Commonly known as HTV, iron-on vinyl, heat press vinyl, heat transfer vinyl and t-shirt vinyl. So you want to buy heat transfer vinyl, but you don’t know where to start. With countless options of heat transfer vinyl on the market in 2019, it can be overwhelming to find a quality brand that is not only affordable and reliable, but one that also come in a range of colors. Whilst many people see heat transfer vinyl for t-shirt use only, you can in fact use in on a range of fabrics and is applied using either an iron or heat press. [easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”750″ identifier=”B01GZLFE44″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/917pp3aPcTL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] You can also use HTV on items such as mugs and glassware in order to produce some beautiful custom dishwasher-safe designs. In this situation you would need a mug press to apply heat to your items. We share our favorite HTV brands below in our best heat transfer vinyl review guide. If you wish to save time, you can simply grab the best selling heat transfer vinyl by clicking the link below. >>> Click Here to see Prices of the Best HTV Vinyl STOP THE PRESS! BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ARE HERE, MAKE SURE TO KEEP AN EYE ON THESE POSTS:
6. MAREA Premium Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle Review* Amazon’s Choice – Assorted Heat Transfer Vinyl Packs * [easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”583″ identifier=”B06W2JYJBH” locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/81VI5rAaARL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] The Bright Idea Supplies MAREA Premium HTV pack happens to be one that is currently marked as ‘Amazon’s Choice’. It comes in a nifty size: 10 x 12″. What we love about this pack is that it comes with a 100% guarantee that if you aren’t fully satisfied with the vinyl pack, they will give you your money back. We love the range of vinyls that are included in this pack: 14 solid color bundle includes 2 sheets of black, 2 metallic sheets (gold and silver), a full rainbow of bright colors for all of your crafting projects and 1 sheet of premium Glow in the Dark vinyl. [easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”715″ identifier=”B06W2JYJBH” locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/81xdGkwUyqL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] Their vinyl is made with high quality polyurethane. Their brand offers flexibility without compromising the durability and strength of the vinyl. On top of all of this, their vinyl is off course easy to cut, weed and apply. It does a fabulous job of preserving its shape and vibrancy even after 100+ washes. suitable for a wide range of fabrics such as: Cotton, Polyester, Viscose, Rayon and Cotton/Poly Blends. Highlighted Features:
7. Rozzy Crafts HTV Assorted Pack Review[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”534″ identifier=”B01GZLFE44″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/81hrRiIVpbL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] The Rozzy Crafts range of high quality durable vinyl is another popular brand that you can try out. They have beautiful sheets of HTV that are made from polyurethane (PU). They are soft and perfect for detailed design transfers. Rozzy Crafts’ heat transfer vinyl are easy to cut and easy to weed. Their vinyl has an adhesive layer which holds the design in place on the receiving garment. We love that once you have applied the Rozzy Crafts standard HTV will allow fabrics to stretch through natural movement while maintaining excellent durability. They are also durable and fade resistant and has the ability to withstand frequent washing. Rozzy Crafts has the following types of vinyl for sale:
Here are three of their bestselling types:1. Rozzy Crafts Solid Vinyl Packs[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”334″ identifier=”B01GZLFE44″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/41BX2BS9CaL-1.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”500″] The Rozzy Crafts vinyl packs are very popular. Each pack comes with 12 sheets of high-quality heat transfer vinyl. They are all 10 x 12″ in size. Easy to cut and weed. Cold peel recommended. 2. Rozzy Craft Flocked HTV[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”500″ identifier=”B07D3JNF3R” locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3179u8wDjsL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”500″] Rozzy Crafts sells their flocked heat transfer vinyl in packs of 5. The sheets measures 10 x 15″. We love the soft flock finish which will give your design a velvet-like feel. Colors available to choose from: White, baby blue, beige, black, blue, gray, green, orange, red and yellow. 2. Rozy Crafts Glitter HTV Vinyl[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”402″ identifier=”B06XG44CJB” locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/51aLRuiTGQL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”500″] We are in-love with these glitter vinyl packs from Rozy Crafts. Each pack contains 18 sheets (10 x 12″ in size). Fabulous colors range and great sparkly glitter! Cold peel recommended. 8 . MiPremium PU Glitter Review[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”800″ identifier=”B076SJFXDS” locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/81k9bhRGlSL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] If you love glitter vinyl, you will love this divine glitter HTV pack from MiPremium. The MiPremium HTV vinyl is a polyurethane, ready-to-cut material. As with all the vinyl on our list, their vinyl is easy to cut and weed. The vinyl has a film that makes fine detail weeding easier! Their vinyl is thin and it also offers a high degree of elasticity and stretch. It is durable to withstand frequent washing and is guaranteed to not crack, peel or fade (when applied correctly). The pack comes with a 30-day money back guarantee which is truly fabulous! Package Content: – 10 sheets of 10” x 9.8” pre-cut sheets of MiPremium vinyl in glitter. Colors included in your pack: Gold, Red, Pink, Dark Purple, Black Gold, Lavender, Green, Cherry, Black & Copper. – 1 x detailed instructions guide with graphic illustrations on how to apply the vinyl.
