Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) vs Iron On: What are the differences? Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) and Iron On transfers… they’re the same thing, right? Well, not exactly. There are a few key differences between the two that you need to know, and today, we’re going to explain them to you. Heat transfer vinyl is, as the name suggests, made with vinyl, and it’s best applied to your garments or fabric using a heat press. Iron-on transfers, on the other hand, are made with paper and ink. When heat is applied…