In recent years, the use of heat transfer vinyl (HTV) has grown rapidly and become popular not just for DIY projects, but as a tool used by fashion designers to elevate their garment designs for high fashion pieces as well as retail items.

Here are all the current and emerging trends you need to know in the world of vinyl:

Bold and bright colours

With trends like “dopamine dressing” currently in the spotlight, it is no surprise that garment designers have begun experimenting with bright, vivid vinyl colours to give their designs a colourful “pop” that really makes a statement.

Metallics

Another eye-catching vinyl is metallic vinyl, which has become a popular way to add an elegant and sophisticated touch to clothing and accessories. This is the perfect alternative to glitter vinyl for people who want a subtle shine.

Texture

All vinyl is pleasing to the sense of sight, and now designers are playing around with textured vinyl to appeal to the sense of touch. glitter, flock, and reflective vinyl have become widely used texture vinyl that serves to give garments a more interesting touch and some depth and dimension.

Personalisation

Whether it’s creating garments for a specific occasion or celebration like graduation, bridal party, or team, or an individual’s desire to add a personal touch to their clothing or garments, heat transfer vinyl is the perfect way to add personalisation, and this trend continues to gain steady popularity. Heat transfer vinyl has grown way beyond DIY projects and will continue to evolve and be incorporated into the design in personal and industrial/ commercial capacities. MC Thompson strives to stay ahead of the trends to ensure that all necessary consumables and machinery are stocked, and then it’s up to our customers to decide what trend they want to hop on next.