Here we are on Day 11 of my 12 Days of Cricut Christmas Crafting. Today we’re going to talk about putting HTV on fleece. I get asked this question a lot – can you put heat transfer vinyl or HTV on fleece?
One of the biggest concerns is that fleece is typically made out of polyester and so one would worry that the high heat would melt or destroy the fleece.
Yes, you can iron patches onto fleece, but it’s imperative to set the iron to its lowest setting. Under extremely high temperatures, fleece can quickly begin to shrink, discolor, or even melt.
What Type of HTV Works best?
To add a nice extra touch to fleece throws, it’s nice to be able to put HTV on them. For me, personally, since the fleece is so nice and soft, I prefer to use flock HTV. Flocked HTV is fuzzy HTV and so it has a similar feel to it. I thought it would be nicer than the plasticky feeling that HTV can sometimes have. This way, when curled up on the sofa watching Christmas movies, the flock HTV blends with the fleece. You may recall I also used flock HTV for stuffed animals. You can read all about how to use flock HTV in this blog post here.
How to Apply HTV on Stuffed Animals
Flock HTV requires a higher temperature for application. My heat press is set to 160 degrees. Even at that higher temperature, the fleece did not melt or break down. Don’t forget that flock HTV is a cold peel – so resist the urge to pull that carrier sheet off right away.
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FAQ
Will iron-on stick to fleece?
Can I put an iron-on patch on fleece?
Can fleece be ironed?
Can you iron pictures on fleece?
Can You iron on Fleece?
Yes, you can iron on fleece! You just have to take certain precautions & use the right setting on your iron. The project in this post was a special request for a special graduate & I used a “no sew” blanket kit. Guess what? I sewed it! I find that much easier to do than tying all those strips plus that wasn’t the look that was needed.
Can You iron on a fleece blanket?
Yes, you can iron on fleece! If you use iron-on patches, be sure to set the iron to the lowest setting and don’t let the iron come in direct contact with the fleece. Put a cotton cloth between the patch and the iron instead. Do not apply too much pressure, as you could damage the pile. How do you put letters on a fleece blanket?
Can You iron patches on Fleece?
You can iron patches on fleece. Ironing patches on fleece is an amazing way to customize your fleece fabric. You can very easily iron letters onto a fleece blanket using appropriate tools and items. First of all, you will have to select the type of template you want to iron onto the fleece blanket.
Can You iron vinyl on Fleece?
There are certain types of vinyl that are good for ironing on fleece. They are flocked heat transfer vinyl and glitter iron-on vinyl. Before ironing vinyl on fleece fabric, you need to check if the fleece fabric has any unwanted fuzz on it. After removing the fuzz, you can iron vinyl on the fleece and customize it.