Heat Press CUSTOM HATS With Printed Heat Transfer Vinyl🔥

Learning how to make custom hats with printable heat transfer vinyl and one of the best pieces of equipment in the game, the Stahls 360 IQ hat heat press.
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0:00 Start
0:13 360 IQ Update
0:57 Why Use Heat Transfer Vinyl
1:35 The Designs
2:33 Ad
3:25 Which Heat Transfer Vinyl To Use
4:58 Printing The Transfers
5:24 Drying The Prints
6:11 Wheelie!
6:23 Cutting The Heat Transfer Vinyl
6:42 Which Hats To Use
7:10 How To Heat Press The Vinyl
8:07 Heat Pressing The Hats
9:03 The Final Product
9:24 Final Thoughts
11:03 Bloopers
#heatpress #heattransfervinyl #customhats

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Coming back to this video 2 years later after getting the materials to do my first hats. Freaking pumped

[@Nico-rw1uo]

Better late than never. Go road ahead

[@cannabisculture5195]

As always crispy tight video. I have been using Htv for a while and really wanted that hat press. Glad to see you have that printer dialed in. Cheers

[@TonyLoewen]

Turned out awesome

[@roaminrabbitt]

This video is unbelievably perfect today. While I’m still waiting on parts to repair my PRS100, I’ve been picking vinyls to try out HTV on about 200 hats I just got in while I get my embroidery back up & running. Substantial difference is that I’ll be attempting this with an Easypress, buuuut I ordered my IQ 360 (or vice versa) about a week and a half ago. Due to arrive 3/8!

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya you'll love the 360, it's untouchable by anything else out there right now

[@tooeztv760]

Bro you’ve come such a long way I remember watching your first time screen printing series when we’re struggling to burn a screen and the machine kept coming out registration lol. I drop my own brand on the 3/8/21 and in a way your a part of it so thanks for being consistent. Keep dropping these bangers. 🤙🏾

[@leestuart38]

Things have definitely come a long way since then, I was terrible haha. Glad to be a part of it, good luck with the drop!

[@leviteapparel]

I agree with you Bro having an embroidered machine is cool but it's not always efficient. For certain projects

[@BeardedManCrafts]

I've had this press for about 5 months and it's really awesome especially for the 3d patches and silicone patches :) Awesome video my dude :)

[@leestuart38]

It's such a solid machine. I love it 🤘🏻

[@layedoutproductions2962]

Game Changer....... Thank you for the update.

[@MikeTees]

thaaaaaank you ,Keep being GREAT love the videos as always !!!!!!

[@E11evens]

Great job dude. So vibrant, and great info as per ✌🏼

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot

[@PolkaDotPearle]

That’s a good ICC setting you’ve got, the LS38 one looks amazing!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks!

[@padinjl]

i love the content you put man your awesome

[@reyo4589]

Hey Lee thanks for inspiring others. I just ordered my Hotronix 360 IQ, I can't wait to get it👊

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya you're gonna love it 🤘🏻

[@elchingonoriginal]

Hot damn 🔥 another hot video! Thanks for always keeping it real

[@leestuart38]

👊🏻👊🏻

[@Mattspeak86]

Thanks for the info! Sick video! keep it up!!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks!

[@darkridgeproductions2760]

Printed Stahl's numbers for ball teams today. Did a digital camo fill on them, looks sweet. Really love that skull logo you did here. Slick design. 👍

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot 🤘🏻

[@que-artcollection2539]

Thank you for this video , i appreciate this so much.

[@kevinmortensen7825]

Cool stuff 🎉

[@sjm8510]

HTV also looks great on hats if raised, heat applied on felt, cut, and applied to hats with htv adhesive. Lil more work, but looks really good.

[@sixfootsix2k2]

Thank you 🙏🏾 🔥

[@mwinner101]

Solid review on the hat press. 👍 I’m looking forward to seeing what the DTG printer will do with that LS38 logo.

