Iron or heat press cricut recently released the easypress which makes this process so much easier.
What fabrics can i use cricut iron on vinyl.
Printable vinyl and sticker paper applies more like a sticker whereas you ll need a heat source like an iron cricut easypress or heat press for printable iron on vinyl as shown in this post.
Printable iron on is primarily used on fabric while printable vinyl sticker paper is best for smooth surfaces like glass plastic metal notebook.
Look for fabric with low pile.
T shirt pillow or other fabric.
Or apply with household iron.
They don t have to be fancy or expensive.
Made especially for activewear sportflex iron on features the cricut strongbond guarantee for long lasting iron on results that stick.
It s small portable and works amazingly with heat press items.
It is recommended for more intricate cuts on bonded fabrics or fabrics with an iron on backer.
It is the same blade as the premium fine cut blade.
For use with all cricut cutting machines.
I found my blankets at target walmart etc.
The fabric must be bonded or it will get ripped and stretched while cutting.
You do not want to apply regular cricut iron on vinyl to stretch fabrics it won t stretch with the fabric and will end up looking wrinkled puckered etc.
The bonded fabric blade can be used with both the maker the explore family of machines.
Sportflex iron on is perfect for your workout shirts bathing suits etc.
Allow 24 hours after application before washing.
A few tips for using heat transfer vinyl on fleece blankets.
For a flawless iron on application use cricut easypress.
Use thicker textured vinyl materials.
Use one color or layer up to three for standout patterns and projects.