Now that you know how to use heat transfer vinyl to make a simple t shirt you might want to try out some more advanced htv techniques.
Heat transfer vinyl shirt care instructions.
Let your vinyl sit without washing for at least 24 hours.
Learn how to apply heat transfer vinyl to leather.
These care cards tell your customers how to care for their handmade.
Wash on cold inside out etc.
Heat transfer vinyl tips.
Learn how to apply heat transfer vinyl to wood.
Learn the knockout technique for layering heat transfer vinyl without extra thickness.
Jul 3 2015 in my last post two posts i shared a set of unbranded car decal application instructions and a set of unbranded wall decal application instructions for you to print and give to your customers with their decals.
Today i m sharing printable care cards.
Do not use fabric softeners.
Poly cotton jersey sheer.
The adhesive on heat transfer vinyl is activated by heat.
Siser easyweed has special guidelines for applying the various types of vinyl save this guide for future reference for when you are pressing your t shirts and other custom designs.
Cover design with heat transfer cover sheet or multipurpose paper place on flat hard surface ironing board not recommended press iron with medium firm pressure for 10 15 seconds if areas of design lift after application replace cover sheet and re press for 5 10 seconds.
The guide offers information on how to cut the htv as well as instructions on the types of materials that are suited for adhering the different types of vinyl.
It removes the adhesive and will cause your transfer or vinyl to peel off.
Custom fabrications apply for athletic heather marble colors and striped colors.
Peel carrier hot or cold application instructions heat press.
Close the heat press and wait the required amount of time for the heat transfer vinyl i am using it takes 15 seconds at medium pressure.
Open the heat press carefully and place the t shirt onto the platform with the vinyl stickers facing up.
Treat your heat transfer or vinyl decorated garments the same as a screen printed t shirt.
Htv needs time to cure.
Preferred method turn garment inside out.
Fabric details 100 airlume combed and ring spun cotton 32 single 4 2 oz yd2 142 g m2.
Heat press vinyl care instructions regardless of the heat transfer vinyl brand or style we recommend that all decorated garments be washed inside out.
320 degrees 15 seconds medium pressure stahls cad cut fashion film.
This heat allows the adhesive to sink down into the fibers of your shirts bags pants etc.
Our transfer paper packs come with full instructions and generally you should be able to achieve perfect results if followed exactly however i think the three most important factors to remember when applying the transfer is a getting your timings correct b the temperature that your iron or heat press is set at and c the amount of.