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya I'm definitely going to be testing this design with it 🙌🏻

[@bendavis9253]

Gnarly video and designs as usual. Awesome stuff man. 👍

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot dude 🤘🏻

[@Saeedooooo]

These material works like a charm on a latex printer as well and there is no need to wait to dry because it comes out completely dry right out of the printer.

[@leestuart38]

This stuff does NOT work on a latex printer. There are vinyls made for using on latex printers but this is not one of them, it's solvent only. Solvent also produces way better quality

[@pearlcustoms]

Great video Lee. I'll be attempting this with sublimation htv.

[@hallman321]

Awesome! Thanks

[@rajeebh5557]

That retro chrome LS38 logo looks 🔥. Great job man! Love your videos.

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot

[@merrette]

Been using Neenah 3G Jet Opaque and have had real nice results with it so far. Yes it's a desktop printable but for a smaller business, just getting going, thousands for solvent printers in the beginning are not feasible. Get a good pigment ink printer and you will see pretty durable results.

[@joshg2263]

Hey man what printer do you use ?

[@superteeprints371]

cool video lee hats look awesome great work

[@leestuart38]

Much appreciated 🤘🏻

[@ParsonsDesigns]

110% agree with you on the embroidery! I may never look at a 6 panel hat the same again, "butt Crack" lol !!! Great Hat choice with the Yupoong and those turned out Sick!!!! So clean, Nice work bro.

[@leestuart38]

Much appreciated dude 👊🏻👊🏻

[@londonstickerz7927]

Heck yea! When I see notification from Lee, I drop everything, including my kid and it`s time to watch this master at work! I did noticed that jumper in the Instagram post the other day and wanted to ask what is it, because I couldn't see the whole thing. Now I see it and I can thank you for introducing me to Sylosi! Found them a while ago in your story, they're on my playlist since then. The editing dude! jeez! You killed it as always! Glad to see you got that Roland fully working, bet you don't want to repeat that process ever again I can see Wheels hair on your right shoulder in 3rd chapter :))) don't kill me.. I like Wheels, he's cute AF! Let that beard grow man!!! One day, ill afford that hat press

[@leestuart38]

Sylosis is incredible, they've been in my top 3 favorite bands for over a decade. Apparently there's no lint roller on earth that can save me from having wheelie hair covering me in these things 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@angrycloudz234]

thanks for the information

[@schpoe123]

Dude you are so helpful with thus stuff you have no idea... THANKS

[@leestuart38]

Glad to help 🤘🏻

[@heavyhammersforge9240]

So Solid Bro!!!

[@vladprints]

I was thinking about HVT for a hat job, I swear youtube reads minds. HMMMMMMMMMM. Keep up the good work

[@SophieAnnPlays]

I love your videos! Also ESO is FANTASTIC!

[@leestuart38]

I'm a huge ESO nerd 🤓

[@certifiedstorm5231]

great work

[@Jolsen002]

You are still my hero.

[@chiguy_]

those do look killer for sure - can't wait till you get a bigger shop and you are able to do so much more.. also your fault with wheels you started to play so now you must ALWAYS play. lol. keep up the great work cheers.

[@ChuuChuuKitsune]

I'd love if you could do more videos about the Roland! I use one at work and I still don't have it working as well as I'd like it. As usual, awesome video!

[@leestuart38]

I agree, I should cover that thing more

[@beardedelephant3023]

Just got mine last week. It’s a dope press 🔥

[@leestuart38]

It's sooooo good

[@SteenslandMedia]

Damn those hats are dope!

[@AdolfoGallardoJr]

Awesome content!!!

[@IncinerateThee]

That Dimebag Darrell guitar tho!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘 Now I just need to get my hands on that skull Rouge Lab Hat. Hats so DOPE!!!

