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Clear paint protection film covers the exterior of your vehicle primarily installed on your car hood, side mirrors, fenders and side skirts. This urethane film cover, also called a [car bra", protects your vehicle from scratches, stains and chipping. It protects your investment, saving you the time and trouble of repainting or repairing your vehicle`s exterior after minor abrasions. Here are a few reasons why you should contact an experienced clear bra installation professional to install paint protection film on your vehicle. 1-Paint Protection Film Protects Your Vehicles Exterior from Rock Chips, Scratches and Other Debris Frequent and even light driving on Southern California roads and freeways subjects your car to road debris, rocks, and other things that seem to be magnetically pulled to the front of your vehicle causing unavoidable rock chips and scratches. Unless you have paint protection film installed on your vehicle you will undoubtedly begin to see the damage to your vehicle. Protecting your vehicle from damage with paint protection film will keep its exterior looking good and increase resale value. 2- You Won`t Even Know It`s There A clear paint protection film covering lets your car`s finish shine through while shielding it from damage. There are many brands of paint protection film available. Be sure to choose a brand that is extremely clear and has an ultra smooth finish. The installation is a painstaking process which uses a combination of soapy water, alcohol and heat. When you use a top quality material applied by a qualified professional, you won`t even know it`s there. 3- Originally Developed to the U.S. Military So You Know It`s Tough Clear urethane protection film has been used to protect military vehicles in areas prone to gravel and rock chips since the Vietnam War. It was originally designed to protect helicopter blades from airborne debris. Repairing the blades proved too costly, so the military developed clear film to shield the blades from gravel and stones. When debris hit the blades, it would damage the film, which could be replaced easily. The military continues to use protective films on its vehicles. The clear film was especially effective against damage from dust during Operation Desert Storm in the early 1990s. The advantages of automotive protective film were first noticed by race car drivers in the 1980s, who began using urethane film to protect their vehicles from dust and gravel from tracks and off-road races. Paint protection film is still the best solution to protecting a vehicle subject to track use. 4-Custom Installation Offers Better Protection Clear bra film installation is available in a pre-cut computer designed kit or it can be custom cut and installed. Custom kits are more expensive because additional labor is involved. However, a custom cut kit offers a better fit because it the film is cut and designed by a highly skilled technician specifically for your vehicle. This provides the best coverage over all vehicle surfaces, including wrapped edges. Custom installation is recommended over pre-cut kits for a smoother, seamless look and more comprehensive coverage. It is ideal to find an installer who is skilled enough to perform a custom cut installation, especially for vintage, classic and exotic vehicles as there may not be a computer template available for your vehicle. 5 – You are Protected by a Warranty Paint protection film technology has come a long way in recent years. The days of yellowing, faded or cracked film over time are over. Many film manufacturers now offer extensive warranty periods and at least one of them offers a lifetime warranty on both materials and labor. Visit us at www.vasin-vinyl.com to learn more about our custom installation of paint protection film. We use high-quality Paint Protection Film, which carries a 3-5 year warranty on material.

