Official Reference Guide

Stahls' CAD-CUT® HTV Cut Settings & Application Instructions

Complete reference for all Stahls' heat transfer vinyl products — cut settings for Roland, Graphtec, Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, and Siser Romeo & Juliet, plus application instructions, fabric compatibility, and laser cuttability.

CAD-CUT® Chroma-TWILL™

Iridescent Twill

CAD-CUT® Chroma-TWILL™Shop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 180–240g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 20 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 12
Offset: 0 | Speed: 20
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Glitter Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: Heat Transfer, Glitter
Blade: Autoblade | Speed: 5 | Force: 33
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 20–30
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 302°F / 150°C
  • Time: 20 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Cold

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Dry at normal setting
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Glimmer

Glitter

CAD-CUT® GlimmerShop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 180–190g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 25 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 18–22
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Glitter Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Glitter
Blade: 4 | Speed: 8 | Force: 11
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 25–35
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 302°F / 150°C
  • Time: 10 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Glitter Flake™

Textured Glitter

CAD-CUT® Glitter Flake™Shop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 190–210g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 18–22
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on+
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Flocked
Blade: 4 | Speed: 4 | Force: 18
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 25–35
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Natural fibers: 302°F / 150°C
  • Synthetic fibers: 290°F / 143°C
  • Time: 10–12 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Glow

Glow in the Dark

CAD-CUT® GlowShop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 60–90g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 8–10
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Vinyl
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 2 | Speed: 4 | Force: 2
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 8–12
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 305°F / 152°C
  • Time: 10–15 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Warm

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Hologram

Holographic

CAD-CUT® HologramShop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 140–160g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 15–17
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Light Cardstock
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 4 | Speed: 4 | Force: 18
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 20–30
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 320°F / 160°C
  • Time: 10–15 seconds
  • Pressure: Firm
  • Peel: Cold

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Metallic Puff

3D / Two-Step Press

CAD-CUT® Metallic Puff

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 80g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 20 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 9
Offset: 0 | Speed: 20
Cricut Explore
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Heat Transfer (non-Cricut)
Cricut Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Heat Transfer (non-Cricut)
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 3 | Speed: 8 | Force: 6
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 10–15
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 300°F / 149°C
  • Time: 10 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Cold
⚠️ Two-step press required. Peel cold, cover with Teflon sheet, press again for 10 seconds to seal.

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Premium Plus™

Low-Temp / Stretch

CAD-CUT® Premium Plus™Shop →

CottonPolyesterCotton/Poly BlendsLycra®/Spandex

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 90–100g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 20 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 9–11
Offset: 0 | Speed: 20
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: None (custom)
Blade: 3 | Speed: 4 | Force: 2
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 12–18
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 280–300°F / 138–149°C
  • Time: 8–12 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Puff

3D / Raised

CAD-CUT® PuffShop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 80–90g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 8–9
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on
Cricut Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Heat Transfer (non-Cricut)
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: Autoblade | Speed: 8 | Force: 6
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 10–15
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 280°F / 138°C
  • Time: 8–10 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Reflective II

Reflective / Safety

CAD-CUT® Reflective IIShop →

CottonPolyesterCotton/Poly BlendsUncoated Nylon

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 70–90g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 11–13
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: None (custom)
Blade: 6 | Speed: 8 | Force: 16
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 10–15
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Natural fibers: 302°F / 150°C
  • Synthetic fibers: 290°F / 143°C
  • Time: 10–12 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® ReflectPRO™

3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective

CAD-CUT® ReflectPRO™ (made with 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective)Shop →

CottonPolyesterLycra®/SpandexNylonCordura®

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 130–150g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 12–14
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Light Cardstock
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: None (custom)
Blade: 6 | Speed: 8 | Force: 16
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 20–25
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 325–350°F / 165–177°C
  • Time: 10–20 seconds
  • Pressure: Firm
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Silicone Dye-Block™

Sublimation Blocking

CAD-CUT® Silicone Dye-Block™Shop →

CottonPolyesterUncoated NylonSublimated Polyester

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 110–130g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 20 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 11–13
Offset: 0 | Speed: 20
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on (test recommended)
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 3 | Speed: 6 | Force: 18
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 18–25
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Natural fibers: 302°F / 150°C
  • Synthetic fibers: 290°F / 143°C
  • Time: 10–15 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Cold

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Soft Flock

Velvet / Flock

CAD-CUT® Soft FlockShop →

CottonPolyesterCotton/PolyLycra®/SpandexSublimated Poly

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 70–90g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 11–13
Offset: 0 | Speed: 25
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Deep Cut
Setting: Vinyl+
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Flocked
Blade: Deep Cut | Speed: 5 | Force: 33
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 10–18
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 311°F / 155°C
  • Time: 15 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Warm

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Soft Foam

3D / Foam — 60° Blade on Roland

CAD-CUT® Soft FoamShop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends
⚠️ Roland requires 60° blade. Cricut Maker recommended over Explore for this material.