[@leestuart38]

I guess I better make a few 🤔

[@IncinerateThee]

@@leestuart38 When you do, let me know plz! I’d love to have one. Literally jonesing for one man. 🤣 Legit the sickest hat I’ve seen in years. 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@joshuahayden784]

The retro logo one is sooooooo clean ✊🏽🔥

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man, I love the colors in that version

[@alexanderorr6419]

Super informative! I am struggling a bit to get my press dialed in. I use Richardson 112 and Yupoong 6606 mostly and a few Richardson 320 or other chino style hats. I am using 1.4 - 1.6mm genuine leather patches. Originally I was using the stahls thermo adhesive and was struggling to get the patches to stick to the hats. I could get the adhesive to adhere to the patch but not to the the hat. I switched to heat n bond ultimate and had more success but am still running into issues with adhesion here and there I’d say 1or 2 of 5. I use the standard 320 280 heat settings. Time is 45 seconds. First adhesive attachment is 5 seconds. Pressure is 5-7. When I called, Stahls actually said you were the man and may be able to help! So help! 😂 jkjk. Let me know your thoughts if possible.

[@mannyquezada7656]

You got me bro 💯

[@lancedelozier2106]

Awesome video! Inspired me to buy this press. Also, I just bought the VG2540 (saw thats what you're running). Im coming from a VS540i. Subscribed and hit the bell! Also, I come from film making, kick ass job on your editing.

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot man!

[@pedrodanilosilvamarcelo3903]

Great job bro! Saludos from Perú 🇵🇪

[@leestuart38]

Thanks!

[@marcustaylorlive]

Bro I’m bouta take my work to a new level! 🙏🏽

[@calicreez1009]

Nigga wth u duin on here LMAO 🤣

[@AngieD300]

best thing I've done all day is come across your channel. your set up is GOALS AF. I've been wanting to do HTV on a hat, but my only solution was sublimated easy subli...your stuff is dope though!!! Thanks for this vid

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot! If you need transfers hit us up 🤘🏻

[@AngieD300]

@@leestuart38 I definitely will...working on designs and until I get a setup, I'd love to have transfers made up. So, when you mention this printable HTV is to be used with solvent inks, do mean only the print/cut printers (like the Roland), or can those eco tank printers, using solvent ink, be used as well? thank you

[@figokid]

i desparately need a filming course from you please :) . im watching from cozumel México

[@Superpolaco]

You back 😀😀😀✌️✌️✌️

[@leestuart38]

Didn't go anywhere 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@skimch13]

So good. The last printable htv I used didn't turn out well. My next run I'll definitely have you print for me. How does their older hat press work with it? Cheers!

[@crumptees]

We do sublimated patches for high detail designs when someone wants it on caps.

[@leestuart38]

That's another way to do it

[@crumptees]

I like the look of the material of the caps coming through the transfer. Gives the look of it being directly printed instead of a transfer

[@c.h.5510]

@@crumptees I wanna see🤩

[@darkridgeproductions2760]

I have 500 adhesive back patches to do next week on Richardson caps. Nice order, but dang it's going to be a repetitive grind. 😂

[@ta-shunanderson5444]

That 5 panel v 6 panel tip is A1

[@Mr_Chuckles]

Super video Lee, thanks. Your videos sealed the deal on me getting a 360. I love using HTV as it really increases the range of what can be printed. And of course minimal weeding compared to just plain cut vinyl. But, the only thing that puts me off HTV is the glossiness of the solvent ink. No matter how matte the actual HTV, the gloss of the ink makes the logo unreadable at the right angle. Or maybe I'm just doing something wrong...

[@leestuart38]

It really depends on the material you use more than the ink. This material I'm using in the video prints very matte and always looks great.

[@Mr_Chuckles]

@@leestuart38 thanks Lee, might try a different vinyl then. I'm using Siser Softprint Colour Matte. It looks super matte before printing.

