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Time to shine! Reflective prints are the perfect way to be seen in the dark and stay safe! It's almost like magic, you can attach these babies almost anywhere: scarves, mittens, beanie, coats, jackets, jeans, stockings, shoes. Let your imagination run wild!
Attaching Your Print
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How to attach your reflective print
Attaching a reflective print is easy as pie! Let’s do it!
But first! Please try ironing the material you're planning on using with your iron on full power on some unnoticeable spot. We do not recommend attaching prints to Gore-Tex fabrics.
- Place the print where you want it, with the stickier/rougher side down and the smooth/slightly blurry side up. (If you’re attaching a piece of the film, make sure to remove the transparent film from the side that is towards the material.)
- Cover with a baking sheet.
- Place your iron over the print and press down with force for approx. 15 seconds. (The print is fine even if you press a tad longer, but any less might make it less cooperative.)
- Let the print cool to at least room temperature.
- Gently peel the top layer off with a swift motion.
- Cover the print with a baking sheet again.
- Place your iron over the print and press down with force for approx. 5 seconds.
And voilá, it’s time to shine!
You can also find these instructions on our website in text and video format.
DIY inspiration!
We swear by merino wool and wool blends—our favorite canvases for iron-on transfers, any time of the year!
Make your mittens, scarves, and beanies shine effortlessly!
Iron-on transfers attach to cotton really neatly. We’ve tested them on hoodies, sweatpants, and t-shirts, among others—and yes, it works perfectly!
On softshell jackets and trousers, iron-on transfers stand out beautifully because the smooth surface makes application so easy! Pictured here is the "Space" jacket, designed specifically for our CEO's daughter!
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DIY inspiration!
Iron-on transfers grip rough denim easily, and the material stands up well to heat.
Denim jackets and jeans are often worn late into the autumn, so a pair of butterfly wings on a trouser leg or flowers on the back of a jacket ensure visibility effortlessly!
This surprises many, but it really works! As long as you remember to use baking paper, you’ll be fine. And it’s always a good idea to do a test run on the bottom hem first, just to be safe.
But what about the seams? Since you can cut the transfers into smaller pieces as you like, placing them between seams is no problem at all!
Believe it or not! We tried ironing them onto tights half as a joke, and lo and behold—it actually worked! Leggings were next!
For stretchy materials, it's best to choose a design with plenty of "open space" (like our Herbarium or Lumi designs), as these withstand stretching the best. Our reflective tapes also handle stretching very well.
Pro tip! Try stretching the material over a piece of cardboard while ironing.
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DIY FAQ
Something on your mind?
If this FAQ list doesn't have the answer you need, please don't hesitate to message us at kauppa@moiko.fi.
What material can the reflective print attached to?
Almost anywhere! Through our testing we've found that if the material can withstand the iron, it can also withstand attaching the print. Natural materials are ideal due to their rough surface (for example, merino wool, like our mittens), but we've also attached prints to hoodies, tights, running pants and dog leashes, among other things.
We do not recommend attaching the print on Gore-Tex materials, as the water-resistant surface cannot take the ironing. Always remember to test ironing the material with a baking paper in between and with the iron on the highest setting.
Can the print be washed?
Yes indeed it can!
Usually the material is more sensitive than the print, as these prints can be washed at up to 90 degrees. They will not come off! However, if possible, remember to turn the item inside out so that the print does not rub against the washing machine surfaces.
Can I cut the print?
Absolutely!
It's great to unleash your creativity. Before ironing, you can cut the image to be ironed to your liking. For example, you can cut a flower print in half and iron the halves on different sides of a zipper.