Crafter Notes | Not Sure How to Press Your HTV? Start Here

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You know those little “ah-ha” moments while crafting—small things that make everything work better or feel easier? Crafter Notes is where we keep those. Just a handful of things we’ve learned, tried, and found helpful along the way.
Got a tip to share, or something you’re curious about? DM me anytime—we’d love to include more of your ideas here.

Hello LOKLiK Fans :wave:

Ever find yourself guessing heat press settings when working with different vinyls?
Whether it’s patterned film, puff vinyl, or something extra shiny, getting the temp and time right can feel a bit… experimental.

Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common HTV types. It’s not a one-size-fits-all chart, but it’s a pretty solid place to start.

These settings are based on our brand’s machine and materials, so if you’re using something different, a quick test press is always a good idea.

:herb: Everyday Go-Tos

Patterned HTV / PU HTV / Chameleon HTV / Glow-in-the-Dark HTV / Soft Metallic HTV
Recommended Settings:

  • Temp: 145–150°C / 290–300℉
  • Time: 15–20 sec
  • Pressure: 60–80kg / 130–170lb
  • Peel: Cold peel

Applies to cotton, polyester, poly-cotton blends, modal, and canvas.

:sparkles: Textures & Effects

Glitter HTV / Color-Changing HTV / Flock HTV / Holographic HTV / Reflective HTV
Recommended Settings:

  • Temp: 150–160°C / 300–320℉
  • Time: 15–20 sec
  • Pressure: 60–80kg / 130–170lb
  • Peel: Cold peel

Applies to cotton, polyester, poly-cotton blends, modal, and canvas

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:cloud: Dimensional Pop

Puff HTV
Recommended Settings:

  • Temp: 150°C / 300-320℉
  • Time: 10–15 sec
  • Pressure: 60–70kg / 130–150lb
  • Peel: Hot peel

Applies to cotton, polyester, poly-cotton blends, and modal. For canvas, raise the temp to 150–155°C and increase pressure to 70–80kg for better results.

These settings are great as a baseline when working with new materials. You may need to tweak things slightly depending on fabric thickness, machine model, or layering needs.

:speech_balloon: Got a go-to setup that never fails? Or discovered a perfect combo by accident? Share it with the community—your tip might save someone else’s project!

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Great settings I agree with you and I was going to try Puff htv with my new Impress Auto 2 so I was wondering about the pressure coz it’s known puff needs lots of pressure, I’ll keep you all posted :wink:

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when I was starting out with vinyls and heat press I did not know there was such a thing as hot and cold peel :sweat_smile: and i had so many rejected outputs… had to learn the hard way haha

thank you for these, will take note.

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@OliviaZzz
Thanks so much for sharing this information.
I´m new to HTV and DTF and it`s often a bit confusing for me as a newbie what temperatures and times will generally work. Because most supliers only give temperature guides for certain companies of heat presses.

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Thank you for these settings :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: very helpful indeed. Hoping to have the auto press v2 soon :pray:

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Same here, it’s because most reels show the process sper up then they peel off the carrier sheet immediately :sweat_smile:

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Thank you so much, this information is very helpful. I am curios about the puff HTV. I tried to press it 2 days ago and it looked amazing but some of the edges of the htv raised and didnt adhere to the shirt, why would that be?

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Most of the time when puff rises off the fabric the temp was too hot when it was pressed. Do you have a picture of it?

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I dont have a photo, it was a shirt my sister brought with the puff htv weeded already so we used the recommended settings, 310 degrees, 15 seconds. First we put the pressure at the absolute lowest, 50lb, then raised it to 70. That helped a little but it still didnt fully attach.

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Love these. Thank you so much

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Thank you for this tip! Can’t wait to do more projects :heart_hands:

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Will take note of these…Thank you! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Thanks for the tip!:wink:

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thank yo u for the settings

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Also another tip, if you are not sure if you have adhesive vinyl or htv, you can peel back a bit of the corner. If your vinyl is sticky it’s adhesive vinyl if it not sticky then it is htv

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Thanks… I’ve just got your machines.

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