What is the Difference Between Vinyl Heat Transfer Stickers and DTF UV Heat Transfer Stickers ?

This article primarily analyzes the differences between vinyl heat transfer stickers and DTF UV transfer stickers, as well as their respective advantages and disadvantages.

First, the differences:
Vinyl heat transfer stickers can only be used on various types of fabric, while DTF UV transfer stickers cannot be applied to fabrics.UV DFT Transfer stickers can be worked on hard surface ,such as glass , plastic ,bottle , wood ,metal .

Second, the transfer methods are different. Heat transfer stickers require a high-temperature heat press machine to transfer the design onto fabric items like T-shirts, clothing, tablecloths, backpacks, etc. 

In contrast, regular DTF UV transfer stickers do not require any additional tools; they can be applied manually. They can adhere to any flat and smooth surface, such as wood, tiles, plastic, metal, glass, etc., as long as the surface is flat. Once transferred, they will not peel off, and the adhesive is very strong. Our UV DTF transfer stickers are waterproof and UV-resistant, but the only downside is that they are not heat-resistant and cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher. However, washing with normal-temperature water is perfectly fine.

In terms of printing colors, both types of stickers support customization in any color.

For minimum order quantity, both have no requirements—you can order just one piece.

In terms of pricing, vinyl heat transfer stickers are slightly more expensive than regular DTF UV transfer stickers.

As for printing size, the minimum size for both is 1mm and above. The maximum printing size for vinyl heat transfer stickers is 40×60 cm, while UV transfer stickers can go up to 50 cm in width and up to 30 meters in length. However, the most common size is within A4.