Decorative HTV Comparisons
| Product | Applies to | # of Colors | Finish | Temp | Time | Peel | Thickness | Sticky Carrier | Can You Layer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Acrylic, Fabric Blends, and similar fabrics |
15 |
Flock |
320°-340° F
|
10-15 seconds
|
Cold |
18.8 mils/470 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Acrylic, Fabric Blends, and similar fabrics |
19 |
Flock |
320°-340° F |
10-15 seconds |
Cold |
17 mils/425 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Acrylic, Fabric Blends, and similar fabrics |
21 |
Flock |
320° F |
15 seconds |
Warm |
14 mils/350 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
| Product | Applies to | # of Colors | Finish | Temp | Time | Peel | Thickness | Sticky Carrier | Can You Layer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Cotton/Polyester Blends, Fabric Blends, Wool, Linen |
92 |
Glitter |
320°-330° F
|
12-15 seconds
|
Warm, use PTFE and re-press for 2 seconds |
13-15 mils/325-375 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Wool, Linen |
2 |
Glitter |
320°-330° F |
12-15 seconds |
Warm, cover with PTFE and re-press for 2 seconds. |
8.8 mils/220 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Cotton/Polyester Blends, Fabric Blends, Wool, Linen |
16 |
Perf Glitter |
320°-330° F |
12-15 seconds |
Warm, use PTFE and re-press for 2 seconds |
13.2 mils/330 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Spandex, Lycra, Wool, Linen |
11 |
Glitter |
330°-335° F |
3 seconds |
Warm, cover with PTFE Sheet, repress for 10 sec |
10 mils/250 microns |
No |
Top layer only |
| Product | Applies to | # of Colors | Finish | Temp | Time | Peel | Thickness | Sticky Carrier | Can You Layer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Acrylic, and similar fabrics |
218 |
Matte |
305° F
|
8-10 seconds |
Hot or warm |
2.4 mils/60 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Spandex, Lycra, Wool, Linen |
2 |
Textured |
Brown Leather: 325°-340° F |
Brown Leather: 12-15 seconds |
Brown Leather: Cold |
4.4 mils/110 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Spandex, Lycra, Wool, Linen |
17 |
Matte perf or metallic perf |
305°-320° F |
10 seconds |
Warm, repress for 2 seconds |
3.6 mils/90 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Lycra, Wool, Linen |
10 |
Semi-gloss or metallic textured |
325° F |
15 seconds |
Cold |
12 mils/300 microns |
Yes |
No |
| Product | Applies to | # of Colors | Finish | Temp | Time | Peel | Thickness | Sticky Carrier | Can You Layer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends |
12 |
Gloss |
284° F |
8 seconds |
Warm |
2.76 mils/70 microns |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Spandex*, Lycra*, Wool, Linen *Spandex and Lycra only for Super |
17 |
Metallic |
310°-330° F |
10-15 seconds |
Cold |
Supers: 2.4 mils/60 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Wool, Linen |
6 |
Iridescent metallic |
300°-320° F |
10-15 seconds |
Warm |
4 mils/100 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Wool, Linen |
4 |
Glitter iridescent metallic
|
300°-320° F |
10-15 seconds |
Warm |
10.5 mils/260 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Wool, Linen |
18 |
Textured metallic |
310°-330° F |
10-15 seconds |
Cold, cover with PTFE, repress for 5 seconds |
Unpressed: 8 mils/200 microns Pressed: 4 mils/100 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Polyester/Acrylic, and Similar Fabrics (Not suitable for treated or dyed garments) |
49 |
Metallic |
302°-320° F |
7-8 seconds |
Cold, then cover with PTFE and repress for 3-5 seconds |
3 mils/75 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Spandex, Lycra, Wool, Linen |
7 |
Pearlescent |
310°-330° F |
17-20 seconds |
Warm, cover with PTFE sheet and repress for 2 seconds |
4 mils/100 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
| Product | Applies to | # of Colors | Finish | Temp | Time | Peel | Thickness | Sticky Carrier | Can You Layer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Lycra, Wool, Linen |
20 |
Reflective |
300° F |
8 seconds |
Hot! (Wait 2 seconds then peel) |
300 Series: 7.5 mils/190 microns Chameleon Black: 7.2 mils/180 microns |
300 Series: Yes Chameleon Black: No |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Lycra, Wool, Linen |
6 |
Reflective |
320° F |
Prepress garment for 5 seconds, then press material for 3-5 seconds |
Warm, cover with PTFE and repress for 10-15 seconds, let cool then remove PTFE |
RMSK: 7.2 mils/180 microns
200 Series: 8 mils/200 microns |
RMSK: No
200 Series: Slightly sticky |
Top layer only |
|
|
Nylon and other heat-sensitive fabrics |
1 |
Reflective |
320° F |
Prepress garment for 5 seconds, then press material for 3-5 seconds |
Carefully peel warm, cover
with PTFE and re-press for
10-15 seconds at 320°F, let
cool then remove PTFE. |
5.6 mils/140 microns |
No |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton and cotton-blended fabrics |
1 |
Reflective
|
250-275° F |
Prepress garment for 5 seconds, then press material for 3-5 seconds |
Carefully peel cold, cover
with PTFE and re-press for
5-10 seconds, let cool
then remove PTFE. |
5.6 mils/140 microns |
No |
Top layer only |
other
| Product | Applies to | # of Colors | Finish | Temp | Time | Peel | Thickness | Sticky Carrier | Can You Layer? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Linen |
24 |
Holographic |
300° F |
10-12 seconds |
Cold |
3-4 mils/75-100 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, and Fabric Blends *Not suitable for treated or dyed garments |
2 |
Holographic |
290° F |
12 seconds |
Cold |
2.8 mils/70 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Polyester/Cotton, and Polyester/Acrylic |
8 |
Matte glow-in-the-dark |
300°-320° F depending on color, please see product page |
8-15 seconds depending on color, please see product page |
Warm |
LF-4790: 11.6 mils/290 microns LF-4791: 5.9 mils/150 microns Neons & Whites: 4.7 mils/120 microns |
LF-4790: No
The Rest: Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Fabric Blends, Wool, Linen |
4 |
Glossy |
340°-350° F |
15-20 seconds |
Cold |
13.7 mils/348 microns |
Yes |
Top layer only |
|
|
Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Polyester/Cotton, and Polyester/Acrylic |
1 |
Adhesive for Textile Foils, Flocking Sheets, and Reflective Sheets |
300° F |
5 seconds |
Warm, almost hot |
2.4 mils/60 microns |
Yes |
Yes |
