Spectrum 12x20 Heat Transfer Sheet

How to Apply Spectrum HTV

Mirror your design. Place shiny side down on your mat.

Spectrum HTV can be easily cut on any home cutter, like a Cricut or Silhouette. After it has been cut, you can use a heat press, home iron or EasyPress to apply spectrum heat transfer vinyl.

Home Iron: 

• Set your iron to the highest setting and firmly press your design for 15 seconds. No steam. Don't slide your iron, instead apply firm pressure in sections until your design is adhered.
• Give it time to cool before removing carrier sheet.
• Cover your design with Teflon sheet, parchment paper or a thin towel and do a final press for at least 15 seconds.

Heat Press:

• Set heat press between 305 and 310 degrees (this may vary as every heat press is different).
• Press design for 10 seconds. When doing layers, press the first layers for 5-6 seconds before pressing last layer for full 10 seconds. Be sure to always cover any exposed HTV with a Teflon sheet, parchment paper or thin towel
• Spectrum HTV is a cold peel.
• Cover your design with Teflon sheet, parchment paper or a thin towel and do a final press for 10 seconds.

EasyPress

• Set your EasyPress to the proper setting for your project by adjusting the time and temperature using the +/- buttons. Use Cricut’s guide to help you out.
• The orange light indicates your machine is heating up. Once it is green, it is ready to use.
• Preheat your project material. Then apply your design. 
• Place EasyPress on your HTV design and press the Cricut button to start timer. Hold in pace and use pressure until it beeps.
• Flip project material and repeat on the backside of design.
• Spectrum HTV is a cold peel

Washing and Drying instructions for Spectrum HTV: 

• Allow your design to set on your garment for 24 hours before washing. HTV needs enough time to cure to ensure it is adhered.
• Turn garment inside out before washing.
• Do not use bleach or fabric softeners. Use a gentle detergent.
• Wash in cold or warm water.
• Dry flat or hang to dry.
• Do not iron directly on to the HTV once applied.