ALMAAS Hot-fix is made from carefully selected raw materials which define its character and uniqueness from sizes as little as 1.70 mm (ss6) in diameter to over just over 10 mm (ss34) in diameter. The sizes are referred to (and ordered) by Stone Size (Ss). e.g. SS20. These flat back stones are manufactured with a special heat sensitive glue on the backing. They have multi faceted front (lots of little smooth flat surfaces shaping the top), and a flat back which has usually has a foil coating applied to help reflect the light and sparkle. They're often referred to as "flat back rhinestones" and can be attached with either glue, heat or a metal setting (tiffany, rim mount or sew on) without making the base fabric crinkle.
When this glue is heated it melts into the fabric and forms an excellent bond that can not only be washed, but also dry-cleaned. This is an important added advantage if garments are to be sold commercially and it also opens up the range of specialized fabrics that previously, because of the cleaning methods required, could only be decorated with sewn or clamped stones.
With ALMAAS hot fix stones you can create your own designs or add extra stones to ready made transfers, the possibilities are endless. These Hot fix stones can be applied with a household iron or a heat press, and specialized tools which pick up the stones as well as heating them are now available. One of the most successful and economical tool is the ALMAAS Applicator Wand ... be sure to check it out in the Tools Category .
