Bright Metallic Shine to Custom Apparel
Metallic Heat Transfer Vinyl delivers a shiny, mirror-like finish with a soft, brushed feel. It adds an elevated metallic look to apparel, accessories, spirit wear, cheer, dance, and standout custom designs.
Upload your artwork and order custom-cut Metallic Vinyl transfers ready for application. Choose your specifications and get your designs produced without the cutting and weeding process.
Metallic Vinyl combines an eye-catching reflective finish with a soft, brushed feel. It is designed for decorators who want their designs to stand out without sacrificing everyday wearability.
What Is Metallic Vinyl?
Metallic HTV is a specialized heat transfer vinyl with a shiny, reflective surface. Custom-cut transfers arrive prepared to your specifications, eliminating the need to cut and weed the material yourself.
It works across several common fabric types and is suited to both simple and detailed designs.
See Metallic Vinyl From Transfer to Finished Garment
Create a glossy, reflective look that immediately stands out.
Adds metallic impact while maintaining a comfortable wearable feel.
Choose from a range of metallic stock colors for different design styles.
Classic metallic shades make it easy to create premium-looking designs.
Suitable for cotton, polyester, tri-blends, and leather when the material can withstand the required heat.
Transfers are pre-cut to your design, reducing cutting and weeding work.
Suitable for both simple graphics and detailed designs.
Metallic HTV can be layered to create multi-color designs when applied correctly.
Apply using a heat press, home iron, or Cricut Easy Press.
Designed to withstand regular washing and wear when applied and cared for correctly.
Can be applied to suitable heat-resistant items such as hats and bags.
Ideal for spirit wear, cheer, dance, fashion, apparel, and promotional designs.
Fast, Straightforward Production
Your Metallic Vinyl transfers are custom prepared based on your artwork and order specifications.
Product-specific turnaround: Not confirmed in the supplied information.
Artwork requiring review or preparation may require additional time depending on the work needed.
Prepare Your Artwork Correctly
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Cotton
Polyester
Cotton-Poly Blends
Keep Your Metallic Finish Looking Its Best
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Not sure which transfer is right for your design? Compare finishes, application requirements, and ideal use cases to find the best option.
USP: Bright metallic shine with a soft, brushed feel.
Best For: Spirit wear, cheer, dance, fashion, and standout apparel designs.
| Comparison Attribute | Metallic Vinyl | Hot Printz | Ultra Ink | Easy Ink | Fashion Ink | Sublimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Compatibility | Cotton, Polyester, Blends, Dri-Fit | Cotton, Polyester, Blends, Dri-Fit, Burlap, Canvas, spandex | Cotton, Polyester, Blends, Dri-Fit, Burlap, Canvas, spandex | Cotton, Polyester, Blends, Dri-Fit, Burlap, Canvas, spandex | Cotton, Polyester, Blends, Dri-Fit, Burlap, Canvas, spandex | 100% White Polyester |
| Design Complexity | Simple (Best for logos, simple designs, & limited color schemes) | Complex (Full color, gradients, photos, fine detail) | Complex (Full color, gradients, photos, fine detail) | Moderate (Limited colors 1-6, moderate line detail, solid, bold artwork) | Moderate/Complex (Limited colors 1-6, best for fine detail and distressed logos) | Complex (Best for bright, long lasting, complex, and full-color designs) |
| Volume Suitability | Small-Medium | Small-Medium | Small-Medium-Large (best pricing for medium-large runs) | Small-Medium-Large (best pricing for medium-large runs) | Small-Medium-Large (best pricing for medium-large runs) | Small, Medium, Large |
| Durability (in washes) | Medium (30+ washes) | Medium-High (40+ washes) | High (50+ washes) | High (50+ washes) | High (50+ washes) | High (Outlast shirt, will not fade or crack) |
| Production Speed | Medium (5 business days) | High (1-2 Business days, suited for small to medium runs) | High (1-3 business days, suited for mass production) | High (1-3 business days, suited for mass production) | High (1-3 business days, suited for mass production) | Medium (3 business days) |
| Cost per Unit | High (depending on quantity, size, colors, more labor intensive product) | Low (economical for small quantity orders) | Low-medium (depending on quantity, medium – large runs) | Low (depending on quantity, medium – large runs, and lower color count) | Low -medium (depending on quantity, medium – large runs, and lower color count) | Low (economical in small-large quantities) |
| Color Requirements | 1-3 colors (price is based off the number of colors) | Full-Color | Full-Color | 1-6 Colors (price is based off the number of colors) | 1-6 Colors (price is based off the number of colors) | Full-Color |
| Environmental Impact | Low- Medium (impact but depends on vinyl type) | Low impact (waterbased inks, recyclable film, low water usage, adhesive inks) | Medium (waterbased inks, recylable film, higher water useage, solvents and cleaning chemicals) | Medium (can have environmental impact due to inks, recylable film, higher water useage, solvents and cleaning chemicals) | Medium (can have environmental impact due to inks, recylable film, higher water useage, solvents and cleaning chemicals) | Low (waterbased, solvent free, no water use, recyclable paper) |
| Special Features | Metallic high shine look | Glitter, Holographic and irredecent films | Ability to print gradients and photos
Dye Blocker |
Shimmer Ink
Dye Blocker |
Shimmer Ink
Additional adhesive printed on transfers to help with fine detail and distressing |
Ability to print gradients and photos |
| Order Flexibility | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs | Small Orders, Custom Designs, quick turnaround times | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs, quick turnaround times | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs, quick turnaround times | Small-Large Orders, Custom Designs, quick turnaround times | Small- Large Orders, Custom Designs, quick turnaround times |
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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Print shop owner · Jacksonville FL · 1,200+ pcs/month
“Been using Apex for 18 months. Consistent quality, fast turnaround, and the
gang sheet builder saves me 20–30% on every order. Had one bad batch in 18
months and they reprinted same-day, no questions.”
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FAQ
Ships in 2-3 Business Days
Applies to most fabric types
Unlimited (CMYK) Colors
Soft feel, Excellent stretchability
Easily transfer multi-colored, pattern, and photo-realistic designs with custom sublimation transfers. Our sublimation prints ready to press make it simple to create stunning, long-lasting designs. Sublimation utilizes special dyes that permanently bond with your fabric, ensuring that your sublimation transfers are breathable, durable, and resistant to fading.
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