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POLI-TAPE®Heat TransferVinyls
The complete line of professional heat transfer vinyl — formerly Specialty Materials — now unified under one industry-leading brand. Made in Germany. Trusted in America.
Formerly Specialty Materials
OEKO-TEX Certified
VEGAN
CPSIA Compliant
Why Print Shops Choose POLI-TAPE
- 69-color POLI-FLEX® TURBO line — the largest range in the market
- Apply at just 265°F in 5 seconds — saves time and energy costs
- Anti-sublimation properties for sublimated sportswear
- All products laser cuttable — no extra tooling required
- Seamless SKU transition from Specialty Materials
- Entire production in-house from raw material to finished film
Former Specialty Materials Customers — You're in the Right Place
Get SKU Guide
POLI-TAPE® acquired Specialty Materials. Same trusted product, new brand name. Every SKU is cross-referenced — your TFT, UPT, GFU, DFPP, and DS codes map directly to new POLI-TAPE codes. See the full cross-reference table below.
69
TURBO Colors
5s
Apply Time @ 265°F
35
Pearl Glitter Colors
40+
Years in Market
Cut Films
The POLI-FLEX® Cut Film Line
From everyday garment decoration to safety workwear — there's a POLI-FLEX® film for every job and every fabric.
⚡ Flagship Product
Energy Saving
Anti-Sublimation
POLI-FLEX® TURBO
Formerly: TFT- series (Specialty Materials)
The new flagship for garment decorators. POLI-FLEX® TURBO applies at just 265°F in 5 seconds — or 320°F in 3 seconds — making it up to 3× faster than classic flex. Anti-sublimation properties make it ideal for polyester sportswear. Unique matte finish. Excellent wash resistance to 60°C.
265°F
Min. Temp
5 sec
Press Time
69
Colors / 3 Finishes
Standard · Metallic · Neon · Glossy
Layerable
Laser Cuttable
44 PSI Medium Pressure
60°C Wash
Market Leader
POLI-FLEX® Premium
Formerly: PLS- series
The proven benchmark since 2006. Classic 320°F / 15-second application. Real matte finish with soft touch feel. Preferred for work-wear requiring 80°C washability and long-term durability.
320°F / 15 sec
80°C Washable
12 Colors
PVC-Free
Anti Ink Migration
POLI-FLEX® Blockout Soft
Formerly: SB- series
Built specifically for sublimated sportswear. Double-layer protection blocks dye migration from reactive sublimation inks — a common problem on team jerseys and performance apparel.
265°F / 5 sec
Double Blockout Layer
60°C Wash
✨ 35 Colors
Made in Germany
POLI-FLEX® Pearl Glitter
Formerly: GFU / GFO-RB series
The only European-made sparkle HTV. 340µm film with excellent flexibility and soft feel. White and pastel colors accept sublimation ink for creative custom looks. Precise cutting for fine lettering.
320°F / 15 sec
35 Colors
Standard + Pastel
60°C Wash
Velvet Touch
POLI-FLOCK TUBITHERM®
Formerly: DFPP- series
Dense, ultra-soft velvet finish using high-end rayon and polyamide fibers. Zero fluff on the flock. Ideal for hoodies, jackets, and premium apparel. Combines beautifully with standard flex for layered designs.
320°F / 15 sec
20 Colors
29 PSI Low Pressure
60°C Wash
EN ISO 20471
3M Scotchlite
POLI-FLEX® Reflex
Retro-reflective HTV for safety workwear and high-visibility applications. EN ISO 20471:2013 certified versions built on 3M Scotchlite technology. Color versions for sports and kids' wear.
EN 20471 Certified
TURBO + Standard
Nylon Version (4882)
Fire Safe
POLI-FLEX® Flame Retardant
DIN EN ISO 4589-2 certified for firefighter suits, racing suits, oil platform workwear, and public-area textile decoration. Available in 8 colors including metallics. Printable version also available.
320°F / 15 sec
DIN EN ISO 4589-2
8 Colors
3D Effect
POLI-FLEX® PUFF
Formerly: FFPU-PUFF series
Expands into a soft raised 3D surface when pressed. Bold dimensional look for lettering, numbers, and graphic elements. Available in standard, neon, and metallic finishes across 16 colors.
290°F / 8 sec
16 Colors
Standard · Neon · Metallic
Special Fabrics
POLI-FLEX® Nylon
Formerly: TFX- series
Specially formulated adhesive for hydrophobic, impregnated, and difficult nylon fabrics where standard HTV won't bond. Includes a 2-step pre-pressing process for guaranteed adhesion.
