Heat Press Like a Pro: Essential Tips for Efficient & Quality Printing

[@ashleydensmore2579]

switch press are you showing in the video?

[@transferexpress]

This is the 16x20 Hotronix Auto Open Clam heat press. www.transferexpress.com/heat-presses/hotronix-auto-clam-heat-press

[@RGdesignapparel]

Hello…we are Gina and Rick…we are brand new to heat press. Why are there heat tape marks left on a polyester shirt. I am not certain if my press heat settings are wrong or if I have the wrong brand heat tape??😮 Also, the square is printing on polyester. We have 100% polyester shirts. We have a htvront 15x15 and a Vevor 16x24. Please help.

[@transferexpress]

Hi Gina and Rick! We'd love to help out- Likely the temperature you're using is too high for the fabric. Polyester and synthetic garments are heat sensitive (some more than others) but there's a few methods you can utilize to reduce those unsightly platen marks on the garment. This video details avoiding it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5XPanSOhbKfqposi=nHk0FxV-H9N8Xa8V And this video can help you fix it as a last resort: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n32Zp32OjNN7asksi=XMrLS1uzjXlBsCL7 Just remember A.R.C.H. Method: Accurate Pressure: Utilizing the correct pressure settings can not only apply the transfer correctly for a durable finish, but protect sensitive fabrics. Reduced Heat Transfers: When printing on 100% polyester or synthetic blends, it's best to choose a heat transfer that applied below 300 degrees F. In some cases on more heat sensitive fabrics you need to go even lower. Correct Cover Sheet: Using the the correct coversheet can protect garments, but some coversheets block more heat than others (thus no scorching) but you want to ensure your transfer is still being applied correctly for a durable finish. You may need to test longer application times with this method and wash test before delivering to your customer. Heated Lower Platen: In the event nothing else works, you can use a heated lower platen heat press to apply heat from inside the garment, which protects the exterior face of the garment.