Vinyl on Fleece?

[Stitch Up]

Hi all

As far as I'm aware there's no vinyl that can be used with fleece?

Is this still so?

Cheers

John

[Justin]

I did it years ago, it works but crushes the pile. If you put a piece of fleece reversed over the top when pressing it helps but still not pretty.

[Stitch Up]

Thanks Justin - hope you're keeping well!

Yes, other than embroidery it seems there's not a lot you can do with fleece - the ones we have a quite expensive HiViz fleece too!

[socialgiraffe]

It all depends on how tight the fleece weave is.

You could try flock, I have used it in the past and it has looked pretty good.

Other than that, if it’s hi vis, you can sublimate it.


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[Stitch Up]

I think my only option will be to embroider as heat pressing is going to flatten the fleece as mentioned by justin.

[socialgiraffe]

I agree, that weave looks pretty “loose” and, like you have said, it will flatten.


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[pw66]

Text and detail is difficult to press onto vinyl, but a contour cut printed badge is just about ok. You will need to use a very small platen to avoid crushing the fabric, or put a small platen foam pad behind the badge.

[socialgiraffe]

Actually PW66 has just made me think of something.

Take a look at the website Ready-Range which has sublimation patches.

I use these on beanies and they work really really well.

Low order quantities, lots of different shapes and sizes and choice of edge etc make them very versatile.


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[Stitch Up]

I'm gonna pass on vinyl on fleece - it's not worth the risk.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

[pw66]

I'm gonna pass on vinyl on fleece - it's not worth the risk.
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Wise choice. It is just about possible, but in my opinion never gives a true professional finish.