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 60° | Force: 240–260g
Offset: 0.5 | Speed: 20 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 24–26
Offset: 0 | Speed: 20
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Light Cardstock+
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: Deep Cut | Speed: 5 | Force: 33
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 30–40
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 8

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 300°F / 149°C
  • Time: 15 seconds
  • Pressure: Light / Medium
  • Peel: Cold

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Soft Metallic

Gloss / Metallic

CAD-CUT® Soft MetallicShop →

100% Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 60–90g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 8–10
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Vinyl
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: None (custom)
Blade: 3 | Speed: 5 | Force: 20
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 10–15
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 285°F / 140°C
  • Time: 8–10 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Cold

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® SportFilm Lite™

Athletic / Performance

CAD-CUT® SportFilm Lite™Shop →

CottonPolyesterCotton/PolyLycra®/SpandexNylon

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 90–110g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 9–11
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 2 | Speed: 5 | Force: 14
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 12–18
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 302°F / 150°C
  • Time: 10–12 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Warm

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM®

Athletic Standard

CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM®Shop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 140–160g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 18–20
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 3 | Speed: 5 | Force: 22
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 20–30
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 330°F / 165°C
  • Time: 6–8 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® Thermo-GRIP®

Athletic / Stretch

CAD-CUT® Thermo-GRIP®Shop →

CottonPolyesterCotton/PolyLycra®/Spandex

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 140–160g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 18–20
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 3 | Speed: 5 | Force: 22
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 20–30
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 330°F / 165°C
  • Time: 6–8 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Warm

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® T-Shirt Pro

Standard

CAD-CUT® T-Shirt ProShop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 80–100g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 20 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 9–11
Offset: 0 | Speed: 20
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: Autoblade | Speed: 6 | Force: 8
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 12–18
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 302°F / 150°C
  • Time: 10–12 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® UltraWeed™

Made in USA

CAD-CUT® UltraWeed™Shop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 60–90g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 20 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 7–9
Offset: 0 | Speed: 20
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Standard
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: 2 | Speed: 4 | Force: 2
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 8–12
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 260–300°F / 127–150°C
  • Time: 12 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean

CAD-CUT® UV Shift

Color-Changing

CAD-CUT® UV ShiftShop →

100% CottonPreshrunk Cotton100% PolyesterCotton/Poly Blends

✂ Cut Settings

Roland GX/GS-24
Blade: 45° | Force: 60–100g
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 30 cm/s
Graphtec
Blade: 45° | Force: 7–9
Offset: 0 | Speed: 30
Cricut Explore / Maker
Blade: Fine-Point
Setting: Iron-on
Silhouette Cameo 4 & 5
Material: HTV-Smooth
Blade: Autoblade | Speed: 8 | Force: 13
Siser Romeo & Juliet
Blade: 45° | Force: 10–15
Offset: 0.25 | Speed: 10

⏱ Application Instructions

  • Temperature: 302°F / 150°C
  • Time: 10–12 seconds
  • Pressure: Medium
  • Peel: Hot

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Machine wash inside out
  • No bleach
  • Normal dry
  • No dry clean
✂ Cutting Notes

Always test cut prior to any production run. For optimal cutting and weeding, maintain a line thickness of at least 1/16" for lettering & logos.

🧺 Care Instructions

Machine wash inside out using mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Dry at a normal dryer setting on household machines. Do not dry clean.

📦 Storage

Store at 65–70°F with 50% relative humidity. Keep away from direct heat, sunlight, and humidity. Recommended shelf life: 1 year.

Laser Cuttable Materials

Laser Compatible

The following Stahls' CAD-CUT® materials can be cut safely and efficiently with a laser engraver. Always refer to your laser manufacturer for recommended specifications.

Chroma-TWILL™
Glimmer
Glitter Flake™
Hologram
Metallic Puff
Premium Plus™
Soft Metallic
SportFilm Lite™
Thermo-FILM®
Thermo-GRIP®
UltraWeed™
UV Shift
Puff
Reflective II
ReflectPRO™ *
Silicone Dye-Block™
Soft Foam

* Made with 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective

Fabric Compatibility

When working with tri-blends, choose material based on the highest fiber content in the blend. Stahls' recommends testing on your specific fabric before any production run.

Material 100% Cotton Preshrunk Cotton 100% Polyester Cotton/Poly Lycra®/Spandex Nylon Uncoated Nylon Sublimated Poly Cordura®
Chroma-TWILL™●●●●
Glimmer●●●●
Glitter Flake™●●●●
Glow *●●●●
Hologram●●●●
Metallic Puff●●●●
Premium Plus™●●●●●
Puff●●●●
Reflective II●●●●●
ReflectPRO™●●●●●●●
Silicone Dye-Block™●●●●●●
Soft Flock●●●●●●
Soft Foam●●●●
Soft Metallic●●●
SportFilm Lite™●●●●●●
Thermo-FILM®●●●●
Thermo-GRIP®●●●●●
T-Shirt Pro●●●●
UltraWeed™●●●●
UV Shift●●●●

* Glow is not CPSIA compliant.

Important: All settings are suggested starting points. Adjust based on blade condition, cutting strip wear, and mat age. Always perform a test cut before production. Settings sourced from official Stahls' documentation and stahls.com craft cutter settings (2025–2026).
Download Craft Cutter Settings PDF  |  View on Stahls.com
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