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HTV Heat Settings — Printable Chart
Iron-on vinyl temperature, time, and peel by type — on a page you can print and tape right by the press. Get the free 1-page chart, or the full printable Settings Pack with a log to record what sticks, for $7.
Quick answer
Printable HTV starting points: standard 305–315°F / 10–15 s · glitter ~320°F / 15–20 s · flock ~320°F / 15 s · holographic 305–320°F / 10–15 s · stretch / athletic 290–305°F / 10–15 s. Medium-firm pressure throughout, and follow the warm/cold peel for your vinyl. Every value is a starting point — test on a scrap first.
The Ultimate Craft Press Settings Pack
Full HTV/vinyl section plus sublimation, DTF, UV DTF & airbrush — and 3 printable logs to record the press that finally survived the wash.
Get the Settings Pack — $7 →Want the basics first? Download the free 1-page cheat sheet →
HTV settings by vinyl type
Specialty vinyls run a little hotter and longer than standard. This is the table the printable is built around.
| Vinyl type | Temp | Time | Peel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / everyday | 305–315°F 150–157°C | 10–15 s | Warm / cold* |
| Glitter | ~320°F | 15–20 s | Cold* |
| Flock | ~320°F | ~15 s | Warm / cold* |
| Holographic / metallic | 305–320°F | 10–15 s | Cold* |
| Stretch / athletic | 290–305°F | 10–15 s | Warm* |
*Common starting points · medium-firm pressure · always follow the warm/cold peel printed on your specific vinyl.
Why a printable beats guessing
Every roll of vinyl wants something slightly different, and the differences are easy to mix up mid-weed: glitter needs more time, stretch wants less heat, holographic prefers a cold peel. A printed chart by the press means you set the right numbers for this roll without unrolling the manufacturer's tiny insert again. It is the fastest way to stop lifting edges and cracked layers before they happen.
Add a log and you stop relearning the same lesson. Note the temp, time, and peel that survived a wash on your press, and the next batch of that vinyl is a copy, not an experiment.
What is in the $7 printable pack
- ✓Full HTV/vinyl section — standard and specialty vinyls with temp, time, layering order & peel notes.
- ✓4 more methods — sublimation, DTF, UV DTF & airbrush in the same file.
- ✓Troubleshooting section — lifting, under-pressing & layering issues, sorted by symptom.
- ✓3 printable logs — record the vinyl, temp, time, pressure & peel that held up.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a printable HTV heat settings chart? +
Yes. The free 1-page cheat sheet includes standard and glitter HTV starting points. For a printable chart covering more vinyl types plus a place to log what works — along with four other methods — the $7 Settings Pack is an instant PDF with lifetime access.
What temp and time do you use for iron-on vinyl? +
Standard HTV presses at about 305–315°F (150–157°C) for 10–15 seconds, glitter around 320°F for 15–20 seconds, flock about 320°F for 15 seconds, holographic 305–320°F for 10–15 seconds, and stretch/athletic about 290–305°F for 10–15 seconds — all with medium-firm pressure. Follow the warm or cold peel for your vinyl.
Why does my HTV lift at the edges after washing? +
Usually too little pressure, too little time, or the wrong peel. Press firm and even, give it the full time, peel per the carrier, and re-press with a cover sheet. See the HTV won't stick fix for the full checklist.
Is the printable HTV chart an instant download? +
Yes. The free cheat sheet downloads immediately with no email. The $7 Settings Pack is also an instant digital PDF — link at checkout, lifetime access, and the card statement shows CONTENTFORGE.
Print the vinyl chart. Stop the lifting.
Every vinyl type's numbers on one printable, plus a log so your wash-proof press is one you can repeat.
Get the Settings Pack — $7Instant download · printable · lifetime access · or grab the free 1-page sheet