wide range of colors, and is great for artwork with fine details. 

• Best choice for cutting fine-detailed designs

• Thin with a very soft hand, perfect for lightweight cotton shirts

• Matte finish

• Over 40 available colors

Glitter Flake

This heat transfer material is the best way to add some serious flair to apparel, and take it to the next level with a bright and shiny design.

• Great for fashion designs

• Applies to most materials

• Textured look and feel

• Over 40 available colors

Flock 

An excellent, and less-expensive, alternative to embroidery. Flock is a great way to add a design with soft texture.

• Great for 2-color layering

• Unique look and feel

• Suede-like finish

• 17 available colors