Stahls' CAD-CUT® UV Shift Color-Changing HTV

CAD-CUT® UV Shift is a special-effect heat transfer vinyl that changes appearance when exposed to ultraviolet light. It lets apparel decorators create graphics that reveal or intensify color outdoors while providing a different appearance away from strong UV exposure.

Key Features & Benefits

• Professional apparel decoration: Designed for production with compatible cutting/printing equipment and a heat press.
• Distinct material effect: This product family is selected for its specific finish or performance characteristic rather than as a generic one-size-fits-all HTV.
• Production selection: Match the material to the garment fabric, artwork detail, desired finish and end-use requirements before production.

Technical & Production Information

• Product family: CAD-CUT® UV Shift
• Effect: UV-activated color-changing appearance
• Process: Cutter-based heat transfer vinyl
• Current CrafterNV variant selections: Blue - 7 Left in stock, Magenta - 10 Left in stock, Yellow - 15 Left in stock, Violet - 10 Left in stock, 12" x 5 yards

Common Applications

Fashion apparel, outdoor-event shirts, promotional garments, novelty graphics and color-changing accents.

Choosing This Material

UV Shift is intended for creative color-changing apparel rather than safety or UV-protection applications. The visible effect depends on UV exposure, viewing conditions and the selected material. Use it for novelty, fashion and promotional designs where the transition itself is part of the customer experience.

Cutting, Printing & Heat-Press Guidance

Use the production workflow specified for this exact material family. For cut HTV, mirror the artwork before cutting, perform a test cut, weed the excess material and heat apply with even time, temperature and pressure. For printable material, verify printer, ink, contour-cut and masking compatibility before production. Always test the actual garment because coatings, dyes, fabric blends and heat sensitivity vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as standard matte HTV?
No. This material has a specialized finish, construction or performance purpose. Select it because that characteristic is appropriate for the finished garment.

Can I use it on any garment?
No heat-transfer material should be assumed compatible with every textile. Confirm the garment fabric and test unfamiliar, coated, sublimated or heat-sensitive garments before production.

Should I test before a production run?
Yes. Test cutting or printing, adhesion, heat tolerance and finished appearance on the actual garment whenever possible.