Washing Shirts With Heat Transfer Vinyl

Machine wash in cold water.

Washing shirts with heat transfer vinyl.

Once the iron on vinyl has been properly applied it is ready for wearing using and laundering. How i wash my heat transfer vinyl projects. Happy crafters has a few tips for you on the guidelines for washing drying and caring for your shirts or bags that have been made with htv. Let your vinyl sit without washing for at least 24 hours.

Cold or warm water works best. Allow the adhesive to cure for at least 24 hours before washing. Htv needs time to cure. Flip the shirt over and press again for another 30 seconds.

The adhesive on heat transfer vinyl is activated by heat. Place the easypress on top of the design and press down lightly for 30 seconds. It will protect the fabric from abrasion from all of the rubbing. Htv is a thin piece of plastic with adhesive on one side that melts into the cloth so we don t want to re melt the vinyl by putting it in super hot water.

Carefully peel away the clear transfer sheet from the vinyl while it is still warm. August 7 2019 by kimbo. It s better to turn the garments inside out before washing. How to wash your heat transfer vinyl shirts.

It is likely that your heat transfer vinyl is peeling off due to the temperature of your heat press. Or use a hairdryer on a low setting to warm up the vinyl. It is also easy to cut and weed. Position your heat transfer vinyl design on your shirt.

So all you need to do is increase the temperature 5 f to 10 f. Peel away the vinyl while warm or toss the t shirt in the dryer for a few minutes low or medium heat setting and then hang it to dry. How many times you can wash fabric with heat transfer vinyl applied depends on how durable the vinyl is. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.

But let me honest i don t really keep track of what heat transfer vinyl each shirt and hand towel are made out of so as a general rule. Suitable for beginners and professionals. It is very durable lightweight and easy to transfer. With smooth heat transfer vinyl you can see that you have a good application when you can see the weave of the fabric through the vinyl see the image below.

Wait 24 hours before washing.