Hot pressed colours?

WHAT TYPES OF HTV ARE AVAILABLE? There are many colours, styles and finishes. Printing is possible in matte, glossy and even glittery materials (my personal favourite of course); so-called glittery HTVs, which make it fun and easy to add sparkle to your clothing. They are durable and feel velvety. Holographic, reflective, glow-in-the-dark and 3D designs are also available, making the design a little more airy. A very special and nice effect!

There are a number of major manufacturers, such as Siser and Stahls, who have their own versions of the HTV brand. Brand choice is determined by the fabric on which the HTV is applied, the method of heat transfer and personal preference. Each brand has different vinyl versions made for specific fabrics and substrates. So there’s something to test! I strongly recommend testing any new products you use first.

WHAT IS HTV VINYL USED FOR?
You have HTVs in many of these colours and in many different colours. It is best used for simple designs with minimal colours, as any colour or pattern used in the design will need to be cut, peeled (pecked) and heat pressed. Certain types of HTVs can be pressed on top of each other to form multi-colour designs. The more layers involved, the more difficult it is to match them all to achieve the final result. So it can be quite a challenge. HTVs cannot be used for colour photographs etc. There are other applications for that.

HTV can be used to create special effects with its glow, flicker, holographic, glow-in-the-dark and 3D effects. The ability to use multiple layers on top of each other depends on the type of HTV used. The possibilities are endless and limited only by your imagination.