Adhesive Vinyl Vs Heat Transfer Vinyl. Htv vs adhesive vinyl. The use of heat allows the design to firmly adhere to the substrate making it more durable. Not all vinyl is created equal and often it can be a little overwhelming to decide which vinyl will work best for a specific project let alone how to best cut and apply it.
Heat transfer vinyl is always cut with the glossy carrier side down. The use of heat allows the design to firmly adhere to the substrate making it more durable.
Pressure sensitive vinyl is always cut with the glossy color side up and the liner side down.
Both types of vinyl are available in either rolls or sheets usually 12 wide. Now if you are going to hand wash your mugs you can probably use either adhesive vinyl or heat transfer vinyl and any of the application methods mentioned. Expressions vinyl has a robust collection of both quality adhesive and heat transfer vinyls. We use htv on clothing blankets hats bags canvas and even glass and some other surfaces we normally use adhesive vinyl on.
