How to Choose the Right Heat Press to Fit Your Needs - T-Shirt …
Sep 12, 2007 · Large: Any type of 16x20 heat press is considered to be a large heat press and very few have a need for anything larger. This size of press easily does 11x17 transfers that you print on an inkjet printer, the largest preprinted transfers offered on the market, large names and numbers on garments and multiple small items.
5 Tips: How to select which heat press to buy? | T-Shirt Forums
Dec 28, 2006 · A few months ago, I really knew nothing about heat press brands and what things you would want to look for when buying a heat press. Here are some of the things I've learned and how I learned them 1. Size does matter. When selecting a heat press, go for the largest press size that your budget will allow. A minimum of 15x15" is often recommended.
Heat press issue - T-Shirt Forums
Jun 26, 2024 · A good 15x15" heat plate will weigh around 10kg (22 pounds) and cost around $40 wholesale. Cheap presses sold by reputable retailers are more reliable, but often use the lighter and cheaper heat plates. Less metal = less heat storage. Combine this with the cheap oven style heating elements cheap presses use, and you have a really crappy heat-press.
Heat Press and Heat Transfers - T-Shirt Forums
Nov 20, 2024 · T-Shirt Crossover - diary of a heat press newbie This section of the forum is where Rodney, a die hard screen printing fan, journeys into the world of heat press and heat transfers. Coming from the perspective of a complete heat press newbie making t-shirts for the first time.
Uneven pressure on brand new press - T-Shirt Forums
Feb 22, 2021 · That price almost certainly is from using sub-standard components and undersized heat elements. A quality heat press in that size range will run $1000. There are reasons that brand names carry a higher cost. Better materials, better service and parts are available. Odds are that heat press will not work for dye sublimation, if you ever go that way.
Is your own heat press and printer really worth it?
Aug 3, 2024 · 100s for the heat press, 100s for the printer, the usual rip-off prices for printer ink and so on (yes I know there are cheaper refills). You just have to scan this forum to see the number of issues! Issues with heat, colors, centering, and so on.
Heat Press Pressure Gauge Add On | T-Shirt Forums
Mar 11, 2013 · My heat press is fairly cheap (no name generic chinese brand) although so far has produced good results. Would be great to know how much pressure is being applied so I can match that up with the transfer sheets specifications …
is it possible to use heat press on dry fit shirts?
Jun 6, 2009 · The collar area also needs to be smooth before you go down with the platen or the heat/pressure will press permanent wrinkles in the collar. The reason dri-fit shirts are marked "DO NOT IRON" is because most home irons can get hot enough to melt the shirt if you hold the iron in one place long enough (only a few seconds).
Which Heat Press? Heat Press Nations or Proworldinc
Apr 17, 2011 · I need to purchase another heat press machine for my store. I'm looking to spend under $500 and have been looking at proworldincs that they have for $300 and a heat press nation press for $320. Heat press nations is digital and seems to have more bells and whistles. But has anyone used either of these machines or recommend one over the other.
How to avoid discoloration from heatpress and "ghost" box
Sep 21, 2015 · Just starting my heat press journey (testing on sweatshirts) and I've run into the problem with two things: 1 - Discoloration. The area in which the heat press covers seems to discolor the garment (more visible on darker colors; black, red, etc).