[@redlibra2096]

Great vid...as ALWAYS! We purchased this machine based in your recommendation and review! We even connected and ordered leather/embroidered patches from your recommended person. I made my first hats last weekend. They turned out sweet. It show a little scorching and we immediately orderd the flex sheet. Playing around with regular vinyl now...is there a formula for setting the platens for regular vinyl? Also, how do we order the full color vibrant patches from you? Is there a min quantity? Please let us know. Dope!! Thank you and keep doing what you do....so inspiring!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@leestuart38]

For vinyl applications I usually run the lower platen on the colder side since the material is so thin and doesn't really need the extra bottom heat. 200° seems to work well for that. If you want transfers just shoot me an email through the rogue lab site with some info about what you're after 🤘🏻

[@beardboxdesigns3262]

Those are nice

[@mrhack1921]

Nice content dude 🔥🔥🔥😍

[@leestuart38]

Thanks 👊🏻

[@khurramahmed8455]

Excellent video and great tips - I want to step up my print workshop with a Roland Printer/ Plotter like yours, which is the model you use/ is there any other model you would recommend me to check out?

[@30psiCTR]

Awesome video bro

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man 👊🏻

[@iamsky6598]

Great video bro. Thanks for all the info. Any heat temperature setting tip for pressing Siser Brick 600 to hats.Would u use the same settings that u mention in video of 290 / 220?

[@nict5781]

Hey brother. I stumbled upon your channel looking at the hotronix hat press videos. I am so inspired. I started up a laser company and am going to do hat patches and other things. Thanks for such great content. Its real. I am curious about what is on your hat in this video? I would be interested in having you create and make some things for me to press myself!

[@bulgarianinvestmentgroup9254]

добра работа,браво

[@spacecityvinyls339]

Lee Stuart, If its curling up on you, it might also be your temp too high. I usually learned to run mine at around 85degrees when i print on HTV. I use SISER printable HTV with my Roland. The stahl brand might need a different temp.

[@leestuart38]

It's from the slight contraction of the ink drying that will curl it if it's cut too quickly

[@benjaminrsutton]

YES!

[@DaPrintHouse]

another cool video! The dry time with ecosolvent is one issue why i went with a Latex printer.

[@leestuart38]

Latex is good for that, it just didn't meet my standards in a few key areas

[@MadebyEdgar]

Hey, I got 2 questions regarding latex printers and was wondering if you can help? -I’ve seen holographic stickers and was wondering if latex printers are good for printing over holographic vinyl? -Do you still laminate the prints after or are they weatherproof right after printing? Thanks in advance.

[@DaPrintHouse]

@@MadebyEdgar i wont spam it here but there is another guy i chat with that does holographic vinyl printing with latex,

[@DaPrintHouse]

@@leestuart38I have my stahls hat press on order as well. edit: ye I used to work at a roland dealer years ago, def still like them. I guess weigh your needs and pick the right one! nice job!

[@TwelveGoneApparel]

I just discovered your channel. Great video

[@leestuart38]

Thanks a lot 👊🏻

[@stevesouthwick6117]

was asking myself earlier about HTV for hats.... a couple hours later, Lee delivers the goods

[@leestuart38]

I'm in your mind 🧠

[@lightningw1537]

Good video Bro👍🏼......I'm looking to start up a hat business, and definitely wanna with the 360, and similar set up you have 👍🏼.

[@leestuart38]

It's the perfect press to do it with 🤘🏻

[@lightningw1537]

@@leestuart38 Thanks Lee, I'm actually watching your videos as we speak👍🏼. Do you actually make the leather patches too?

[@leestuart38]

@@lightningw1537 I make the patches in house now

[@mauriceblad9664]

cooolnessss

[@THEE805RAIDER]

Bout time. 😁

[@Ramellosugahill]

Dope shit awesomeness

[@ozloya]

Hey Man, really enjoy your content. Quick question, how do you keep your studio neat and clean? Do you have a daily routine tidying it up? Greetings from Chihuahua, North Mexico.

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man. I just do a quick cleanup at the start or end of the work day and it stays pretty clean. But if I get ink on something that gets cleaned off immediately

[@elir9711]

Can't wait to get that hat press , your review made me want to get it . Also I would like to know how to get the patches printed with you.

