Of all the garment decorating methods available heat transfer vinyl is one of the least expensive and easiest to get involved in.
What are the different types of heat transfer vinyl.
Heat transfer vinyl is a speciality vinyl which is used for heat applying onto different types of surfaces mainly fabrics with an iron or heat press.
Here at a78 we offer a fantastic range of htv types colours and finishes for your garment and apparel printing needs.
However each type has all kinds of options.
Different types of heat transfer vinyl.
Both types of vinyl are available in either rolls or sheets usually 12 wide.
Adhesive vinyl and heat transfer vinyl.
Self adhesive vinyl comes with a sticky adhesive on the underside and is usually supplied on a paper backer.
There are lots of types of heat transfer vinyl to choose from before you get started.
First of all you ll need to choose between smooth and flocked material.
Adhesive vinyl is run through your die cutter with the vinyl facing up and the paper carrier sheet down.
Lumen is the white heat transfer vinyl that sleeps in the daylight and comes to life in the night perfect for halloween costumes and for those who like to run at night.
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There are two significant types of vinyl adhesive and heat transfer vinyl htv.
Adhesive vinyl has a sticky surface to it and because of that you can transfer it on different surfaces such as mugs paper metal plastic windows etc.
Heat transfer vinyl iron on vinyl t shirt vinyl or htv is a similar material with a heat activated adhesive that is designed to work with fabric surfaces or any surface that can stand the heat.
What are all these types of vinyl.
Glitter matte glossy neon foil or printable.
Htv is either a polyurethane pu or poly vinyl chloride pvc material that comes on a clear carrier sheet.
Heat transfer vinyl htv is the answer to your personalizing projects.
What do i need.
Adhesive vinyl comes in several brands thicknesses tons of colors and even a few different sizes.
First we will talk about adhesive vinyl.
And from there the world s your oyster.