How to Use Puff Vinyl & Heat Press Settings

Have you seen those shirts with raised designs, like numbers or logos, that almost pop off the fabric? That’s likely puff vinyl, giving a cool 3D effect.

Want to try puff vinyl to create your own eye-catching, raised designs but unsure if the heat press settings differ from regular vinyl? You’re not alone.

In this post, we will walk you through how to style your clothes with puff heat transfer vinyl and nail the right heat press settings for the perfect finish.

What Is Puff Heat Transfer Vinyl?

Puff vinyl, as the name suggests, swells or “puffs” when heat is applied, similar to a cream puff expanding in the oven. Like regular HTV, puff vinyl is made of polyurethane but comes with a heat-sensitive additive (blowing agent)that releases gas under high temperatures. This causes the vinyl to expand, creating a raised, dimensional effect.