With Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) you can create an endless supply of personalized shirts, bags, hats, aprons, etc. HTV is available in a number of different colors, sizes, and finishes, which means if you use your imagination, almost anything is possible. Here at Pro World, we offer a wide variety of HTV options.

We carry Siser EasyWeed Vinyl by the sheet and roll, both in multiple sizes. We offer a number of colors of the standard EasyWeed, fluorescent, and glitter as well as a glow in the dark vinyl. Siser EasyWeed can be peeled hot or cold and doesn’t lift during weeding. It’s extremely durable and won’t wear after numerous washings. It applies at a lower temperature setting and lower pressure than other vinyls and is also thinner making it great for layering. Siser EasyWeed Extra, Electric, Holographic, Stretch, CADflex, Siser EasyPatterns, ReflectAll, Brick, Strip Flock, and Metallic are also available.

Chemica Firstmark is a semi matte vinyl available in multiple sizes and a number of colors that is best when applied to cotton, polyester, acrylic, and similar materials. We also offer Chemica Mirror Vinyl, which has a metallic finish, in 2 colors, Chemica Firstmark Fluorescent available in 4 colors, and Chemica Quickflex which applies in 5 seconds to cotton, polyester, acrylic, and similar fibers. It peels hot, is soft, flexible, ultrathin, and easy to weed and washes well. It comes in 16 colors. Chemica Bling Bling is an ultra-metallic “glitter-flake” vinyl perfect for cheer and team spirit apparel and it comes in 10 colors. We also offer Chemica Metallic, Chemica Fashion Vinyl, and Chemica Darklite.

There are multiple types of ThermoFlex available in assorted colors and sizes. ThermoFlex Plus Metal Flake is a highly flexible vinyl. It has small pieces of glitter within the vinyl but is smooth to the touch, and will wash and wear very well. It comes in 6 colors. We also have ThermoFlex Plus available in 38 colors, ThermoFlex Glossy available in 6 colors, ThermoFlex Plus Antique available in old gold and antique silver, ThermoFlex Xtra Antique available in old gold and antique silver, ThermoFlex Xtra available in 14 colors, and ThermoFlex Plus Neon available in 3 colors. The ThermoFlex Xtra is specially designed for decorating nylon, leather, rayon, and other heat sensitive surfaces. FashionFlex is pre-printed heat vinyl that has a textured look and feel. We offer it in zebra and camouflage. GlitterFlex Ultra Vinyl comes in 10 colors and has glitter flakes encased in it. It is a bit thicker than other vinyl’s so be sure to increase your cutting pressure accordingly.

Silhouette Smooth Vinyl will give your project a subtly, shiny look. The Silhouette Flocked Vinyl is velvety and has a fibrous texture, and the Silhouette Glitter Vinyl will add a little glam to your project. They are all manufactured with transfer tape already adhered and come in a number of colors.

With so many different brands, types, and sizes of vinyl available, it can be hard to decide which is best for your project. Different types work best on different materials, so be sure to read about the options to make sure they fulfil your needs. For more information about the HTV we offer and all of the different colors, sizes, and finishes, visit our website, https://www.proworldinc.com/heat-transfer-vinyl/heat-transfer-vinyl-for-garments.html.

Do you have a favorite HTV? Have you used any of the specialty varieties? Share pictures of your projects in the comments!

Cinch sacks are a great way to show off your favorite team, school, or athlete, while keeping your belongings safe and together. They also make great fundraisers for club teams, troupes, and schools. Today we’re going to walk you through creating these cute and easy to make, practical bags. For more information on making these bags, check out our Facebook Live post,

To make your own cinch bags you’ll need:
-Design software
-Cutting machine
–Siser Easyweed Extra vinyl (designed for nylons)
-Weeding tool
–Heat press
-Pressing Pillow
-Non-stick sheet
-Cinch sack

1. Before you begin creating your design, be sure your heat press is set to 302 degrees for 10 seconds for Siser Easyweed Extra.
2. Using your software, create or upload the design you want to use and be sure to mirror it before cutting.
3. Once it is cut, weed your design.
4. Place your pressing pillow inside the cinch bag to allow the press to reach the area you want your design on without extra material getting in the way.
5. Place your design where you want it on the bag, making sure the pressing pillow is in the correct spot, and then lay it on your heat press.
6. Place your non-stick sheet on top of the design.
7. Press your design.
8. Lift the top of your press and remove your non-stick sheet.
9. Peel your design hot.
10. Remove the pillow.
11. Admire your new bag!

You can also layer the vinyl for a multi-color, dimensional look. To Do That:

1. Use Siser Easyweed Extra as the main design and press it onto your bag.
2. To layer, use a different type of vinyl (standard Siser Easyweed, glitter, etc.).
3. Design.
4. Mirror.
5. Cut.
6. Weed your design.
7. Place it on top of the already pressed Easayweed Extra.
8. Make sure the pressing pillow is still in place.
9. Lay the non-stick sheet on top.
10. Press for the appropriate amount of time (305 degrees for 10-15 seconds for standard, 320 degrees for 10-15 seconds for glitter).
11. Once it’s done, remove the non-stick sheet.
12. Peel hot.
13. Enjoy your bag.

For more information on heat settings and times, visit our website, https://www.proworldinc.com/. Share the bags you’ve made with us in the comments!

Heat transfer vinyl opens the door to so many crafting possibilities. The options are endless- especially when it comes to newborn clothes. Why not make one for each milestone and special occasion? Need a gift for a new mom? Personalize a shirt just for her. It’s easy and special. Just follow today’s tutorial!

