The textile industry is one of the most important industries in the world, and it is constantly evolving. As technology advances, so does the need for new and innovative ways to customize clothing and other textiles. One of the most popular methods of customization is heat transfer film. These films are used to add logos, designs, and other images to textiles quickly and easily.
What is Heat Transfer Film?
The heat transfer film is a kind of medium material for the thermal transfer process. The heat transfer decoration process is a process of forming a high-quality decorative film on the surface of the decorated building material by heating the heat transfer film once and transferring the decorative pattern on the heat transfer to the surface. In the heat transfer process, the protective layer and pattern layer are separated from the polyester film by the combined action of heat and pressure, and the whole decorative layer is permanently bonded to the substrate by hot melt adhesive.
While Lettering films ( or engraving films) refer to the heat transfer films that need to be cut/engraved in the heat transfer process. They are thin, flexible materials, that can be cut into any shape or size and then heat-pressed onto fabric.
Overall, heat transfer lettering films are a versatile and cost-effective way to customize apparel with unique designs and logos without having to use expensive embroidery machines or other methods of customization. They can be used on a variety of fabrics including cotton, polyester, spandex, and more. Heat transfer lettering films are also relatively inexpensive compared to other customization methods such as screen printing or embroidery.
However, there are many types of heat transfer film available, including vinyl, PU, PVC, TPU, Silicone, and more. each with its own unique properties and different applications.
How to choose the suitable heat transfer film for your textile items?
That depends on the type of fabric you’re working with and the desired effect you want to achieve.
Here’s a look at some of the most popular types of heat transfer films and their best uses:
Vinyl: Vinyl is one of the most popular materials for heat transfer films because it’s durable and long-lasting. and can withstand multiple piles of washing without fading or cracking. Vinyl also has a glossy finish that makes it ideal for creating vibrant designs and logos on apparel, bags, and other fabric items. It is best used on cotton, polyester, and other synthetic fabrics.
PVC Heat transfer film is a type of film that is used to transfer designs, logos, and other images onto fabric and other materials. It is made of a thin layer of PVC plastic that is printed with a design and then The heat activates the adhesive on the back of the film, allowing it to bond to the fabric. The result is a durable, vibrant design that won’t crack, peel, or fade. PVC heat transfer vinyl film is often used in the apparel industry to create custom designs on clothing, bags, shoes, hats, and accessories.
Yet they are not recommended for Kids’ garments to avoid infection or ingestion of PVC by children in any way.
PU heat transfer vinyl: using polyurethane material. designed for custom garment decoration ready-to-cut material. HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl offers excellent durability, long-lasting color with no cracking, even after repeated washings.Characteristics: environmentally friendly and clean, high wear resistance, a wide range of hardness, high processing characteristics, water resistance, oil resistance, mold resistance, good regeneration performance, and super tensile strength.
Whether you're in the textile industry or surfaces and creative touches to any project. Si-TPV heat transfer films are an easy and cost-effective method to do it. Si-TPV Heat Transfer Film can be used on all fabrics and materials with sublimation heat transfer, there is an effect beyond traditional screen printing, whether the texture, feel, color, or three-dimensional sense Traditional screen printing is incomparable. with their non-toxic and hypoallergenic properties, they're also safe for use on products that come into contact with skin, making them an ideal choice for any business looking to add some extra art and aesthetic sense to its products! SI-TPV heat transfer lettering film can be printed in intricate designs, digital numbers, text, logos, unique graphics images, personalized pattern transfer, decorative strips, decorative adhesive tape, and more...They are widely used in various produts : such as ,garments, shoes, hats, bags (backpacks, handbags, travel bags, shoulder bags, waist bags, cosmetic bags, purses& wallets), luggage, briefcases, gloves, belts, gloves, toys, accessories, sports outdoor Products, and various other aspects.
Surface: 100% Si-TPV, grain, smooth or patterns custom, soft and tunable elasticity tactile.
Color: can be customized to customers' color requirements various colors, high colorfastness does not fade
No peeling off