12 Best Vinyl for Cricut Projects Right Now

The Cricut Smart Permanent Vinyl in white is a 13-inch by 3-foot roll that cuts without a mat. White permanent vinyl is a staple for labels and decals on dark surfaces. It has a bestseller rank of #12 in its category, which tells you how often people come back to this one.

This is the removable version of Cricut’s Smart Vinyl, also in white, but in a much larger 13-inch by 12-foot roll. Removable vinyl peels off cleanly for up to two years without leaving residue, which makes it the right call for renters or seasonal decor that you might want to update later. The 12-foot length means fewer mid-project roll changes.

Cricut’s Smart Iron On is their heat transfer vinyl for fabric projects, and this 13-inch by 3-foot roll works with the Maker 3 and Explore 3 for matless cutting. If you’re making custom shirts or tote bags, this is a clean white HTV that holds up through washes. It’s ranked #13 in its category for a reason.

The Cricut Everyday Iron-On in black is a 12 by 24 inch sheet, which is enough for most single-shirt designs. Black iron-on is the most-used HTV color, and this one applies with a household iron or heat press. Simple, reliable, and one of the better discounted items this week.

If your project calls for some sparkle, Cricut’s Value Glitter Iron On is a 10-inch by 8-foot roll in white glitter. Glitter HTV works best on cotton and poly-cotton blends. The texture adds dimension that regular HTV can’t match, especially on darker fabrics where the glitter catches light.

Cricut SportFlex is designed specifically for stretchy athletic fabrics like nylon and polyester blends. Regular iron-on can crack or peel when fabric stretches, but SportFlex moves with the material. If you’re customizing jerseys or workout gear, this is the one to use.

Cricut Premium Removable Vinyl in wine is a 12-inch by 15-foot roll. The wine color is a nice alternative to the usual black and white palette. This removable vinyl leaves no residue for up to two years, so it works well for wall decals or seasonal kitchen labels.

This roll is sized specifically for the Cricut Joy at 5.5 inches by 4 feet, with a glossy teal finish. Teal is a popular color for home organization labels and small decor projects. Joy owners tend to go through vinyl quickly on smaller cuts, and this gives you enough for several batches of labels or decals.

The Rainbow Sampler pack comes with 25 sheets of 12 by 12 inch permanent vinyl in assorted colors. If you’re just starting out or want a range of colors without buying individual rolls, this is the most practical option in the batch. It’s part of Cricut’s Big Spring Deal, and the variety means you won’t run out of color options mid-project.

This is a 1-foot by 21-foot roll of clear transfer tape that works with most vinyl types. Twenty-one feet lasts a long time, especially if you’re doing small to medium decals. The clear material lets you see exactly where you’re placing your design before pressing it down.

The Joy-sized StrongGrip tape is 5.5 inches by 48 inches, made for thicker or textured vinyl that standard transfer tape can’t grab. If you’re using glitter vinyl or heavier materials on the Cricut Joy, this is the tape to reach for. Regular grip tape tends to lose hold on anything with texture.

The Brother ScanNCut DX standard tack mat is a 12 by 12 inch replacement cutting mat. If you’re a ScanNCut user rather than a Cricut user, this is a good price on a mat that handles cardstock and vinyl. Cutting mats lose their tack over time, and having a spare means you’re not stuck waiting on a delivery mid-project.