What is Heat Transfer Vinyl.
Heat Transfer Vinyl, often referred to as HTV or Iron On Vinyl, is a specific type of vinyl utilized for decorating fabrics. The application method for each kind of heat transfer vinyl differs depending on the fabric and its specific instructions. Just as there are numerous styles of garments, there are various types of HTV crafted to enhance them.
In this article, you will discover:
- Essential terms related to heat transfer vinyl
- The different types of HTV on the market
- Techniques for cutting, weeding, and applying HTV
- The equipment required for the process.
Understanding key Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) terms :
- Carrier: The clear backing that can be tacky or smooth, available in low, medium, and high-tack options; high-tack is best for detailed designs.
- Peel: The method of removing the carrier after heat application:
- Hot Peel: Remove immediately while hot.
- Warm Peel: Allow to cool slightly before peeling.
- Cold Peel: Wait for complete cooling before removal.
- Vinyl Cutter: Tools used for heat transfer, which precisely cut designs for easy weeding.
- Weed: The process of removing excess vinyl from a design, leaving only the intended design on the carrier.
- Application: Heat transfer vinyl requires heat to transfer onto fabric. We recommend a heat press for application.
Equipment needed for Heat Transfers.
To get the best results and deliver professional product you will need:
- High-Quality Heat Press
- Cutter
- Weeding tool
- Laptop or computer
- Heat Transfer Vinyl
- Silicon Paper
Classic HTV
Our Classic Heat transfer vinyl is a easy to cut and weed vinyl that has high elasticity and strong adhesiveness. This HTV vinyl allows fabrics to stretch through natural movement while maintaining excellent durability. This range includes metallic and Neon colours.
Glitter HTV
Sparkle colours made from real glitter flakes, our Glitter film with a stunning deep sparkle effect. The unique production process ensures there is no Glitter loss, wash after wash, for exceptional quality and durability.
3D HTV
Brick and Gel Heat transfer vinyl gives your logos dimensions. The peculiarity of this material, with its 400 to 750 microns of thickness is its three-dimensional effect. Create unique designs by using different thicknesses of vinyl brings your design to life.Â
How to use Heat Transfer Vinyl
4 Easy steps
- Create or Buy a Cut File: Obtain a cut file for your design, using the cutter’s software.
- Cut the design out with a Vinyl Cutter. We recommend the Silhouette or Cricut Cutters.
- Carefully remove excess vinyl using a weeding tool, ensuring no leftover pieces remain in intricate designs.
- Heat Press the design onto the blank item.
