Vinyl (HTV) and flock printing in Kassel, Germany – garment decoration by Stoff3
Garment decoration Kassel, Germany · From 1 piece · In-house

Vinyl printing (HTV) & flock printing
in Kassel, Germany

Precise designs, velvety feel

Vinyl printing (heat transfer vinyl, HTV) and flock printing in Kassel for t-shirts, hoodies and workwear — produced directly in-house. Professional garment decoration with cutting plotter and heat press: t-shirt printing from 1 piece, washfast and durable.

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Benefits at a glance

Precise cuts

Cutting-plotter technology for razor-sharp edges and fine details.

Wash-resistant

Vinyl and flock prints permanently withstand washing at up to 60 °C.

Versatile materials

Cotton, polyester, blends, leather, PVC, cardboard and felt — anything heat-resistant from 160 °C.

From 1 piece

No minimum quantity. Whether one-off or large run — we produce in-house.

Processes compared

Vinyl vs. flock — what’s the difference?

Both processes use a cutting plotter and heat press — the difference lies in the material and the feel.

Vinyl (HTV) print by Stoff3 on a nylon rain jacket without membrane – stretchy heat transfer vinyl

Vinyl printing (HTV)

Stretchy · Robust · Precise

In vinyl printing, a special heat transfer vinyl is precisely cut on the cutting plotter and then permanently applied to the garment with a heat press. The result is a smooth, slightly glossy surface — perfect for logos, lettering and geometric designs. The absolute classic: back numbers and player names — more on our jersey printing & flocking page.

  • ✓ Special vinyl film is precisely cut on a cutting plotter
  • ✓ The excess film is removed — "weeding", as it’s called in the trade
  • ✓ Applied to the garment with a heat press
  • ✓ Stretchy — ideal for elastic fabrics and sportswear
  • ✓ Wash-resistant and durable with proper care
  • ✓ Single or multi-colour (each colour = its own vinyl layer)
  • ✓ No colour gradients possible (vector artwork preferred)

Ideal for:

SportswearClub jerseysCorporate apparelCapsLettering
Flock printing in Kassel, Germany – velvety flock finish by Stoff3

Flock printing

Velvety · Refined · Three-dimensional

In flock printing — also known as flocking — short textile fibres are applied to an adhesive-coated film. The result is a velvety, three-dimensional texture that stands out from the fabric and looks especially premium. Flocking used to be an elaborate process involving screens, stencils and adhesive. Today we use modern flock films with a built-in adhesive layer and a heat press.

  • ✓ Short textile fibres (flock) applied to an adhesive layer
  • ✓ Creates a velvety, three-dimensional texture
  • ✓ Especially refined and premium to the touch
  • ✓ Ideal for lettering, logos and geometric shapes
  • ✓ Heat-resistant and washfast like vinyl (HTV)
  • ✓ Looks particularly striking in the light thanks to its reflection

Ideal for:

Club logosLetteringStreetwearHoodiesMerchandise
Decision guide

Which process is right for you?

You want a sporty design on stretchy fabrics?

The film stays elastic and doesn’t crack.

Vinyl (HTV) →

You want a premium, velvety feel?

The flock texture stands out tangibly from the fabric.

Flock printing →

You want several colours in one design?

Each colour layer is applied separately — fully combinable.

Vinyl (HTV) →

You want lettering with an extra-refined finish?

Lettering looks especially elegant thanks to the velvet texture.

Flock printing →

Still unsure? Just give us a call — we’ll advise you free of charge and find the right process for your project.

+49 152 060 879 40 info@stoff3.de
T-shirt with printed logo – fixed-price packages from 10 pieces by Stoff3 Kassel
Fixed-price packages · from 10 pieces

Just want shirts with your logo? View fixed-price packages

If it’s fixed prices rather than the process that matters: t-shirts, polos & hoodies with your logo (print or embroidery) from 10 pieces — transparent volume prices in three quality tiers.

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Gallery

Vinyl & flock printing examples

Afterhours hoodie printed with heat transfer vinyl – vinyl printing by Stoff3 Kassel
Only Techno hoodie printed with heat transfer vinyl – vinyl printing by Stoff3 Kassel
Raver t-shirt printed with heat transfer vinyl – Stoff3 Kassel
Vibe t-shirts printed with heat transfer vinyl – Stoff3 Kassel
Vierviertel Stoff logo printed in heat transfer vinyl on a black t-shirt – Stoff3 Kassel
ACID lettering in red heat transfer vinyl on a black nylon jacket – vinyl printing by Stoff3 Kassel
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

About vinyl and flock printing, materials, costs and file formats.

Which file format do you need for vinyl and flock printing?
We prefer vector files in .SVG or .AI format. Since the cutting plotter cuts along the outlines, all elements must be vectorised. High-resolution .PNG files (at least 300 DPI) can also be prepared by us, but .SVG is recommended.
On which materials do vinyl and flock printing work?
Suitable materials are cotton, polyester and blends (poly-cotton mixes) as well as leather, PVC, cardboard and felt, provided the material is heat-resistant to at least 160 °C. Most common t-shirts, hoodies and workwear are perfectly suitable.
Which materials are not suitable?
Not suitable are coated textiles (e.g. rain jackets with a membrane), silk and wool — these materials cannot handle the required heat pressing at 160–180 °C without damage. Uncoated nylon rain jackets without a membrane (like the ones in our example photos), on the other hand, can be decorated without any problems. If in doubt, just ask — we’re happy to take a look.
Can I create colour gradients with vinyl printing?
No. Both vinyl (HTV) and flock printing are processes for solid single-colour design areas. Each colour has to be applied separately as its own layer. For photorealistic designs or colour gradients we recommend DTF printing.
How much do vinyl and flock printing cost?
Prices vary depending on design size, number of colours and quantity. Vinyl printing is usually slightly cheaper than flock printing. Send us your project — we’ll prepare an individual quote within 24 hours.
How washfast are the prints really?
With proper care (wash inside out, max. 40–60 °C, no tumble dryer, don’t iron directly on the print), vinyl and flock prints last for many years. We exclusively use high-quality transfer films from professional suppliers.
Customer reviews

What our customers say

5.0 / 5 · 20 real reviews on Google

„Vielen Dank für die tolle Beratung und die sehr unkomplizierte Umsetzung vor Ort. Ich wurde hier sehr freundlich empfangen und es wurde sich ausreichend Zeit für meinen Entwurf genommen. Die Qualität meines Drucks ist ebenfalls hervorragend. Große Empfehlung!!! 🤗"

Vinci D.
July 2026 · via Google

„Super lieber Service, hat alles sogar nach Anruf am selben Tag noch geklappt! Qualität auch 100% kommen gerne wieder! :))"

Lysanne Fuchs
July 2026 · via Google

„Wir haben für unsere Firma verschiedene Textilien bedrucken lassen, die wir selbst mitbringen durften (viele Druckereien nehmen keine Fremdware an). Dafür waren viel Kommunikation und verschiedene Drucktechniken notwendig. Alle Ansprechpartner waren dabei super kompetent, schnell verfügbar und professionell. Und das Stick- sowie Druckergebnis ist absolut top 👌🏽 Wir werden auch in Zukunft unsere Firmenbekleidung hier bedrucken/besticken lassen."

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