What causes swirl marks on car paint? Really, what causes the most common forms of damage on car paint may be an even better question! Why? Even though swirl marks may be the most known example of car paint damage, it is not the only one to be concerned with. Modern paint finishes on automobiles are made up of 3 parts of paint that when put over the substrate of the body makes up what we know as [car paint". Modern paint finishes start with a primer that ensures a proper bond of the paint to the substrate. A layer called the base coat is put on top of the primer and it is the part that actually has the color/pigment that makes your car a certain color. Finally, a layer called the clear coat is put on top of the base coat. The clear coat is the thickest layer and is clear. It`s primary role is to protect the base coat. These are the 3 common layers of paint on modern paint finishes and there`s a very good chance this is how your car`s paint is made up. Before we get too deep into the topic let`s learn a bit more about the intensity of paint damage in modern paint finishes. Superficial damage to your paint would be damage that is only in the clear coat. It is superficial because it does not penetrate lower and your paint still has, for the most part, the protection it needs. Major damage would be damage that has penetrated below the clear coat (see paint cutaway image below). Superficial damage can be repaired to a great degree, if not to perfection. Major damage may not necessarily be repaired without bodywork or repainting of some manner. The purpose of this piece is to educate you as to what causes the most common forms of damage to modern automotive paints, how they can be repaired and what can be done to protect your paint moving forward. Most of the concepts outlined actually are avoidable and with some measure of effort, you can keep your car`s paint looking incredible for many years to come. Washing hot paint tends to cause issues with chemical film drying on the surface. Think of using a shampoo or degreaser to clean a surface. If the surface is hot the water will dry prematurely leaving a chemical residue. If the chemical you are using is reactive with the clear coat it can bond with the paint or possibly cause spotting on different surfaces. Allowing a car to air dry naturally after washing it is similar to the industrial fallout issues. Any minerals in the water will suck to the outside of the water drop and dry in place. This can cause either a mineral deposit which can be difficult to remove or it can cause etching of the clear coat.

Over the years the new car protection and detailing industry has seen a boom in paint coating applications. This has been wonderful for car owners because it`s the next evolution in hand applied protection; up from waxes and sealants. Modern paint coatings provide owners with a thicker and harder membrane that offers better protection, along with a glossier and more lustrous paint finish that is easier to maintain. Paint coating systems can last years versus weeks to months for waxes and sealants under normal driving conditions. And while some may overstate the scratch resistance of coatings, they do provide a measure of scratch resistance that is otherwise unavailable through the use of waxes or sealants. Modern paint coatings can be found in an over-the-counter form or a more potent professional-only form. For some [do-it-yourself" types, these OTC coatings are wonderful because they can get their hands-on fix and maybe save some money. For ones that either do not care to get their hands tied up in what goes into coating a car or may seek out the abilities of an industry and product expert, they can know they are getting the best of the best along with wonderful support for years to come. All in all, modern paint coating systems really are wonderful for a large portion of car owners. The industry continues to improve by offering more product options as well as higher quality easy to consume information which empowers car owners to make the best choice possible for their needs. As great as coatings are though, there can be a darker side. For every so many stories of a pleased paint coating customer, you may read a horror story about failure or lack of advertised performance. Even though I believe the product line I carry at my shop is the best when stacked against other product lines. I recognize that the majority of coatings should still perform in a superior way to a wax or sealant. Certainly, a properly performed application should net a customer/car owner a satisfying feeling of knowing their money was well spent! So where could someone go wrong with a coating and end up dissatisfied? The Paint Coating Triangle My first coating application was in 2010. In the years since, I honestly have no idea how many coating applications I have performed(a lot-.) and it`s been a learning experience all along the way. -and I continue to learn. But I have observed in my industry that customer`s dissatisfaction can be traced back to at least 1 of 3 things. These 3 points will make or break a car owners satisfaction. Moving forward, I will refer to these 3 things as The Paint Coating Triangle. The paint coating triangle is made up of 3 variables: Expectations, Preparation/Application and Maintenance/Care. I am going to spent a few moments describing how each one of these 3 items must be present and complete for a car owner to be satisfied with their paint coating. If you remove just 1 of the 3 sides of the paint coating triangle, your customer, or you, as a DIY installer, will find themselves not satisfied. This triangle can be applied to most things in life and definitely all things in service industries. But I will make direct application to paint coatings in this article. Expectations This is where it all begins for most people. If you believe everything you read or every video you watch, you will likely find yourself with unrealistic expectations for your paint