![]() Use mild detergentĪny detergent that has special additives to "whiten", "fight stains", or "brighten colors" is going to be too harsh for your HTV. We recommend washing in cold or warm water. If the temperature of the water is too high, it can weaken the adhesive of the vinyl, causing it to peel or crack with time. In the end, if you’re faced with two shiny sides the same color, the slightly less shiny. The iron-on vinyl is put onto the roll carrier side out, which means the side that curls down is the carrier side and the side that curls up is the vinyl side. When washing clothing decorated with HTV, you should never use temperatures that exceed 178 F. The carrier side is still shinier than the iron-on vinyl side, even if only by a little bit. (Remember, this does that the plastic carrier sheet is going, and the dull vinyl side is back, with and heat-sensitive glued touching and fabric.) Upcoming, apply heat to the vinyl design as instructed by the Cricut Heat Leadership. If you wash the garments inside out, there is an extra layer of protection between your vinyl and the other clothing in the laundry. After, place the vinyl structure on the base material with the shiny side raise. When washing and drying clothes, they rub against each other and can cause irritation or abrasion of the HTV. ![]() This step is recommended for not only the intial wash, but also every wash / dry cycle after that. Be sure to apply the pressure for about 10-15 seconds. If you want, you can start with light pressure and increase to firm pressure. Once the iron is hot and ready for use, put in on your design, and exert firm pressure. The dry cleaning process has a lot of chemicals and high temperatures that will damage your heat transfer vinyl. Power ON your iron and set it to high/cotton. You should never dry clean garments decorated with HTV. If you are planning on selling the garment, tell your customers to wait 24-48 hours before wearing it to protect the vinyl! Don't dry clean You do this because sweat can loosen the adhesive if it is not completely set. ![]() You should also wait 24-48 hours to wear the shirt. ![]() If you take your garment and immediately wash and dry it, there’s a good chance the vinyl could peel or crack. In order for the adhesive to stick, it needs time to harden and cool without interruption. When you press your HTV, the adhesive is activated by heat. Yay! You have your new, customized garments decorated with HTV but what comes next? How do you care for your personalized clothing? Taking care of your heat transfer vinyl decorated creation is a must, let’s talk about some easy things to keep in mind to make sure your garments are well taken care of and last a lifetime!ĭon't wash for at least 24 hours after pressing ![]()
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