There are 2 main types of vinyl.
Different kinds of heat transfer vinyl.
This really isn t the case.
Heat transfer vinyl on the other hand does not have a paper backing instead htv has a clear plastic carrier sheet that covers the top of the vinyl.
It s a great alternative to embroidery since it creates a raised look.
I use the easypress 2 to adhere all of my iron on vinyl to my selected surfaces.
Adhesive vinyl and heat transfer vinyl.
If you are just using one layer type of iron on i have detailed.
Siser stripflock pro is a unique heat transfer vinyl that is soft to the touch with a suede like feel.
Different types of heat transfer vinyl.
It comes in a variety of brands but the most often recommended is scisor easyweed.
What are all these types of vinyl.
Heat transfer vinyl htv is the answer to your personalizing projects.
You can find out everything you need to know about the easypress 2 and why it is so awesome here.
Glitter matte glossy neon foil or printable.
Adhesive vinyl comes in several brands thicknesses tons of colors and even a few different sizes.
Of all the garment decorating methods available heat transfer vinyl is one of the least expensive and easiest to get involved in.
Adhesive vinyl can come in all kinds of colors and finishes but it will always have a paper backing and be sticky to the touch when that backing is peeled off.
Htv is either a polyurethane pu or poly vinyl chloride pvc material that comes on a clear carrier sheet.
It can be applied with either a home iron or a heat press on cotton polyester and poly cotton blends.
The latter is great for more intricate multicolored.
Htv heat transfer vinyl this is the type of vinyl you need if you re going to be making custom clothing.
And from there the world s your oyster.
What do i need.
Here at a78 we offer a fantastic range of htv types colours and finishes for your garment and apparel printing needs.
It s also known as t shirt vinyl or iron on vinyl.
First we will talk about adhesive vinyl.
There are lots of types of heat transfer vinyl to choose from before you get started.
The other side is where the adhesive is it is not sticky or tacky to the touch.
From the different types of htv there are and to how to apply it to your garment.
First of all you ll need to choose between smooth and flocked material.
If you re new to heat transfer vinyl and iron on transfers you may think that all vinyl films are the same.
When i was first starting out with my cricut i tried to cut.