coating. As mentioned, paint coatings are pretty awesome. I and many thousands of people absolutely adore them. But, some companies unethically advertise the performance of a coating. I will not pick on any product/company. But the bottom line is that there is false advertising that exists. Paint coatings are more durable, provide a better luster as a whole and are easier to clean. But does that mean you never have to wash the car safely/properly to get it clean and have the best looking paint? Does that mean it can sustain impacts of rocks or other hard objects with the realistic expectation that it will protect the paint? How about longevity-does that mean that the coating will last forever? Does that mean that your paint will be completely protected from swirl marks or scratches even if taking a brush to the paint? Absolutely not. Paint coatings have limitations. They are not invincible and they require ongoing care. Really, just like everything else in the world, they are prone to wear and tear. So why do people think otherwise? That is due to unrealistic expectations. If you are working with a paint coating application professional, a candid discussion about what you understand about the coating and what is realistic, should be had. To bypass this discussion is to flirt with you wasting your money or just being underwhelmed. A professional should make the time to answer your questions and also offer insight on what it means to take care of the coating, how it helps as well as any limitations the coating has. This gives you, their client, the opportunity to make an educated choice on the matter of having a paint coating applied or not. It also frames your expectations so that you have a good understanding of what to expect as well as what not to expect. Probably the most important thing I tell a client in terms of what to expect long term is, [A paint coating rewards proper care with a finish that looks better for longer-.it does not authorize neglect." For the DIY`er, do your research. Do A LOT of reading. To perform a proper application of a paint coating is not necessarily a walk in the park. If you want the benefits of a great coating application, the prep and application will likely make or break your longterm satisfaction. Take the time to learn what to expect in terms of the logistics of getting a coating on your car the right way. Many expect prep and application to be a fast, easy and painless process. Is that a fair take on the topic? This brings us to the next side of our paint coating triangle-. Prep/Application If expectations are inline with reality, the following step in your getting a car coated is the preparation of the surfaces of the car and the application of the product. This is so important because this is the basis for how well a product will bond with the paint. If the person applying the product has not addressed the surface defects(swirl marks, acid rain marks, bird bomb marks, marring, holograms, etc.) before installing the paint coating, you are essentially locking those defects into place and making them more labor intensive to address later. At the core, applying a paint coating is about keeping a car looking wonderful for a long time with proper care. If it never starts off looking wonderful, hasn`t someone missed the mark? Address those defects! After correcting surface defects but before applying a coating, there is another concern. Has the paint been decontaminated thoroughly? By not thoroughly removing lubricants, oils or other products that may or may not intentionally fill(filling here describes artificially improving how the surface looks), your coating would be applied over a foundation that is not sound. Coatings work because they bond to a proper substrate for a long term. Placing a paint coating over a surface with trace levels of lubricants or oils would be similar to building a house on a swamp. It just won`t last. The application of the paint coating may be a simple process or it could be very involved. When paying a professional, get the best you can afford. An established professional will have more experience and a well trained eye to ensure you do not have high spots left over, the coating was cured properly if required and no corners were cut for the sake of saving a little(or a lot) of time. For the DIY`er, the subject of prep and application may be a bit more of a mystery because the devil`s in the details and there is a lot to be learned about ideal preparation of paint and the proper application of a paint coating. Again, the DIY`er needs to do a lot of reading before beginning. Finding a reliable source of accurate information may be difficult though. Reader beware that they may or may not be getting the right information. For the private owner that is paying a professional to apply a paint coating, it becomes more a matter of who is doing the work. A professional doing the job the ideal way will likely mean paying more and it taking longer. But in the end, aren`t you looking for the right fit and not just-..a fit? You`ve done it! The paint has been prepared ideally, the paint coating is in place. It comes back to you and oh man it looks incredible!!! Here is where you step up and make sure you get the most-.the last side of the paint coating triangle- Maintenance/Care [A paint coating rewards proper care with a finish that looks better for longer-.it does not authorize neglect." There is only 1 way to read that. Proper care is necessary to get the most out of your investment. This does not mean that you must treat your coating car like a garage queen. It means that you should use proper car care methods to wash and dry your paint, and, use the proper products for the coating. A good rule of thumb is to perform a 2-bucket wash method, use quality chemicals and dry the paint with either forced air or plush microfiber towels. Most coatings will have a topper product made for the long term care of the coating. We won`t get into the differences