For this project you will need-

• a cutting machine
• a heat press
• heat transfer vinyl
• a plain baby outfit
• weeders

Once you have your supplies follow these steps:

1. Choose or create your design using your software.

2. Next, mirror your image.

3. Insert the heat transfer vinyl into your cutting machine, adjust your blade and cut!

4. Weed your design.

5. Place your weeded design on your outfit and press it with your heat press.

6. Voila! Your adorable gift is ready to give!

Here are some more newborn outfits made from HTV from around the web!

For today’s post, we decided to create a pair of customized Easter pajamas.

See how we layered multiple pieces of Siser Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl to create a one-of-a-kind design on a wafflecomb fabric!

You Need:
Cutting Machine
Heat Press
Heat Transfer Vinyl (we used Siser Glitter)
Non-Stick Sheet
Siser Weeders

1 – Take your shirt and measure the available space.

2 – Find a design(s) and upload it into your design software. We mixed multiple images, to create our one-of-a-kind image.

Since we applied our Heat Transfer Vinyl to a wafflecomb fabric it was important to choose a thicker HTV so that the texture of the fabric did not show through the vinyl. We decided to go with Siser Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl.

3 – Seeing that you cannot layer Siser Glitter HTV you will need to subtract your design so that it can be pieced together like a puzzle. You will notice that we subtracted the pink line from the egg shape to create an open space.

4 – Next, you will want to mirror your image.

5 – Insert your first color heat transfer vinyl into your machine.

6 – Double check your settings and click cut.

7 – Repeat steps 4 & 5 for your other heat transfer vinyl colors.

9 – Weed your design.

10 – Place it on your item and press it with your Heat Press.

11 – Repeat step 10 until you’ve pressed all of your layers. Remember to keep your HTV covered from the pressing plates if you’ve removed the clear protective barrier. You can do this by laying your non-stick sheet over top of the vinyl.

12 – Admire your work!

Tis the season to get crafty! For this week’s project we decided to take Heat Transfer Vinyl to personalize a stocking for some of our Pro World pets!

You Need

• Heat Transfer Vinyl
• Heat Press
• Cutter
• Computer
• Blank Stocking
• Weeders

To Make

-Take your blank stocking and measure the space that you have available

-Open your design software, pick your favorite font, check your cut settings, reverse your design, and click cut

-Weed your design and warm up your heat press

-Press your stocking and peel off the carrier tape, because you are done

All that’s left to do now is fill the stocking with your furry family member’s favorite treats!

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Heat transfer vinyl is fun to use and gives you a lot of options. Looking for a personalized gift or a shirt for a specific occasion? You can easily make it yourself with some heat transfer vinyl and the right tools.

Heat transfer vinyl can be used on any material that you can safely iron. In order for the heat transfer vinyl to adhere you need to have your heat press on a high setting, so be sure that it is a material that can stand the heat.

Once your project material is ready, it’s time to create your design. Once you have your design sized, be sure to flip it into a mirror image so that it will face the correct way once complete.

Then, prepare your vinyl for cutting. Be sure the width of your vinyl is sized for your machine and then load it with the backing of the heat transfer vinyl facing up. Start with the default cut settings for the type of heat transfer you are using and do a test cut. Once you see how it handles the material, you can adjust your settings accordingly. Just be aware that the cuts may be hard to see, but by holding your design to the light or bending it just slightly you will be able to find your design.

Once you have your design cut, it’s time to weed it. Start by trimming around the design if there is extra around the edges. Then, peel off the negative space or any parts of the design that you don’t want to have applied (like the inside of any letters). When you’re done, your design will be ready to transfer.

Before transferring, be sure your design is arranged correctly. If you designed and cut all of the pieces spaced as you want them, then you should be able to place the design on as one piece. But, if you compacted parts of the design to save space while cutting, cut out the separate elements and place them where you want them. Also be sure to trim the backing close to the design so that none of it ends up under other parts of the transfer.

Once everything is in place it’s time to press! Be sure to read the specific directions for your heat transfer vinyl. When layering multiple heat transfer vinyl colors be sure to use a teflon sheet over any vinyl that no longer has the carrier paper protecting it.

For more tips and a diverse selection of heat transfer vinyl, visit our website, http://www.proworldinc.com/ and pin this handy infographic! 

Are you ready to start crafting? Have fun and remember to submit your projects for us to see by tagging us on Instagram at #proworld or #proworldinc

Do you have a little one who loves to color? I hope so! Because we have a unique gift idea that will provide endless fun.

Today we are going to show you how to make a coloring book shirt for your little one or even a shirt for their cuddly stuffed animal! Now your child can color without making a mess. Once they are tired of their design, or if they go outside of the lines… you can throw it in the washing machine and start again.

Here’s what you will need:

–Cutting Machine
–Black Heat Transfer Vinyl
-Garment (we used a blank doll shirt)
–Weeding Tool
–Heat Press
-Crayola Washable Markers

First, you will want to find a coloring book image that you would like to apply to your shirt. You can do this by:

• Tracing a free coloring book page from Google
• Snapping a photo of an actual coloring book page that you own and tracing the design
• Find a coloring book image that has already been created online.

Or if you are just using a font you can do this by:

• Download a coloring book font so that it has the open center
• Write the child’s name in your favorite font and then offset the letters within your design program.

Once you have your design all set, it’s time to cut! First, check your cut lines. Then mirror your design. Load your heat transfer vinyl into your cutter, and select your cut settings.

Now, carefully weed your design.

Fire up your heat press, and adhere your design at the correct time/temperature settings.

Carefully peel off the plastic carrier sheet, and admire your work! It is now ready for your child to color.

Just be sure to give them washable markers if you want the shirt to rinse free. If you are looking for a more permanent solution, you can use fabric markers.

And of course, we love seeing our customers projects… so don’t forget to tag us online by using @proworldinc or our hashtag #proworldinc