300°F / 10 sec
Pre-Press 4 sec
White + Black
WOW Effects
POLI-FLEX® IMAGE + MIRROR
Formerly: PLS-98xx · DFSM · DS- series
Special effects including Glitter (7 colors), Starflex holographic, Carbon, Dimension 3D, Design (Camo/Leopard/Zebra), Luminous glow-in-the-dark, and Mirror chrome finishes.
Glitter · Starflex · Carbon
Mirror DF / DFP
Dimension · Luminous
Why POLI-TAPE
The True Manufacturer
Every roll is produced start-to-finish in POLI-TAPE's German factory — from raw material to finished film.
Made in Germany
Every product manufactured entirely in-house at POLI-TAPE's German facility — no outsourced film components. Quality you can count on every roll.
Energy-Saving TURBO
Running at 265°F vs 320°F uses up to 35–50% less energy for heat-up and press maintenance. Real dollar savings across a full production day.
Widest Color Range
69 TURBO colors across Standard, Metallic, Neon, and Glossy finishes. Plus 35 Pearl Glitter shades — more color choices than any competing line.
Fully Certified
OEKO-TEX Standard 100, VEGAN certified, and CPSIA compliant. Safe for children's apparel. Required for school and promotional garment work.
Printable Films
POLI-TAPE® Printable HTV
Full-color digital decoration for wide-format and roll-to-roll workflows. Compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-curable inks.
TURBO PRINT Series
The go-to printable flex film. Apply at 265–320°F. Anti-sublimation. Excellent wash resistance. The 4046 NON-ADHESIVE is the recommended all-around choice.
FLEXPRINT Series
The classic 320°F printable flex range. Includes the popular FLEXPRINT 2160 semi-gloss and the ultra-thin 4033 at just 50µm for a near-invisible soft hand feel.
Special Printable Films
For shops with unique requirements: nylon substrates, puff 3D effects, and flame retardant applications in printable format.
POLI-TACK® Transfer Tapes
High-temp polyester transfer tapes for positioning and applying printed and cut flex designs. Three tack levels — high, medium, and low.
Specialty Materials → POLI-TAPE
SKU Cross-Reference Guide
Your existing Specialty Materials part numbers map directly to new POLI-TAPE codes. Use this guide when reordering or submitting POs to KG Supplies.
| Product Line | Old SM Prefix | New POLI-TAPE Prefix | Old Code Example | New Code Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLI-FLEX® TURBO Standard | TFT-1xxxx | TUR-xxxx | TFT-14902 | TUR-4902 Black |
| POLI-FLEX® TURBO Neon / Metallic | TFT-1xxxx | TUR-xxxx | TFT-14903 | TUR-4903 Neon Blue |
| POLI-FLEX® Premium | PLS-9xxx | PREM-xxx | PLS-9100 | PREM-401 White |
| POLI-FLEX® Nylon | TFX-8xxx | NYL-4xxx | TFX-8100 | NYL-4801 White |
| POLI-FLEX® PUFF | FFPU-PUFF xx | PUF-PFxx | FFPU-PUFF 01 | PUF-PF01 White |
| POLI-FLEX® Blockout Soft | SB-3xxx | BO-4xxx | SB-3105 | BO-4501 S White |
| POLI-FLEX® Pearl Glitter | GFU xx / GFO-RB xxx | PGTL-xxx | GFU 01 | PGTL-450 Silver |
| POLI-FLOCK TUBITHERM® | DFPP-xxx | FLK-PLT xxx | DFPP-001 | FLK-PLT 001 White |
| POLI-FLEX® IMAGE Glitter | PLS-98xx | IMG-4xx | PLS-9848 | IMG-434 Glitter White |
| POLI-FLEX® IMAGE Starflex | DS-5xxx | STAR-4xx | DS-5650 | STAR-491 Starflex Silver |
| POLI-FLEX® Mirror DF | DFSM-xx | MIR-DF0xxx | DFSM-01 | MIR-DF0001 Silver |
| TURBO PRINT Printable | UPT-xxxx | TPRT-xxxx | UPT-4046 | TPRT-4046 |
| POLI-TACK Transfer Tapes | TM-8xx | POLI-TACK 8xx | TM-850 | POLI-TACK 850 |
Need a full cross-reference? Call (602) 272-8655 or email Sales@kgsupplies.com
Certifications & Standards
All POLI-TAPE HTV films carry these certifications
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100D22-2125 Hohenstein
VEGANV-Label Certified
CPSIAChildren's Product Safe
EN ISO 20471Reflex Series
DIN EN ISO 4589-2Flame Retardant Series
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