What are the different types of Heat Transfer Vinyl?

If you’re new to heat transfer vinyl, you may think that all materials are the same.

This really isn’t the case!

Here is a guide to Siser, our range in offer provides a fantastic range of HTV colors and finishes:

1) Easy Weed

Siser EasyWeed HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is a popular material for custom apparel decoration. It's manufactured by Siser, a well-known brand in the vinyl industry. EasyWeed is known for its ease of use and versatility. It can be applied to a wide range of fabrics using a heat press or even a household iron. EasyWeed is available in various colors and finishes, making it a go-to choice for creating custom designs, logos, and text on clothing, bags, and more. It's designed to be durable, flexible, and withstand repeated washing. This makes it a favorite among crafters, DIY enthusiasts, and professional garment decorators.

2) Glitter

Siser Glitter HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is another popular product from Siser, a renowned brand in the vinyl industry. Siser Glitter HTV is known for adding a sparkly and eye-catching element to custom apparel and fabric projects. It's designed to give a vibrant, textured glitter effect that stands out on clothing, accessories, and other textiles. This material is compatible with a heat press and can also be applied with a household iron. Siser Glitter HTV is available in a variety of dazzling colors, making it a go-to choice for creating unique and glamorous designs. Despite its glittery appearance, it's designed to be durable and machine washable, ensuring that your creations maintain their sparkle even after repeated use. This makes Siser Glitter HTV a popular choice among crafters, fashion designers, and anyone looking to add a touch of shimmer to their projects.

3) Stretch

Siser Stretch HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is a specialized product designed for stretchy and flexible fabrics. Manufactured by Siser, a leading brand in the vinyl industry, Stretch HTV is ideal for customizing athletic wear, activewear, and other garments that require stretchability. This material is engineered to adhere to fabrics with a high degree of elasticity, like spandex and performance wear, without cracking or peeling.

4) Holographic

Siser Holographic HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is a captivating and unique vinyl material manufactured by Siser, a respected name in the vinyl industry. Holographic HTV is designed to add a dazzling, multi-dimensional effect to custom apparel and fabric projects. It creates the illusion of depth and movement with its holographic, prism-like finish, making it an excellent choice for adding a touch of magic and flair to your creations.

This material is compatible with a heat press and can also be applied with a household iron. Siser Holographic HTV is available in a wide array of shimmering colors and patterns, allowing you to achieve a variety of eye-catching effects. Despite its striking appearance, it's engineered to be durable and withstand repeated washing, making it suitable for long-lasting, attention-grabbing designs on clothing, accessories, and more. This makes Siser Holographic HTV a preferred choice for crafters, fashion designers, and anyone looking to make a bold and artistic statement with their fabric projects.

5) Easy Puff 

Siser EasyPuff HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is an innovative product from Siser, a well-established brand in the vinyl industry. EasyPuff HTV is designed to create a 3D, textured, and raised effect on custom apparel and fabric projects. It is ideal for adding a unique tactile element to your designs, making them stand out with a plush, puffed appearance.

EasyPuff HTV is perfect for customizing clothing, accessories, and other textiles, allowing you to create eye-catching, tactile embellishments that add a new level of visual and sensory appeal to your projects. This makes Siser EasyPuff HTV a favorite among crafters, fashion designers, and those seeking to add a unique and dynamic element to their fabric creations.

6) Patterned 

Siser Patterned HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is a versatile and visually appealing product from Siser, a well-known brand in the vinyl industry. Patterned HTV offers an extensive selection of vibrant and decorative patterns and designs that can be applied to custom apparel and fabric projects. This product is known for its ability to add personality and style to clothing, accessories, and various textiles.

Patterned HTV is compatible with a heat press and can also be applied with a household iron. It comes in a wide array of patterns, including florals, geometric shapes, animal prints, and many more, giving you the creative freedom to design unique and eye-catching clothing and accessories. Whether you're looking to add a touch of whimsy or create a fashionable statement, Siser Patterned HTV allows you to achieve your desired look.

7) Foil

Siser Foil HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is an exciting and eye-catching product from Siser, a prominent brand in the vinyl industry. Foil HTV is designed to add a brilliant and reflective metallic finish to custom apparel and fabric projects. It's an excellent choice for creating designs that shimmer and catch the light, making a striking and fashionable statement.

Despite its metallic appearance, Siser Foil HTV is engineered to be durable and capable of withstanding repeated washing, ensuring that your designs maintain their shine and luster over time. This makes it a popular choice among crafters, fashion designers, and anyone looking to add a touch of glamour and luxury to their fabric projects. Siser Foil HTV offers a seamless way to create stylish and attention-grabbing designs that stand out in the crowd.

8) Metal

Metal is an addition to the Heat Transfer Vinyl family.

Metal Heat Transfer Vinyl is a great way to add a foil look to your projects! This material features a smooth finish, soft hand, and brushed metal appearance that can be worn with a touch of magic! It can be applied with either a home iron or a heat press.

9) Metallic

Siser Metallic HTV, or Heat Transfer Vinyl, is a product offered by Siser, a leading brand in the vinyl industry. This type of HTV is designed to add a captivating and shimmering metallic finish to custom apparel and fabric projects. It's an excellent choice for creating designs that exude a sense of luxury and sophistication.

Despite its metallic appearance, Siser Metallic HTV is engineered to be durable and capable of withstanding repeated washing, ensuring that your designs maintain their shine and luster over time. This makes it a popular choice among crafters, fashion designers, and anyone looking to add a touch of glamour and opulence to their fabric projects. Siser Metallic HTV offers a seamless way to create stylish and eye-catching designs that make a statement.

10) Lumen - Glow in the dark

Siser Glow in the Dark (Lumen) brings the fun to any heat transfer project! 
Transfers just like your normal EasyWeed but has a special effect after dark! 

11) Aurora 

Experience the mesmerising colour-changing effect of Aurora HTV, where each colour boasts a spectrum of shimmering shades that will leave you enchanted. This HTV has a woven texture and glossy finish, making it a captivating material on its own or paired with other HTV types.
You can apply Aurora to various fabric types such as cotton polyester, cotton/poly blends, and more using a heat press or home iron. The logos created with Aurora maintain their colour opacity even on light or dark fabrics, ensuring a stunning outcome. Choose from our 10 iridescent colours to create your next show-stopping garment or decor customisation.

Apply to:
100% Cotton
100% Polyester
Poly/Cotton Blend