9. RUSPEPA Glitter HTV PackReview[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”800″ identifier=”B071JP1NG8″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/91OJzONVKrL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] We love the Ruspera HTV glitter vinyl, because they comes in lovely large sizes of 10 x 19.5″. On top of that is also comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. So if you don’t like it, you can simply send it back for a refund. The high quality heat press vinyl sheets are of course easy to cut, weed and press. Glitter vinyl is brilliant for things such as jerseys, bags, hats and other fabrics. You can easily apply the Ruspera Glitter vinyl to the following fabric: cotton, polyester, blends, leather, brunet fabric, light color fabric. The vinyl is made from imported elastic PU and Glitter powder, and has a PET film. It is durable and can withstand repeat washes without fading, peeling or cracking. How to Use:
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10. Silhouette Iron On Vinyl Review
Looking for the best heat transfer vinyl for Silhouette Cameo machines? Silhouette’s HTV vinyl rolls is a film material which has a heat-activated adhesive backing, so it can bond permanently onto fabric. It is fabulous for various fabric surfaces, from t-shirts, to jerseys to bags. The beauty of their vinyl is that it can be loaded directly into a Silhouette cutting machine and does not require the use of a cutting mat. We also love that this brand’s vinyl includes its own transfer liner, so no transfer tape is required. Silhouette has the following types of vinyl for sale:
Here are two of their bestselling types:1. Silhouette Smooth HTV[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”500″ identifier=”B00MW8WB50″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/31533pjqsrL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”406″] One of the most popular vinyls by Silhouette is one that has a smooth matte surface. You can purchase them in rolls of 9 x 36″. There are 30 colors available to choose from. Easily adheres to most fabrics 2. Silhouette Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”500″ identifier=”B005T444EK” locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/41JsB6LEz6L.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”500″] Silhouette is one of the few brands that has printable HTV on the market. So if your wish to print your design before applying it with an iron or heat press, this is the one for you. You can choose from printable iron on vinyl for either dark or light colored fabrics. Supporting InformationFind below more helpful information that you will need to know before you start using vinyl for the first time. 1. Why should you use heat transfer vinyl?
2. What do I need to get started?
Here is a list of heat transfer tools that you need to get started. Essential:
Additional tools that is useful to have:
3. What is transfer tape, and do I need it?[easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”500″ identifier=”B01F2VZQWI” locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/51AG2BuC10HL.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”500″] Essentially transfer tape is used to move vinyl from the paper backing to the surface that you want to transfer it to. You will typically only use transfer tape with adhesive vinyl – not with heat transfer vinyl. Most HTV vinyls already have a clear carrier sheet that is used to protect the vinyl during the cutting process. You will then heat up the vinyl to get it to stick to your fabric before slowly lifting off the plastic carrier sheet. It is important though to read up about the vinyl you will be using, as not all HTV has the clear carrier. You will also need transfer tape if you plan on using printable HTV, digital or inkjet transfers. 4. How To Use Heat Transfer VinylHere are some quick instructions on how to use your heat transfer vinyl. [easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”800″ identifier=”B071JP1NG8″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/71i2BnUpt8xL-1.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] Step 1: Prepare the artworkYou can either download pre-made graphics (we call them SVG – see our list of FREE SVG files here) or you can create your own (only recommended for advanced users). Most vinyl cutters comes with software that you can use to quickly set up your image so that it is ready to print and cut. Step 2: Print & CutOnce you are happy with the design you chosen/created, and you have set it to the correct size, it will be time to get it printed and cut. Before you send it to the vinyl cutter, make sure to mirror-image your design. You will need to follow your machine instructions to find out how to mirror-image the graphic. Also make sure to read up on what cutting settings the brand recommends for HTV vinyl. Load the HTV into the machine. Make sure the backing of the HTV faces up. And simply let the machine to the printing and cutting! [easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”800″ identifier=”B071JP1NG8″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/71gk66HdGYL-1.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] Step 3: Weed your designAfter the design is cut, you will need to weed your graphic. Essentially weeding is just the process of removing all the vinyl that we don’t want/need. You can easily pull away the large part of the vinyl that you don’t want, leaving the main design behind. Use your weeding hook to lift up all the smaller intricate pieces that is left in the design. [easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”533″ identifier=”B0734C5Y73″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61dugnJhtlL-1.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″] Step 4: Apply HeatPreheat your item (eg. your T-shirt) by applying heat for around 10-15 seconds. This will remove moisture and wrinkles from the fabric. Place your design on the shirt (with the plastic facing up) and place your iron or heat press on the design. Using firm pressure, hold it in place for the required length of time (check the packet instructions of the HTV that you are working with). Flip over your fabric and repeat on the other side. [easyazon_image align=”center” cart=”n” cloak=”n” height=”533″ identifier=”B0734C5Y73″ locale=”US” localize=”y” nw=”y” nf=”y” src=”https://www.thebestvinylcutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61eA95V2BCL-1.jpg” tag=”bestvinylmachines-20″ width=”800″]
Carefully peel away a corner of the backing to make sure that the HTV stuck the fabric. If you need to, you can apply more heat to the HTV to ensure that it bonds porperly with the fabric. Check the packet instructions of the HTV you are using to see whether it is a hot- or cold-peel vinyl. All that means is that you should remove the plastic whilst the vinyl is still hot, or should you wait for it to cool down first. And you now have your first completed custom HTV item! Hooray! For one last handy tip: Here is a List of the Best Places to Buy Iron-On Vinyl! Please let us know in the comments if you found our guide to the top 10 heat press transfer vinyls useful. Thanks! The following blog post 10 Best Heat Transfer Vinyl Reviews 2019 [Comparison Table Included] is available on: thebestvinylcutters.com via WordPress https://cuttercraftsbysamantha.wordpress.com/2018/11/16/10-best-heat-transfer-vinyl-reviews-2019-comparison-table-included/
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