| Feature | Printable Vinyl | Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Designed for inkjet/laser printing (e.g., stickers, decals) | Designed for heat-pressing onto fabrics (e.g., T-shirts, tote bags) |
| Adhesion | Self-adhesive backing (peel-and-stick) | Requires heat and pressure to bond to fabric |
| Printing | Accepts ink directly (coated surface) | Usually not printable (except specialty "printable HTV") |
| Finish | Often glossy/matte, waterproof | Flexible, fabric-like finish |
| Use Cases | Stickers, labels, car decals,Apparel, bags, hats | Apparel, bags, hats |
A few specialty products (e.g., Haoyin HTV) combine both:
Printable surface for designs + Heat-activated adhesive backing.
Still requires heat pressing to adhere to fabric.
Need stickers/decorations? → Use printable vinyl.
Making custom shirts? → Use HTV (or printable HTV for full-color designs).
Want no-heat fabric transfers? → Consider UV DTF (Direct-to-Film) as an alternative.
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