among these products. But one should use a coating topper as it gives a coating another wear and tear layer that is A) very easy to use, and, B) very inexpensive to use. Here is a short video I made highlighting coating maintenance and an area of concern some have had. I know as car-guys(and gals), that some of us love tinkering. But in my humble opinion, you can`t go wrong using the topper designed specifically for your coating. You may have fine success using topper X with coating Y and that`s great. But it`s a no-brainer and the best best to use topper X with coating X unless you are okay with the potential side effects. To sum up the topic of maintenance and care, I think referring back to what a respected industry vet said says it all- [Any coating is only as good as the maintenance it gets after it`s installed. In conclusion, whether you are a DIY`er or someone paying an industry expert to perform a paint coating installation, you should insist on having 3 full sides to your paint coating triangle: Your expectations framed, know that the preparation and application of the paint coating will be on-point with no cut corners, and, your ongoing maintenance and care is not lacking. For Do-It-Yourself`ers, it`s all up to you. You have to handle the research, accuracy of research, the footwork of getting the surfaces prepped, the coating applied and the ongoing maintenance/care. You have a road ahead of you but it is possible with enough time and patience, a good eye for defects/high spots, as well as a strong lower back(well-..a strong back all over -lol!) to have a beautiful paint coating protecting your car. For private owners hunting a professional, your best path to success is finding the best and most qualified to perform the work and give you the ongoing support. I hope this information will be of value to you as a private car owner. Too, I hope that it helps professionals that apply paint coatings to see what it means to bring a valuable service to their clients and help our industry continue to improve. My name is Jean-Claude Corcoran. I am the owner of Detailed Designs Auto Spa. We offer paint coating system applications, paint protection film installations, paint correction & restorative detailing services and more to metro-Atlanta`s fine automobile owners. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like to learn more about our services at our website www.asin-vinyl.com Thank you for taking the time to read about my paint coating triangle concept. If you`ve enjoyed this article, please be sure to share on social media to get the word out!

We`ve all seen the claims; levels orange peel/texture in paint, prevents rock chips, protects your paint from swirl marks and scratches, lifetime warranty, guarantees to not lose x% of gloss over a given period, fire resistance and more-. In the world of paint coatings, claims like these and others, are not uncommon and when one thinks about how there really is not an inexpensive car and even a decently nice car is pretty expensive, it is easy to know why owners want to protect their cars and the sensitive paint finish. If you look at the claims many coating companies make, some appear more appealing to you than others. But are you being given the real scoop or are you being fed a scoop of something? I want to share my take on warranties for paint coatings after years of using multiple coatings and having played with many that are available. Is a factory paint/ceramic coating warranty a real value to you? Does it give real peace of mind or does it give a false sense of protection? Let me begin my critique by stating that modern paint coating systems are amazing when applied in an ideal way and the owner understands their limitations (read more on this topic The Paint Coating Triangle: A Necessity for Owner Satisfaction). They provide owners with a large measure of protection that waxes and sealants are incapable of giving, can induce a beautiful look that is long lasting and can ease long term care. But in many cases, paint coatings are put forth in a way that either says or infers that they are invincible and/or will last forever while giving you protection that appears unreal. At the core, what we are after is how coatings are presented and what you should realistically expect. The concept of the guarantee for a paint coating In the world of paint coatings, everyone is hunting to make themselves look like the best value and option. For some, a warranty is a great tool for doing so. After all, doesn`t a warranty from the manufacturer make you feel better protected than one with a shorter warranty term or maybe one that has no factory warranty? Manufacturers know that warranties make people feel good. And quite frankly, warranties in and of themselves are not bad. The concern comes in when you consider the claims against the fine print in warranties. The claims and the fine print Looking at the claims can make even the most skeptical person feel at ease. So what`s the deal then? The claims are awesome and the warranty protects you, right? This is where things can be a bit mixed up. I am not going to pick on any specific coating but the key to knowing what is what and what is not is the fine print. If a company claims their coating will prevent your car from being scratched, isn`t it reasonable to say so in the warranty? From what I have seen, the written warranty fine print, in short, allow manufacturers to dodge accountability for that same scratch you were told the coating would protect it against. The way this happens is like this: The manufacturer claims scratch proof in the marketing/media and then the warranty fine print says that if your car is scratched, you clearly did not care for it properly and the warranty is voided. Only [proper car care" is covered. Well-.isn`t that obvious? Isn`t it obvious that misuse or neglect would not be covered? Sure, but that`s not what is claimed in the marketing media. And there you are-.you paid