REFLECTIVE MATERIALS
What Is Reflective HTV?
Reflective Heat Transfer Vinyl uses prism technology to achieve retro-reflectivity. Prisms are more efficient than glass beads, so the reflected light is brighter. This material is somewhat thinner and more flexible than fabric. NOTE: Reflective HTV Vinyl should be heat-pressed, not sewn onto garments.
What is Reflective Fabric?
Reflective Fabric utilizes coated glass beads to reflect incoming light back toward its source. It is encapsulated onto a Poly-Cotton blended fabric (65% Polyester, 35% Cotton) and laminated with our Permanent P600 5-Mil Adhesive. The 3M reflective fabric is a durable fabric with a heavy hand, both washable and dryable. Can be heat-pressed or sewn onto garments. NOTE: This product can be plotter-cut, but that is not recommended as the glass beads will dull the blade quickly. Therefore, we strongly recommend laser-cutting. It can also be die-cut or waterjet-cut.
REFLECTIVE MATERIALS
Twill USA carries 2 types of reflective material. Be sure to choose the product that is best for your project by following the guideline below.
What Is Reflective HTV?
Reflective Heat Transfer Vinyl uses prism technology to achieve retro-reflectivity. Prisms are more efficient than glass beads, so the reflected light is brighter. This material is somewhat thinner and more flexible than fabric. HTV Silver Reflective is a vinyl material supplied on a mylar carrier. You cut this material on your vinyl cutter in reverse, or mirror, image. Then weed away the excess and use the sticky carrier to place the design on the garment. NOTE: Reflective HTV Vinyl should be heat-pressed, not sewn onto garments.
What is Reflective Fabric?
Reflective Fabric utilizes coated glass beads to reflect incoming light back toward its source. It is encapsulated onto a Poly-Cotton blended fabric (65% Polyester, 35% Cotton) and laminated with our Permanent P600 5-Mil Adhesive. The 3M reflective fabric is a durable fabric with a heavy hand, both washable and dryable. 3M Silver Applique material is intended for applique projects and can be either sewn or heat pressed to the garment. The best way to cut this material is with a laser, but you should be able to cut it on any equipment designed for applique fabric. It has permanent adhesive on the back, so can be heat pressed or sewn, according to your preference. 3M Reflective fabric does NOT come on a carrier, and is cut in direct, or face-up, image.