12/9/2023 0 Comments Layered iron on vinylHeat transfer vinyl is available in sizes from small sheets, to large "master" rolls, that can be up to 60" x 50 yards. The layering of these types of vinyl is dependent on the type of vinyl used. Heat transfer vinyl can be used to create special effects with its glitter, flocked, holographic, glow-in-the-dark, and 3D puff options. There are other applications for those options. Heat transfer vinyl cannot be used for full-color pictures or anything with gradients. The more layers involved, the harder it is to match up each to achieve the end result. Certain heat transfer vinyl can be layered to form multi-colored designs. It is best used for simple designs with minimal colors since each individual color or pattern used in the design must be cut, weeded, and heat pressed. Heat transfer vinyl comes in single colors, in the specialty options listed above, in full-color pattern options, and in a printable version that must be used with solvent ink & a solvent printer. Heat transfer vinyl also benefits from a high degree of stretch and rebound, achieved by a memory effect, making it suitable for use on apparel and other flexible items including the garments typically used, such as sports jerseys. Heat transfer vinyl is made in single colors and also has special options such as patterned, glitter, flocked, holographic, glow-in-the-dark, reflective and 3D puff. For these and other reasons, it is a popular and more robust alternative to transfer paper (that does not incorporate a carrier sheet). The clear polyester carrier keeps the design visible to aid positioning on the substrate. The tacky adhesive between the carrier and the vinyl holds together complex designs, although the labour naturally increases the more weeding that is required. The excess material is removed with tools such as hooks or tweezers - a manual and dextrous process referred to as "weeding". The design is cut into the material with a cutting plotter in reverse (adhesive/vinyl side up). It comes laminated together with a clear polyester carrier in a roll or sheet form, with an adhesive tacky backing, so it can be cut, weeded, and placed on a substrate for application via a heat press. Heat transfer vinyl, or HTV for short, is a speciality polyurethane with a heat-activated adhesive (typically polyester-based) that can be used on certain fabrics and materials to apply designs to promotional products, textiles and apparel, such as T-shirts.
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