the premium for the product that made extreme claims and really have no protection. For some, they feel that they can perform less than ideal care and are protected. So they believe that car care just got crazy-easy because they can now take their baby through the swirl-o-matic(automatic car wash) because they paid a premium for the coating to be able to do so. But when that time comes and the paint is swirled up, the manufacturer has the paper to show you that you were not covered at all. For those performing proper car care, how can you prove you did not misuse the car? How are you able to protect yourself from that fine print? Can you? -I will leave that up to you to answer. What about something like claims that the gloss will not degrade by x% over a period of time? How does one quantify that the gloss has degraded or not? Did the installation facility use a gloss meter(this is a real tool to measure gloss) and are you having that finish inspected regularly with the gloss meter? How is one supposed to make a sound argument that the product is not living up to the claim? In all likely hood, they can`t-.you can`t-.it is hype and it is not a protection. For extreme claims like fire resistance or impact resistance, there is no need for a highly specialized meter to tell you if there is a problem. You will clearly see the problem. What you need is the warranty paper to make a clear claim that you are protected. If the warranty does not implicitly state a type of protection, the claims made in media are worthless. You will not be protected. The dollar value of most warranties/guarantees from the manufacturer is also suspect in many cases. In most cases, your max claim is capped at a very low dollar value and may be limited to only having the product reapplied. For ones with damaged paint, your factory guarantee only ensures you get that same sorry performing product back on your car. For anyone with an expensive repair due to an ill performing coating or one that caused damage, are you really going to want that product back on top of your paint? What value is your warranty providing you with at the end of the day? The real-deal in protection for yourself Historically, warranties in the service industry are honored by the company a customer dealt with, with minimal interaction with the manufacturer. This is no different in the coating industry. So a good question to ask is, is a factory warranty necessary? In my opinion, no and let me explain why. If you ask the professional performing the paint coating installation on your car if they plan to stand behind their work regardless of the manufacturer, they should absolutely say yes. They are really your first line of defense should there ever be a problem. Their willingness to pass the buck or not will give you an idea of if you have real protection. We have already established the ease of dodging accountability in a warranty if the fine print allows such. So the installation professional really is your source for protection. There is a chain of accountability and it goes like this: Private car owner < Installation facility < Product area distributor < Manufacturer If a link of that chain is broken, the one that is a step below suffers. For the private owner, it doesn`t really matter what happens above the installer because he is the one you should be dealing with. And when given the support of those above the installer, the installation facility has the tools to support their client. No manufacturer warranty or guarantee is required for a private owner to make this the case. As a matter of fact, a warranty with fine print that excludes accountability really provides an installation facility with means to pass on the accountability if they decide to. It also gives a false sense of protection to an owner. What you should be hunting is not a manufacturer warranty or guarantee. You should be hunting for the most qualified professional to be performing the work and standing behind that work after they have educated you. There are plenty of industries where warranties/guarantees are wonderful. They may offer to replace a part that may be expensive and that is that. But coatings are not modular parts that can be easily swapped out. They are protective wear and tear layers that will age over time and for your satisfaction, it is important that you understand proper car care and how to take care of them. A false warranty does not do that. They give a false sense of security and may even have you taking poor care of the finish due to the idea that you are protected. I also want to make this clear. A warranty or lack thereof a warranty does not take away the professional you are dealing with. A product can have a shoddy warranty that is as crooked as could be possible, but if your professional takes care of you, you are covered. The focus should be on education, ongoing care and support, not a warranty with exclusions of accountability. But what is better is a company that uses products by companies that do not use snake-oil tactics and promotes proper car care from day one coupled with an industry professional that stands behind their work. Pay for a product based upon the merit of that product and not marketing hype. THAT is the recipe for being completely satisfied and having a car that looks gorgeous for years! In conclusion, it is to your benefit to search out the fine print before paying a premium for a coating that makes extreme claims or really any claims at all. Do not lean on a manufacturers paint coating warranty as a security blanket, lean on the professional/facility you are using! Get the exclusions and examine them in a way that is a protection to you and your money. Properly maintain your car and be sure to limit exposure to harmful elements like those found in this article (WHAT CAUSES SWIRL MARKS AND OTHER DEFECTS IN MODERN CAR PAINT?) Thanks for taking the time to read this article. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to share!

