Press Release
A' Design Award in Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design Goes to Htvront Weprint Printable Vinyl Membrane Material by Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd.
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd. for prosumer products and workshop equipment design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design category for Htvront Weprint Printable Vinyl Membrane Material by Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd.. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Htvront Weprint Printable Vinyl Membrane Material
Htvront Weprint is a printable heat transfer vinyl used to decorate garments and other fabrics. Weprint combines heat transfer vinyl and sublimation methods, so detailed patterns, gradients and multicolor designs can be printed on a single layer without cutting or layering. The material is compatible with most inkjet printers and works on cotton, polyester and blended fabrics. Weprint is made from water based polyurethane, TPU and PES, with no added organic solvents. The printed colors resist washing, fading and peeling.
About Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd.
HTVRONT stands as one of Sijiu Tech brands, a collection of R&D, production, and sales in one of the handcraft DIY materials & equipment manufacturing enterprises. It attaches great importance to R&D investment and innovation and has formed its own set of standards in HTV production. It produces Heat Transfer Vinyl, Adhesive Vinyl, Sublimation Paper, Heat Press, Weeding Tools, Resin, etc., for craft enthusiasts.
Award Record
Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd. is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. All of the awards belong to the 2024 - 2025 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design Award
The A' Equipment Design Award is an international equipment design competition recognizing good equipment designs by equipment designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to equipment designers, prosumer product manufacturers, industrial design studios and equipment brands from all countries. Entries typically include 3D printers, workshop equipment, compact lathes, desktop CNC machines, engraving tools and high-precision scales. Awarded equipment designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/prosumer-products
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/170290
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170290
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170290
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/362782
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Htvront Weprint Printable Vinyl Membrane Material
- Function
- Printable Vinyl Membrane Material
- Category
- Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Colors
- Lavender, Silver, Light Gray, Dark Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170290
Credits
- Team
- Amy Ai
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Htvront Weprint is an innovative printable heat transfer vinyl that combines HTV and sublimation technologies, overcoming their limitations. Unlike traditional HTV, it allows full color, gradient, and detailed designs without layering. Compatible with inkjet printers, it works on cotton, polyester, and blends. The eco friendly, organic solvent free production and single layer design reduce waste and enhance sustainability.
- Inspiration
- Traditional htv requires layering, increasing material waste and complexity. Weprint revolutionizes this by enabling vibrant, full color transfers in one step, reducing excess vinyl use and eliminating the need for separate light and dark fabric materials. Its eco friendly, solvent free design minimizes environmental impact while simplifying the process, saving time, and making sustainable, high quality transfers accessible to all.
- Research
- Htvront Weprint solves common heat transfer issues like fading, wrinkling, and complex layering. It enables intricate patterns, smooth gradients, and vibrant multi color designs, all on a single layer. Its innovative design ensures long lasting colors that won’t peel or fade. Compatible with most inkjet printers, it delivers sharp, accurate prints. By streamlining the transfer process, it makes custom printing effortless for both beginners and professionals.
- Challenge
- Weprint is the first safe and eco friendly printable heat transfer vinyl on the market that ensures printing fluency and success rates while delivering vibrant colors. Compatible with all printers, it supports diverse materials and adapts to both light and dark fabrics. The innovation effectively addresses washing induced wrinkles, color fading, and sustains long lasting color brilliance.
- Realization and Technology
- Weprint is made from eco friendly materials like water based polyurethane, TPU, and PES, with no added organic solvents. Its advanced structure simplifies the printing process, effectively reducing resource consumption. Also ensures vibrant, long lasting colors while maintaining wash resistance. This durability reduces waste and the need for frequent replacements and preserves creations, whether custom apparel, family outfits, or heartfelt gifts, allowing memories and creativity to last.
- Operation and Interaction
- Weprint delivers vibrant, long lasting colors without fading or peeling, ensuring a professional finish that stands up to repeated washing. Compatible with almost all inkjet printers, it works seamlessly on cotton, polyester, and blends, eliminating the need for separate materials for light and dark fabrics. Its ease of use and durability make it the perfect choice for both home creators and small business owners looking to produce high quality, customized designs.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project started in July 2024 in Changsha, China, and is expected to launch in the U.S. market in 2025.
- Keywords
- printable vinyl, htvront, wash resistant, vibrant prints
