Heat Presses – What Is A Heat Press Machine?



Whether you are already running one or you are going to open a new custom garment printing business, one of the machines you are going to buy is a heat press machine. The heat press machine is used for transferring a graphic design on a fabric or any other substrate. This is a modern, easy and affordable way for laying some artwork on t-shirts, caps and other surfaces. This is one of the best alternatives to other printing methods such as screen printing and sublimation.  
           
With the help of the heat press machine, you can transfer some text, graphic or any other artwork on garments, shirts, metals, wood, cooking wares, mouse pads, tote bags, cups, hat brim, paper memo cubes and a lot more items. 

The machine consists of an electronically heated metal surface. Pressure is applied on this heating surface known as platen. You might be thinking that when there are old methods such as screen printing, why you should invest in a heat press machine. The printing job with this machine is a lot more profitable. By using a heat press machine, you can have a fast turnover in shirts. Having this machine allows you to take bigger orders as you can easily deliver the order on time and still cut a decent profit. This machine is way more affordable when compared to other printing machines. If you fork out a little more for a high –quality machine, you can buy the most advanced machine. Soon you will recoup the amount.

Operating a heat press machine does not require any special training. Anyone with a little guidance can print excellent quality graphics that too at very high speed. Moreover, due to its design and size, the machine is very portable. So, it does not occupy much space in your small shop. The high-speed machine allows you to print and deliver bigger orders in a brief span of time. This machine for printing graphics on garments is a lot better than other machines in every aspect be it price, efficiency or speed. For example, when you are printing using the screen printing technique, this method leaves a rough texture on the fabric or any other surface. Screen printing method does not print the entire design at once. 

Different screens are required for different colors. However, the heat press machine prints the entire design at once and the design is also very smooth. Printing series of special effects is a lot easier with this machine. Despite the machine operates at very high temperature approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit, it does not affect the quality of the print.  

The machine is very versatile as it can be used for printing design on any of the following:

  • Clothing  (cotton, satin and synthetic fabrics)
  • Mugs
  • Koozies
  • Tiles
  • Umbrellas
  • Mouse pads and more  

I    Investing in a heat press machine is going to be a wise move for your business. You can deliver exceptional quality products on time even when it is a big and urgent order.  

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