1. Clear bra keeps your car looking great while you own/enjoy it! We buy cars for a few reasons. Probably the biggest is because we like how it looks and the fact it is *new* to us. Anything we can do to keeping the car looking as close to new as possible will allow you to keep loving it like it is new. Clear bra wears much better than hard clear coat does and is the pinnacle of paint protection. It stops rock chips, protects the paint from scratches and protects against vandalism**. Because it is pliable, it does not pit as severely as paint does. Many clear bras also have self-healing properties that keep them swirl mark-free, which is more than any paint can do! 2. Clear bra is invisible protection that cleans up like paint! When clear bra is installed by an expert, you can`t tell it`s on the car and clear bra is cleaned just like paint. With a quality installation, exposed edges of panels are wrapped in a way that greatly limits seams and when walking around the car, you won`t be able to tell anything is on the car at all! And clear bra is cleaned very similar to paint. It is washed and cleaned with paint-safe chemicals, wash mitts and microfiber drying towels. Clear bras with top coats are easy to clean when properly maintained. 3. Clear bra protects your car so that you can recover the most money when you sell it and it sells faster! It is a fact that used cars that look better, sell for more and sell faster than an alternative car in poorer condition. When selling your car after years of clear bra protection, you may leave the clear bra on and sell the car that way or you may choose to remove it and have just fresh paint to entice a new potential owner. Either way, the fact clear bra was on the car carries an intrinsic value with new owners. It shows you were willing to spend the money to protect the car and the proof will be in the pudding; the car looks awesome! Now you have a better understanding of clear bra and no doubt want it installed on your new car! What`s next? If you`re interested, We are happy to discuss your protection needs and give you an incredible installation clear bra that your friends will never know is there! Protect your new baby as soon as possible! Each rock chip brings you one step closer to you falling out of love with your new car! **A large enough rock thrown at a high enough velocity may penetrate the film and with enough time and effort, a vandal can cause damage to the substrate. While nothing is invincible, clear bra is as close as it gets for paint.

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VASIN® Stretch Heat Transfer Vinyl Flexible Style for Performance Wear and More! Performance wear has met its match! VASIN Stretch by Siser delivers all the benefits of our VASIN heat transfer material and combines it with super stretchability to create one remarkable heat transfer material! The thinnest of any Siser material, VASIN Stretch has a true matte finish and a soft hand that`s available in 20 popular colors, including sweet mint and coral. While VASIN Stretch is ideal for performance apparel, the soft hand and light weight often make it a favorite for other garment decorating. VASIN Stretch is CPSIA Certified, so it`s safe on garments for all ages!.

