Printed Heat Transfers Pros and Cons

We're breaking down the most popular printed heat transfers! See which options are best suited to your needs as a hobbyist or business owner. Join Jared as he deep dives into four different printed heat transfers: inkjet heat transfer paper, sublimation paper, white toner transfer paper, and Supacolor custom transfers. With his perspective in the small business scope, Jared covers how the printed transfers are used, and both the pros and cons of using each one.
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[@gypsyfrench7216]

Honestly best video on KZbin on how to do T-shirts for beginners. It provided clear guidance on paper selection and technique, addressing my initial confusion. Consequently, I've opted to utilize sublimation for my T-shirt printing endeavor. Thanks for the helpful video! It's something that can really assist small businesses 👍

[@sebastiandelgado2964]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEDED , thank you

[@legacymedia3993]

Well i do graphgics n am in Branding

[@Magictdesigns]

Awesome

[@eddychacon4709]

Wow!!! Ive been screen printing for a few years now and today had the random curiosity of heat press printing and you've inspired me!!!!

[@niconegro]

does screen printing graphics last longer?

[@darkii5889]

@@niconegro yes and it feel better

[@davidhuttner275]

Great video! Thank you!

[@kHoPhAe]

Thanks as always.

[@aleshascott2673]

Exceptional video

[@damako7072]

The white toner image looks faded compared to the other ones. On another note this was a very useful video. Thank you.

[@LouRao]

One other method you left out and wish you did share is Eco Solvent. I hope near future you may share the pros and cons about Eco Solvent. Also, this demonstration is absolutely the best going over the different types of printing. Great job👍

[@HeatPressNation]

Thank you for the feedback! :)

[@gonzalez78]

Hi there. I'm New to printable heat transfer vinyl. I've found that the Siser easy color printable vinyl works best for me. I like it better than, Starcraft, PPD, and HTVront. In your opinion, how does Siser easy Color printable vinyl measure up to other printable transfers? So, when it comes to printable transfers, is Siser Easy color a good option in most cases? Thanks for the video!

[@YRI948]

What about neoprene koozies? can i use inkjet heat transfer paper ? or white toner?

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

For the casual home user, can you use a normal hand help iron?

[@user-eu6fc5sd3c]

What kind and brand of printers are suitable for heat transfers

[@EHCarr054]

Where can I put a number on the shoulder of raglan sleeve jacket?

[@esaugalindo4733]

WHAT IS YOUR SUGGESTION FOR A HP LASER PRINTER WITH GHOST WHITE

[@TamiT3]

Do you recommend the Romeo or silhouette for a cutter. My business has outgrown my Cricut.

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! It would depend on what you mean by outgrown. If you mean volume has increased, we would recommend a VinylSystems Edge or higher. If you mean outgrown its size, then we'd recommend the Romeo or Cameo Pro 24".

[@naytbreeze]

Is there such a thing as a clear/transparent type paper that will work in an inkjet like the white toner paper example? The white and dark papers still have white backgrounds as you mentioned trying to find a budget friendly work around

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! Do to the nature of inkjet ink, there is no transparent paper without film as the printer does not print the color white.

[@j.r.8589]

So what kind of printer do I need? Or can I just put source it and use my vinyl cutter to cut the image out? If so what are some good places to out source it?

[@HeatPressNation]

The type of printer would depend on the look and longevity you are looking for. If you were to outsource it, we would recommend Supacolor heat transfers. No need to cut or weed, simply press. You can find supacolor heat transfers at heatpressnation.com/supacolor

[@SpectrumSpawn]

It’s annoying finding a thin, high quality transfer paper that works with laser printers. I have not been able to find any that work . I would highly appreciate any suggestions if anyone knows

[@robinbusby]

Can use the images several times, and what do u need to design I have cricket but I’ve never learned how to use it and I can’t do different colors

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! We showcased different types of transfers in this video, but essentially, yes, you are able to print the image multiple times.

[@user-ys6du6ws4o]

Can you make a review of Awkward styles vinyl? I haven't seen any video about it

[@lirazgalanti4646]

hi I tried to print on a polyester shirt and I have yellow color all around. I tried several approaches. On the one hand, if I do a high heat, it makes me yellow, but if I do a low temperature, the color does not transfer well to the shirt. thank you for your help. p.s im not amrican so we dont have Information about such printing.

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! It would depend on the temperature used. We typically recommend 385f x 45 seconds.

[@soapypancakex2692]

Does it also work and hemp tshirts and do you know it durability of the prong would be the same on hemp?

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! Hemp fabrics tend to be more delicate than standard cotton. We would recommend looking at the maximum temperature recommended by the manufacturer of the hemp fabric before choosing any type of heat transfer.

