![]() The ironing instructions will be the key to determining how you should apply your HTV. ![]() ![]() ![]() The first thing to do is check the laundry care label on your fabric item. How heat-sensitive is your fabric? Check the laundry care label before you start You may have to use trial and error to determine a middle ground that lets the HTV adhere properly but doesn’t damage the fabric with too much heat. The first big takeaway is that the pressing guidelines for your fabric may be at odds with those of your HTV. the specific brand and type of HTV you are using.There are 2 main things you have to consider when choosing time and temp settings for your project: HTV on polyester temperature and time settings depend on 2 key factors I will cover the basics of how to choose heat press time and temperature, and how to use heat applications on fabrics that can potentially melt, discolor, and scorch. To help you avoid making the same mistakes as I did, I have compiled some tips for heat pressing HTV on polyester and synthetic/blend fabrics. I learned the hard way after scorching a delicate rayon/spandex T-shirt that I was personalizing for my mother in-law! But using heat to apply vinyl to fabric requires care and attention to both the HTV and the textile you are using. Iron-on/heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is wonderfully versatile and can be used to decorate everything from T-shirts to cardstock.
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