VASIN® Glow Heat Transfer Vinyl Create Custom Designs that Glow in the Dark! VASIN Glow is a white polyurethane heat transfer vinyl that looks great in the daylight and glows in the dark! Glow is available in white and it cuts and weeds like our popular VASIN heat transfer vinyl. To get the glow effect, [charge" the material by exposing it to sunlight. The more light you give it, the more it glows in the dark! Great for crafters looking to create kids` pillow cases with messages that shine at bedtime. VASIN Glow is also perfect for simple Halloween costumes and can be layered on other Siser materials for awesome looks! VASIN Glow is CPSIA Certified so even little ones can get in on the glow in the dark fun!

VASIN® Extra Heat Transfer Vinyl Our Best-Selling Heat Transfer Vinyl – Now for Nylon! VASIN Extra shares almost all the great benefits of VASIN with the bonus of adhering to nylon! VASIN Extra is on a pressure-sensitive carrier so you can cut detailed logos and weed them effortlessly. The ability to peel your designs HOT or COLD offers you the option to peel each item as it comes off the press, or to stack all applied garments and peel after the job is complete. Looking to provide multi-color designs for your customers? VASIN Extra – with its semi-gloss finish, can be layered, extending your creativity and allowing you to say [yes" to more complicated designs. VASIN Extra is CPSIA Certified, so it`s perfect for decorating items intended for children.

VASIN® Electric Heat Transfer Vinyl Electrify Your Look with Unique Finishes If you`re looking to take your designs to the next level, VASIN Electric has a finish or pattern just for you! You`ve never seen a heat applied material like VASIN Electric. The colors are vibrant with a pearlescent metallic sheen. VASIN Electric comes on a pressure-sensitive carrier which makes cutting detailed designs and logos a breeze. VASIN Electric is durable wash after wash and maintains its bright color and brilliant finish. If you`re looking to provide multi-color designs, VASIN Electric can be layered. VASIN Electric is CPSIA Certified, so it can be used for decorating items intended for children.

Vasin® Heat Transfer Vinyl The most trusted heat transfer vinyl brand in the world Why is VASIN our number one selling heat transfer vinyl? Simple, the VASIN Advantage! VASIN applies at a lower temperature than competitor material, backing can be peeled hot or cold and doesn`t lift during weeding. It`s also extremely durable wash after wash and uses a lower pressure setting for application. VASIN is thinner than others on the market and offers a one-second tack application that`s great for multiple layers. VASIN has a pressure sensitive carrier that allows you to offer detailed designs on a wide variety of fabrics. VASIN can be cut with laser cutting systems. VASIN is CPSIA Certified so it`s perfect for decorating children`s clothing and accessories.

VASIN is your source for heat transfer vinyl or t-shirt vinyl. We offer a huge selection of heat transfer vinyl from Siser, EnduraTEX, & Chemica. We are proud to provide the wide variety of colors, specialty patterns, and finishes you have been looking for. Heat Transfer Vinyl Facts Heat Transfer Vinyl or T-Shirt Vinyl is a polyurethane, ready-to-cut custom garment decoration film. Although commonly referred to as a heat transfer or t-shirt vinyl, it is actually a heat transfer film or material that has no adhesive backing. Heat transfer vinyl is easily cut by using a vinyl cutter or even by hand using an exacto knife. The excess material is then weeded, and then the Heat Transfer Vinyl is adhered to your substrate by a heat press or an iron. Other impressive features of heat transfer or t-shirt vinyl include: Wide variety of thicknesses and durability available perfect for any material or job Products exist for virtually every type of apparel decoration from sportswear, to high fashion, and even leather Create beautiful graphics and designs by layering different heat transfer vinyls Available in a wide variety of finishes from ultra matte to glossy, metallic to glitter, and even holographic and camouflage For more information on heat transfer vinyl please read: A Basic Guide to T-shirt Vinyl & Heat Transfer Film For more information on how to solve common problems when applying heat transfer vinyl read: Solve Common Problems with T-Shirt Transfer Material For more information on layer heat transfer vinyl please read: A Basic Guide To Layering T-shirt Vinyl