Reflective HTV is completely different from reflective tapes. For starters, it looks and feels different upon touch. The following will distinguish the other qualities between the two reflective materials. Take a look at it.

Backing
If you’re talking about the reflective tape, it’s coated with a lining or backing paper by the adhesive lining that feels strongly sticky when peeled out. This is a pressure-sensitive glue layer found exclusively on reflective tapes.

However, reflective heat transfer vinyl isn’t composed of the backing paper as it’s not a self-adhesive material. Instead, it has a protective film that’s transparent. This lining covers the top of the vinyl material to protect it from degradation. The adhesive component here is hot-melt glue.

Application
When you consider the application or use of reflective tape china, it ranges from advertisements to traffic signs, trailers, boats, cars, cycles, mailboxes, boards, and even on personal protective equipment like helmets. These aren’t typically washable but are waterproof.

Reflective HTV can be cut with a knife or laser cutting machines into different logos and further hot-pressed onto clothes.