Heat Transfer Vinyl Printing in Los Angeles

Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) printing in Los Angeles

Dense, sharp, built-to-last vinyl for names, numbers and small batches, cut and pressed at our Los Angeles shop. HTV orders start at 6 pieces, and it works on most fabrics.

Minimum

6 pieces per order

Colors

Single color per vinyl layer

Best for

Jersey names and numbers, small batches

Crisp, solid and tough

Heat transfer vinyl is a single-color material with a heat-activated adhesive on the back. We cut your design from the vinyl, peel away the excess, and heat press what is left onto the garment. With the right time, temperature and pressure, it bonds for good. The color comes out vibrant and dense, with clean edges.

It is the look you know from sports jerseys, and for good reason.

When should you choose HTV?

HTV is the right call when:

You need names and numbers on jerseys or team shirts
The order is a small batch, from 6 pieces
The design is a solid color: lettering, numbers, simple shapes
You want a bold, opaque finish on most fabrics

For full-color art on a short run, go direct-to-film or direct-to-garment. For bigger runs of one design, screen printing usually comes out ahead. A popular combo: screen print the team design in bulk, then add individual names and numbers in vinyl.

How is heat transfer vinyl applied?

Cut. Your design is mirrored and cut from vinyl on a plotter.
Weed. We remove the excess vinyl so only your design is left on the carrier sheet.
Position. The design is placed and lined up on the garment.
Press. A heat press applies heat and firm, even pressure to bond the vinyl.
Peel and check. The carrier sheet comes off and every edge is inspected.

Why pair vinyl with other methods?

Vinyl is cut one piece at a time from your file, so every shirt can carry something different: a player name, a number, a staff title. That makes it the easy way to personalize an order without setting up anything new. Send a clean list with sizes, names and numbers, and we will match each one to the right garment.

What can we press vinyl on?

HTV works on most fabrics, including:

Cotton and blended tees
Polyester jerseys and athletic wear
Hoodies and sweatshirts
Tote bags

Grab blanks from the catalog or bring your own.

Let’s press it

Send the design, garments and names or numbers list through our quick quote form. Quotes come back within one business day, or call (323) 433-0033, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Questions people ask

Is there a minimum for heat transfer vinyl?

Yes. Like every order, HTV starts at 6 pieces, which makes it a good fit for small batches and personalized team orders.

How long does heat transfer vinyl last?

HTV is dense and durable, and it bonds permanently to the garment when pressed with the right time, temperature and pressure. That is why it is so common on sports jerseys.

Can HTV do full-color designs?

HTV is a single-color material, so it suits solid shapes, lettering and numbers. For full-color artwork, look at DTF or DTG printing.