Glitter, Sparkle, Twinkle... what's the difference?

What's the difference between Siser's Glitter, Sparkle, and Twinkle heat transfer vinyls?

Let's start by finding the similarities between all these products:

They are all Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
They can be cut on any vinyl cutter
They can be applied with either an iron or a heat press
They work on the same materials: cotton, polyester, and poly/cotton blends
None of them will 'shed' glitter flakes after application – which is good news for those of us who don't want to deal with glitter on everything.

With so many great options now available, how do you choose the right one for your project?
We've collected all the information to help you make the right choice!

Will it be Siser Glitter, Sparkle, or Twinkle? Maybe all three?

	GLITTER FLEX	SPARKLE	TWINKLE
SURFACE	TEXTURE	SMOOTH	SMOOTH
THICKNESS	350 µm	120 µm	235 µm
COLORS	48	14	12
CAN BE LAYERED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER	NO, but as top layer	YES	NO, but as top layer
IRONING TIME	Bamboo 15+10 sec.	Bamboo 15+10 sec	Bamboo 15+10 sec
HEAT PRESS SETTINGS	160°C/medium pressure/15 sec.	150°C/medium pressure/15 sec	150°C/medium pressure/15 sec
REMOVE TRANSFER	HOT OR COLD	HOT OR COLD	COLD
WASHING	Up to 40°C	Up to 60°C	Up to 40°C
RETURN TO ORIGIN	YES	YES	YES

So, what's the difference between these three types of glittering HTV? The biggest difference is in how they look.

		Siser Glitter Flex is a thicker material with a textured, almost sand-like feel when applied. It cannot be layered on top of each other – but you can use it as a top layer over other types of HTV like EasyWeed. Glitter has one of the largest color ranges in the catalog: it comes in 48 vibrant colors. Another fantastic feature of Glitter is that you can sublimate on 2 colors: White/Rainbow White! This feature is unique to Glitter and cannot be done with Sparkle or Twinkle. It is Oeko-Tex certified. This means it is safe to use on baby clothes.

		Siser Sparkle is the thinnest glitter vinyl available. When applied, it is super smooth to the touch, because the glitter flakes are embedded in the material. Sparkle is very special, because it can be layered on top of each other – just like EasyWeed! We also LOVE Sparkle Clear Glitter: you can use this color to give Easyweed a whole new look by layering it over your favorite color or adding it as a featured element in specific areas.

		Siser Twinkle is somewhere in between the two other options, but with a unique feature. The glitter flakes inside the product have reflective properties; when light hits the material, you'll see the smooth silicone finish pop out. Twinkle is not as thin as Sparkle, but not as thick as Glitter. It cannot be layered on top of each other, but like Glitter, it can be used as a top layer over Easyweed or other HTV types that can be layered.