Vinyl Transfers

Vinyl Heat Transfer, also known as Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV), is a method of decorating garments using a cut design made from coloured vinyl sheets that are heat-pressed onto fabric. It is popular for custom t-shirts, sportswear, and personalized items. 

Single colour (Cad Cut) – This is a range of single colour vinyl that is cut into specific designs, shapes and texts using a cutter not a printer. It is then applied to fabric using heat and pressure. 

It comes in many  colours and types  including  metallic, Fluro, glitter  and glow in the dark  

 

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 Pros of Vinyl Heat Transfer 

  • Great for solid-colour designs: Especially text, logos, and simple graphics. 

  • Durable and long-lasting: Washes well when applied correctly. 

  • No ink involved: No smudging or drying issues. 

  • Works on a wide range of fabrics: Cotton, polyester, blends, etc. 

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 Cons of Vinyl Heat Transfer 

  • Limited colour range per layer: Each colour requires a separate layer of vinyl. 

  • Not for photo-realistic or gradient designs. 

  • Time-consuming for large runs: Especially with complex, multi-colour designs. 

 

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  Ideal Uses 

  • Custom names/numbers on sports jerseys 

  • Monograms and slogans 

  • DIY t-shirts, bags, hats. 

  • One-off or short-run apparel projects 

 

 

 

 

Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl – Printable is the full colour vinyl transfer, this option allows for full colour complex designs. These include gradients, photos, and logos. The design printed onto the vinyl film, to application film and then heat pressed onto fabric. 

This is process is ideal for short runs. 

 

Pros of Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl: 

Full-Colour Printing 

  • Allows for complex, vibrant, and full-colour designs (including gradients and photos), unlike regular HTV which is limited to solid colours. 

Customization 

  • Perfect for short runs, personalization, and one-off items (e.g. names, logos, or photos on shirts, bags, etc.). 

 

Versatile Application 

  • Works on a variety of fabrics including cotton, polyester, blends, and some synthetics. 

Professional Finish 

  • Can provide a clean, detailed, and high-quality finish, especially with proper print and press settings. 

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 Cons of Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl: 

 

More Expensive 

  • Printable HTV and its required materials (ink, vinyl, transfer mask) are costlier than standard HTV. 

Additional Steps 

  • Designs usually need to be printed, cured/dried, cut, masked, and then heat pressed—more time-consuming than using pre-coloured HTV 

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