[@soapypancakex2692]

Thank you very much i will check that

[@sakshamchugh11]

Which heat transfer you recommend if i want to start a tshirt printing from my home and on 100% cotton tshirts

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! It would depend on the quality and use you are looking to produce. For example, if you are planning on creating event shirts that may not be worn as much, then inkjet heat transfer paper would be fine. However, if you are planning on starting a brand or creating top-notch quality shirts, we would recommend white toner direct to film or outsourcing heat transfers, such as Supacolor transfers.

[@THESONSOFISSACHAR]

Hello Bro. Please I am new to this business and need all the help I can get, please what if I want to sublimate on dark-colored fabric that is either cotton or poly? what will be the best advice?

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! True sublimation (no cutting or weeding) will only work on light polyester fabric. If you'd like weedless transfers for dark fabrics and cotton, we would recommend a white toner printer or Direct To Film transfers.

[@Cashline3d]

@@HeatPressNation lovely and very useful video. What printer do I need for sublimation. Thank you

[@edelynperez4247]

Hi what kind of paper transfer you used for this designs

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi Edelyn! We used different types of transfers for each shirt in this video, but he mentions the type before each one :)

[@poe369]

do you ship to nz

[@nkosiengwenya]

How can I prevent cracks on my prints using ink jet heat transfer paper?

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! Can you explain what you are referring to?

[@Jrshipmaniii]

Honestly after so many washes it’s going to no matter what, but seems like the light fabric transfer paper lasts much longer

[@oduwoleolukemi4370]

Pls how do I get this papers, am new in the business. I want to start mine

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! All of these transfers can be found on our website, heatpressnation.com :)

[@hanssolo8918]

What can I use for basketball jerseys ?

[@HeatPressNation]

We recommend Siser EasyWeed Sub Block for jerseys.

[@legacymedia3993]

I need a plotter the plotter i hve is not for commercial

[@BhajanSandhya541]

Heat transfer vinyl layering part

[@loisgraham1709]

Can you put 1 transfer on top of another transfer?

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! Some papers are layerable, some are not. Is there a specific one you needed assistance with?

[@ElonTSmith]

Hey I’m new to the business, loving your video. Can you print a photo picture also with Dream clouds.

[@HeatPressNation]

Yes, any file format would work.

[@ABFromThaEast]

How do u print on sublimation paper ?can I use a regular inkjet printer with its regular ink ??

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! No, sublimation will require a sublimation printer with sublimation ink.

[@legacymedia3993]

No u need sublimation paper n sublimation ink laiter on sublimation materials

[@legacymedia3993]

@@HeatPressNation hello can we be of freinds in business i do the sane business in uganda East Africa

[@gypsyfrench7216]

@@HeatPressNationI was looking for this comment! I was wondering about the printer too and the inks! Honestly your video is such a work of art. You made everything clear and easy to understand, and because of you now all my questions were answered. Now, I want to go with sublimation 100%! I will buy a printer and ink but do you have any suggestions on the kind of printer is best and which inks goes with. Thanks a bunch!

[@jimellison6111]

These are the kinds want

[@michelleramey1661]

Is the super color DTF?

[@HVACRTECH-83]

No it's like screen print just on a transfer sheet but the machines they use are basicly screen printing machines. They create a screen with your image, then the machine squeeges the ink onto the transfer film. It's really the best option available but I don't like that I can't make the transfer myself. I like to be Involved with every process

[@user-ti1hf5en9s]

What is the price they charge for each page? Thank you

[@olaoyeprecious8242]

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[@pantalonious3984]

None of the links actually take me to purchase a product

[@81artmonk]

I'm just now learning that I cannot put any kind of lettering on black or dark clothing without a fairly large sum of money for additional equipment that I will not use that often. I got into this as a hobby, not a money making opportunity and without hundreds of dollars in investment Heat pressing doesn't work with text on dark shirts.

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! I see you mentioned that heat pressing is a hobby for you. For text on dark t-shirts, we would recommend heat transfer vinyl :)

[@naytbreeze]

Having same issue. Did you find a workaround other than having to order heat transfer vinyls? I was hoping there was a transparent ink jet paper that could be used but I guess not

[@naytbreeze]

@@HeatPressNationis there a transparent inkjet paper that could print text on black shirts with see through background ?

[@81artmonk]

@@naytbreeze Problem with me is that most heat transfer companies won't make what I want them to. They legally probably can't.

[@user-qy9ov4ki1g]

I messaged you on instagram and I am asking if you can help me purchase the heatpress as I am from Canada. Thank ykh

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! Unfortunately, we only ship domestically within the US. We apologize for the inconvenience.

[@1wildwackywoman]

Several of your links in the description or not working. Instead of taking you to the product, it’s bringing up a list of your heat presses.

[@ElonTSmith]

Also can you do a print transfer from a photo to a cartoon?

[@HeatPressNation]

Hi there! Yes, you can.