[@leestuart38]

You definitely should, it's a killer press. Go to our website and email us the design and some info about what you need done

[@elir9711]

@@leestuart38 okay, thank you but first the press 🙂

[@ZsoCreative1NJ]

Great content Lee! I think I need to have you make some transfers for me lol

[@leestuart38]

Thanks! I can make that happen 🤘🏻

[@Factory928AC]

@@leestuart38 is there a price sheet or form to fill out you have or do we just send the art work to email?

[@leestuart38]

@@Factory928AC Send the artwork to [e-mail] with the sizing and quantity of the transfers you need

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

Both of those hats are so fucking rad!!!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks man!

[@KustomBreezee]

love this video where do u get the hats from?

[@GrizzlyCubSASK]

epic as always! cat montage could have been a bit longer though.. ahaha

[@leestuart38]

Strongly agree 🙌🏻

[@MrTharakaya2023]

Super bro

[@zooamazonabjelovar8516]

Hey great video! What print is on your military hat?

[@skwilliams01]

Ding!

[@letsmakestickers19]

Dope

[@DiegoFernandes-vv3qo]

Nice Sylosis T shirt!

[@leestuart38]

Hell ya. One of my favorites 🤘🏻

[@DiegoFernandes-vv3qo]

@@leestuart38 great Band!

[@Ramellosugahill]

i need one of those hats

[@schuchartgolf5572]

What are the bare essentials I need for making hats like these? printers etc..

[@katsugi183]

Skill share❤️🙌

[@dasstitchhaus9477]

Great video! Just subscribed! I’m just launching my embroidery business. Invested in a 2-head ZSK...a beast! And want to integrate my new Fusion IQ. My bottleneck is creating original art work. Do you create your own artwork? Also...love your garage setup. I plan to expand into my garage (from the spare bedroom) once the business can swing it and I buy more machines (embroidery, laser, sub, possibly Roland, cap press)...thanks for the great content!!

[@leestuart38]

Thanks! I have a killer designer that works here and I create a decent amount myself.

[@dreezyfranklin]

Does that grey mat prevent the dwaure scotch marks?

[@katieburney2098]

Lee! What’s that color profile you mentioned? I’m getting a Roland BN-20 and would love to have the same color pop!

[@tiyarihaduk]

Hey lee! The bgm is very satisfying.❤️ But i dont understand how that logo get printed? Is that on printer or in vinyl cutter! Because i dont understand how to transfer multicolor with vinyl heat press 😭. Will be waiting for your reply 🚩

[@juniorsalvador5795]

🔥🔥🔥 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@ordazmin]

Hey, thank you for been so Detailed with everything! Great video! Question; can this machine press woven patches on caps/ foam trucker hats? How strong is the attachment, would it need also to be stitched, for the patch to stay? Thank you

[@leestuart38]

It'll press patches onto truckers just fine, I've done it a lot. The strength of the bond will depend on the quality of the adhesive used by whoever made the patch. If it's well made and applied properly, the front of the hat will rip off before the patch does.

[@ordazmin]

@@leestuart38 thank you! I hope the adhesive is good on these patches

[@Adv_Charlie]

That masked transition with the purple roll, Fucking Sick. So slick and tight. Watched it like 5 times :)

[@leestuart38]

Glad someone noticed it 😂

[@LilVietJr]

Hey Stuart, I was wondering what settings are you using on your profile to achieve better blacks on the supertek opaque?

[@leestuart38]

My profile is top secret 🤫. That's how I set myself apart

[@Kleano52]

How much did you charge the client per hat? I am still trying to figure out how to charge fair prices. Still starting up the business. Also, thank you so much for your knowledge. I truly appreciate you.

[@adrianhall5852]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@madratter]

So sick ! I love the LS 38. Brilliant. I want both.... Unfortunately it looks like I can't buy them.... What's up with that Lee ????

[@leestuart38]

This was just a demo to prep for a job, didn't think anyone would want them. I'm might make a few and put them on the site

[@graphicwarehousellcpassion3194]

I got one bro. How do you know what to put the bottom plate temp?

[@sk8girl182]

Can you make a video to show how to make print profile for different materials? Great videos

[@leestuart38]

I can probably make that happen