Tutorial: How to Use Chemica DuoFlex® Heat Transfer Material

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Need a boost in your small business? Consider trying out new techniques and materials! Today, let’s look at DuoFlex® heat transfer material by Chemica.

What Is DuoFlex®?

DuoFlex® is a heat transfer material that puffs slightly when pressed and features two colors in one material.

What Can DuoFlex® be Applied to?

You can use DuoFlex® on cotton, polyester, and similar fabrics.

DuoFlex® Cutting and Application Instructions

1. Create your design in the software of your choice and mirror it. 
2. Load the DuoFlex® material into the machine with the accent color face up on your mat and cut it. I used the ‘Cardstock – Textured’ default setting on a Silhouette Cameo 3. 
3. Weed the design. 
4. Using a heat press at 325 degress Fahrenheit, press for 30 seconds. Crank down the pressure on your heat press and use a lighter pressure. 
5. After pressing, allow the material to cool. DuoFlex® should be peeled COOL. 
6. I used the white material with blue accent on a white shirt. It produced a subtle design with a little bit of colored pop!

Looking for more examples of DuoFlex® in action? See here.

DuoFlex® Care Instructions

Apparel with DuoFlex® embellishments should be washed inside out and hung to dry. (Do not tumble dry!) Allow 24 hours after creating for first wash.

DuoFlex® Color Choices & Where to Buy

DuoFlex® currently comes in 4 colors: white/red, white/blue, white/black, and black/white. (The first color in each combo is the main color of the material; while the second color is the accent color.) You can purchase through any Chemica distributor and a bundle pack of all colors at this link.

Special thanks to Amy at Chemica for sending over a sample to allow me to write this tutorial.

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Christine Schinagl, Cutting for Business

Since 2015, Christine Schinagl has been helping crafters start and run craft businesses through her blog, Cutting for Business. As a Silhouette and Cricut crafter herself, she has a unique take on what works and what doesn’t work in the craft business world. She also enjoys teaching other crafters how to create digital SVG designs, available through the Design with Me series.

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