Cricut is our 3rd and final choice as a vinyl for mugs.
What type of vinyl to use on plastic cups.
Best vinyl for mugs.
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Low energy plastics like polystyrene and polyethylene have static charges that repel the adhesives used in vinyl film resulting in edge curling and eventual failure of the decal.
Wood signs can use oracle 631 as well decals that are meant to go on the car.
Heat transfer vinyl htv this is the kind of vinyl i use most often simply because of the types of projects i do.
For instance you want a vinyl design on your wall to come off when you are tired of it so you would need a removable vinyl.
The reference to plastic cups is added because not all plastic is vinyl friendly.
First what type of vinyl do you use on a mug.
It s good for anything that will be handled frequently mugs wine glasses yeti cups etc.
The other side is where the adhesive is it is not sticky or tacky to the touch.
For vinyl on mugs however you want one that will last a really long time.
We have used cricut permanent vinyl on many mugs and cups.
Exterior windows or signs.
These cups have been through the dishwasher without being sealed a hundred times and still look great.
Make sure you do adequate testing before committing to putting vinyl graphics on.
Heat transfer vinyl on the other hand does not have a paper backing instead htv has a clear plastic carrier sheet that covers the top of the vinyl.