Heat Transfer Vinyl: Which HTV is the Best?

[@craftwithfelicia]

We created a blog post for those who prefer to read here: www.freshandfelicia.com/the-best-heat-transfer-vinyl/ Materials used in this video (affiliate links): 👉 Cricut Maker - amzn.to/3EOBfRc 👉 HVTRONT Auto Heat Press - amzn.to/3RQmLrZ 👉 HTVRONT HTV - amzn.to/3LCkn46 👉 TECKWRAP HTV - amzn.to/3Fau71X 👉 Cricut HTV - amzn.to/3Rtld6U 👉 Cricut Standard Grip Mat - amzn.to/3ZwrGzT 👉 Cricut Brayer - amzn.to/456jbwK 👉 Cricut Weeding Tool - amzn.to/3PwXrUL 👉 Cricut Trimmer - amzn.to/459XETM 👉 Teflon Sheets - amzn.to/450xFxX

[@wendymasters367]

To be honest I had no idea there were different temperatures for different vinyls. I was using cricket guide for everything. Thank you so much

[@craftwithfelicia]

Glad I could help!

[@FreshandFelicia]

Thank you guys so much for doing this. I know nobody paid you to do this and it takes hours to make these videos so you are rock stars 🎉

[@craftwithfelicia]

Awww thank you 😊

[@lapear6068]

Finally I found a page that dose a real testing the right way and no biases and you guys showed what happens to the vinyl not just talk about it

[@craftwithfelicia]

Thank you. We are looking at repeating this again for additional brands so stay tuned.

[@wendymasters367]

Brilliant! Can’t wait to see how they turn out

[@craftwithfelicia]

Here’s the results - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZjdqH-oZ7B9psksi=rXoyE_4Jt3liaEiU 🙂

[@realworldlesson]

Amazing you can make your own t-shirt that says anything you want. That's powerful for small businesses and organizations!

[@craftwithfelicia]

Right! And add a vinyl QR code on the back for the WIN!

[@admtim]

Awesome test scenario! ❤

[@craftwithfelicia]

Thanks!

[@cheryltracy4433]

I can’t believe Teckwrap only had to be heated 10 seconds and didn’t fall off after washing. That’s crazy!

[@craftwithfelicia]

I know right. I thought for sure it would come off after washing but didn’t. Pleasantly surprised! 😮

[@JD-72191]

That was not my experience with Techwrap

[@xviewmytubex]

I used my first HTV from a J and J Packaging brand as of a couple hours ago and I'm still running into trials. I can't understand from their instructions if I remove the matte side before transfer or after. Also, the print side (glossy) results in the ink melting/smudging almost immediately after printing design. Is this normal for HTV? And, if I'm going to cut/peel the matte side (opposite of design) after printing it results in me disturbing the design and more smudging. Even after this I managed to remove the matte backing from one sheet and prepare for transfer. I placed the teflon sheet over it and began transfer only to see the design transfer to the back of the teflon sheet and not the garment. Lol. What am I missing? Any tips? Thanks! =).

[@craftwithfelicia]

Make sure you mirror your design in the software before cutting especially if there are words on it. The “pretty” side of your HTV needs to be face down on your mat when cutting. Then when you finish weeding and see your cut design before pressing it it looks like what you want. Place your design on your garment with the design face up, cover with Teflon and press. Make sense?

[@xviewmytubex]

@@craftwithfelicia One question, if I mirror the design (right to left) and print, don't I have to place it face down on garment (to now get left to right results)? Thanks! =)

[@craftwithfelicia]

@@xviewmytubex - no - follow the process outlined in the video - it works perfectly. :)

[@xviewmytubex]

@@craftwithfelicia Got it! Now, if I have not weeding/cutting to do, I'm still removing the backing paper from the vinyl and the glossy (design) side goes face up for pressing? Thanks! =).

[@xviewmytubex]

UPDATE: I attempted another transfer to no avail. This particular vinyl I'm using is very difficult to peel (backing). But, I was able to all the while bending the remaining sheet with design, placed face up on garment and covered with teflon and pressed. I'm using a domestic handheld iron. All I got was the design transfered to the back of the teflon paper. The ink on this paper was also still wet after printing and doing the aforementioned. =).

[@theoriginallacey]

2 washes is never an issue for me. However I make my husbands work shirts so they are washed and worn every week and eventually the htv starts to crack and peel off after a few months. I normally use Siser, but I have had Cricut do the same. I wish I could find something that really holds up long term.

[@craftwithfelicia]

If I want something to really hold up, I like to use sublimation or DTF.

[@lirnerpublishingnotes]

Can you roll out the excess back into a sheet?

[@craftwithfelicia]

Not following the question.

[@Birdie-gd9qn]

You also need to know if cool peel, warm etc.

[@craftwithfelicia]

@@Birdie-gd9qn - that’s right - that info is on the HTV packaging.

[@dalmaroman1362]

HI GOOD AFTERNOON ,LOVE YOURE VIDEO, EXPLINT VERY WELL THANK YOU I LOVED IT THANK YOU.

[@craftwithfelicia]

Thank you 😊

[@alisax6682]

whats the name of your t shirt press? I love it

[@craftwithfelicia]

HVTRONT Auto Heat Press - amzn.to/3RQmLrZ #ad

[@tigershark2772]

Do any of the tested HTV have iron heat instructions in case we don't have a heat press?

[@craftwithfelicia]

Yes, some of them provide the temp for a home iron but not all.

[@trappyadvice2492]

What's the best printing technology to print face or picture of persons onto a T-shirt?

[@craftwithfelicia]

Direct to fabric machines. We don’t currently have one but we do have the Uninet iColor 560. kzbin.info/aero/PLZ_cKjOtbapdNMtf7Fpc6YZCwQSiCO4Qy&si=aZcp2L0hp-HEY8kD

[@Vandydesigns]

Great video! But no siser to compare? Is there another video? That is a very popular brand.

[@craftwithfelicia]

Thanks. We were not able to get Siser when went out this video together but an updated one is coming soon. Stay tuned. 🙂

[@idoitforjah]

Thank you.

[@craftwithfelicia]

You're welcome!

[@MargaretThomas-f5e]

Vivienne Prairie

[@craftwithfelicia]

Yes!

[@GiaMarsalis-k6l]

Considine Road

[@craftwithfelicia]

Ok