Well it turns out it's biggest brags are its super stretchability, ultra-matte finish and soft, thin texture.
If you've ever put a big ol' HTV design on a shirt you know it can make it a little..'stiff' or bulky, but not this premium HTV. I told them I think I need to see this for myself so I can tell my fine readers if this is worth the extra dough. So Expressions Vinyl, being the awesome sauce that they are, sent me a few samples to test.
Well. Let me just tell you...I might be a little excited about this stuff. I think I may just be a total convert and not buy any other type of HTV anymore. Well, that's not exactly true since glitter Old Gold is like my all time favorite.
Anyway, let's talk about how to use the Premium HTV. It looks just like regular Siser Easyweed HTV and you cut it the exact same way. Just put the shiny side down on the mat and cut the design like you normally would. Here's an HTV 101 lesson if you need it.
You also weed the same way and apply the same way - with a heat press or iron. Basically nothing changes...expect the results after it's applied.
I applied the Premium HTV to this stretchy cotton headband from Punch Place Plus.
Look how the HTV stretches with the fabric when pulled (between a door knob and my hand...don't judge). It doesn't crack or peel off the fabric, which is amazing.
It's also so soft it's difficult to even feel it on the headband, almost like it totally melted into the fabric. So it works on stretchy cotton - which is awesome and it's like totally functional! I got lots of compliments when I sported it at the gym recently.
Next I tested the Premium HTV on a bathing suit - which is made of a nylon and spandex fabric.
Sure enough it applied easily with my heat press and even when the
bathing suit top falls naturally, the vinyl design doesn't create any
stiffness or awkward bending in the area.
Finally I decided to put a large design on a ribbed tank just to see what would happen....need I say more?
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I need this in every. single. color. Onesies, baby, onesies.
ReplyDeleteI need this too as one granddaughter complains her shirts are too stiff from Grandma's vinyl!
ReplyDeleteThis HTV looks interesting, especially for larger designs, I dislike the stiffness that often comes with the larger designs.
ReplyDeleteHow did I live without this for my tanks this long in life?!?!? Great giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great product! Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it would be a lot of fun to try out and play with. I can think of a lot of projects to do!
ReplyDeleteThis type of vinyl is going to be great for all the tee shirts I make for my grand kids! Maybe I'll even indulge & make something for ME!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try vinyl in my silhouette but I'm excited to give it a go! I have a line-up of projects that I want to do already!
ReplyDeleteYou always do the coolest stuff with your silhouette. Looking forward to giving this a go.
ReplyDeleteSomething new to add to my "I need to try that" list
ReplyDeleteI love that the premium HTV doesn't crack when stretched. I see lots of tank tops in my future...
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited about the durability. This will probably be my go to HTV. Can't wait to order! I love Expressions Vinyl!
ReplyDeleteI want to put it on everything too!! I love the bathing suit idea!!
ReplyDeletePerfect for baby goodies, 'cause babies don't need the stiffness.
ReplyDeleteThin and stretchy?!?!!?! Love it.
ReplyDeletelooks wonderful - I would love to try it
ReplyDeletelooks wonderful - I would love to try it
ReplyDeleteDefinitely solves the problem! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to try the premium vinyl! A few of my projects have felt kind of funny because of the other vinyl! Thanks for another chance at an awesome giveaway and another fantastic tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great to do my running clothes with cute sayings!
ReplyDeleteI'm just now getting into all things HTV, so this would be great to try!
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for my family..........hubby is a big guy so his shirts stretch out.
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks, so smooth.
ReplyDeleteFinally! A no crack way to show your HTV creativity on a stretchy surface! Can't wait to get me some of that!!!
ReplyDeleteI would use this on all tanks and fitted tees! Bigger busted girls have issues with the regular vinyl puckering up so I would love to see if this solves that problem!
ReplyDeleteIt's soft and lightweight, winner-winner!
ReplyDeleteI'm most excited that it doesn't crack!
ReplyDeleteLove that I can make headbands for my granddaughter's basketball team!
ReplyDeleteI've made a couple shirts that I think would have been better if the HTV had had some stretch to it. Super excited that that doesn't need to be a problem any more.
ReplyDeleteLove the fact that I can now use HTV on stretchy fabrics, like my daughter's dance clothes.
ReplyDeleteHow could you not be excited about HTV that stretches??
ReplyDeleteThis stuff is amazing! It's thin and it moves with your body? The possibilities are endless!
ReplyDeleteI love that it can be used on stretch material and will not make the item stiff. Almost all of my grand daughter's clothing is stretchy
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great product!.
Very cute! I love all the great colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the headband idea!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to do stretchy items without tearing or buckling vinyl! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know there was stretch HTV!! I'm so excited - I definitely need some!
ReplyDeleteExcited to learn about this type of vinyl. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI just got my cameo and haven't even got it set up but I'm excited because I'm going to be a great aunt soon and this would be great to make personalized baby items!
ReplyDeleteI like to fact that it can handle some stretch. I need to try this product.
ReplyDeleteExcited about all the possibilities! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've never worked with the stretch HTV, hopefully will win so I can try.!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of being able to put it on something stretchy without it getting that crumbled look.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried to use HTV yet, sadly. Id love to win this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI need some to see if I can sublimate to it like you can to siser!
ReplyDeleteI am still intimidated by HTV...would love to win this and finally give it a whirl!
ReplyDeleteI want to try this!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be so much fun to play around with!
ReplyDeleteI would so love to try this stuff on a headband! Cute!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this! I have headbands coming soon.
ReplyDeleteLove HTV and would love to try this material out!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThis stuff looks great and very versatile! :)
ReplyDeleteIs there a glitter heat vinyl that I can use on stretch material?
ReplyDeleteWas putting in an order for HTV and i saw this vinyl and was wondering if it worked. Of course I came here and searched to see if you said anything about it! thanks so much for all your amazing help!!!!
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