Quick Look
Benefits:
- Unique raised look
- Soft and pliable
- Ultra-matte finish
Available In:
20" Wide Rolls
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CAD-CUT® Soft Foam Heat Transfer Vinyl
Upgrade Your Apparel with this Specialty Dimensional Material
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Material Overview
Soft Foam offers all the benefits of our traditional HTV, but adds a unique, raised look and feel to any item it’s applied to—like graphic tees and hoodies. Its soft, velvet-like texture and dimensional effect is perfect for creating premium designs for everyday fashion, spirit wear, athletics, and more.
- Unique HTV with a slightly raised look
- Soft and pliable when heat applied
- Ultra-matte finish
- Textured color options available
- Best for standard placement & graphics
- Can only be layered on itself
- Compatible with our Stahls' Rip-Away Appliqué™ Process
- $7.50 Flat Rate Ground Shipping to most areas. Certain exclusions apply.
Material Specifications
- Composition: Polyurethane (PU)
- Carrier: Clear, Pressure-Sensitive
- Thickness: 560-600 microns/0.56-0.60mm
- Washability: 50
- PVC free
- Safety: CPSIA Certified
- Laser cutter compatible
1-Color Application Instructions
Time:
15 seconds
Temp:
300°F / 150°C
Pressure:
3-4 Light/Medium (32 psi)
Peel:
Cold
2-Color Application Instructions
Time:
15 seconds per layer
Temperature:
300°F / 150°C
Pressure:
Medium (45 psi)
Peel:
Warm
Hotronix® 360 IQ™ Hat Press
Time:
45 seconds
Upper:
280°F
Lower:
320°F
Pressure:
Medium
Peel:
Warm/Cold
Cover Sheet:
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold inside-out using mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Dry at a normal dryer setting on household machines. Do not dry clean.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry area around 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with 50% relative humidity. Keep away from direct heat, sunlight and humidity. Recommended shelf life is one year.
Material/Fabric Compatibility
Note
The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.
Material Combination Instructions
Foreground material:
Background material:
Cutter Instructions
Cutter
Blade
Force
Offset
Speed
Graphtec
45°
24-26
0
30cm/s
Roland GS-24
60°
70-90g
.5
30cm/s
Silhouette Cameo 3
Deep cut
33
0
5
Note: Always test cut prior to any production run. For optimal cutting and weeding, maintain a line thickness of at least 1/16" for lettering & logos.
When cutting Soft Foam, we recommend that you extend your blade more than usual to slightly more than the thickness of a credit card. Remember to re-set your blade to normal exposure after cutting this material.
When cutting Soft Foam, we recommend that you extend your blade more than usual to slightly more than the thickness of a credit card. Remember to re-set your blade to normal exposure after cutting this material.
How to Heat Press: CAD-CUT® Soft Foam
Uploaded on Jul 27, 2021
Learn the step-by-step instructions of how to properly heat press CAD-CUT® Soft Foam to blank apparel. Watch as Josh Ellsworth walks you through how you can get a perfect application when using this CAD-CUT® product and the proper time, temperature, and pressure.
Top 3 Reasons To Buy: CAD-CUT® Soft Foam
Uploaded on Apr 16, 2021
Learn about one of the best dimensional heat transfer vinyl on the market in CAD-CUT® Soft Foam. This heat transfer material offers all the great qualities of traditional HTV, but with the added bonus of a raised dimensional look and soft velvet-like feel. Watch as Josh highlights the top 3 reasons why you should consider this product and how it can best be used for your business.