So far i have referred to this product as heat transfer vinyl and iron on.
Heat transfer vinyl with an iron.
Heat transfer vinyl or htv is the same thing as iron on vinyl.
The reason that you need to mirror your design when working with heat transfer or iron on vinyl you cut the design on the back side of the vinyl.
The iron alternative is easy fast and produces quality long lasting results just like the heat press machine itself.
Htv has a clear plastic carrier sheet that covers the top of the vinyl and the other side is where the heat sensitive adhesive is it is not sticky or tacky to the touch.
Heat transfer vinyl versus iron on.
Before i get into how to apply iron on let me share with you the different types of iron on heat transfers and tell you a little bit about them.
Heat transfer vinyl.
If you want to use heat transfer vinyl to customize your t shirts and other items but don t have the cash to invest in a heat press machine you can turn to your household iron to help you do the job.
The answer is that they both are.