How To Profit $275 in 30 Minutes: Printing T-Shirts With A Heat Press

[@joachimmathijs1608]

If I may, I have a technical issue with my stahls hottronix air fusion iq. I loose pressure and the air if coming out on top where the power button is… can I find some Info somewhere on how to fix this?

[@transferexpress]

Oh no, we're sorry to hear you're having issues! And yes, absolutely, Hotronix is always available to help: Please submit a service request at: www.hotronix.com/ You can also call Hotronix: 800-727-8520

[@donnyirish190]

Why can't I order a simple 1 color text design at 300dpi and correct size without getting a proof you charge $30 dollars for when its not needed?

[@transferexpress]

That's a great question: At this new low-cost single image pricing, without setup fees, we do require artwork to be submitted as vector files or designed in our Easy View Online Designer. Recreating the design in Easy View as simple text, or vectorizing would allow you to avoid any proofs. Of course, with our gang sheets of screen printed transfers any artwork fixes needed are included in the cost of the gang sheets- No proofing necessary.

[@reactstobeasts]

Packaging, Shipping is free?

[@transferexpress]

Great question: Shipping costs would be passed onto the customer, or delivered locally. Even with $15 in shipping costs rolled into each shirt, it would add 15 cents per piece at 100 Quantity, or 30 cents at 50.

[@butterscotchjellybeans]

So I am assuming this is the same sizing for one image sheets, but not the clear carrier like Stahls

[@transferexpress]

Correct! The same sizing is set here for single-image Goof Proof and Inktra Screen Printed Transfers from STAHLS. The Goof Proof here on the paper carrier are slightly less in cost.

[@gordenbest2950]

I do enjoy your videos but I have a different description of profit. Your calculation over the 1 hour does not include the operator labor or machine / electrical costs. I do agree if we could produce 50-100 per hour that there would be sure profit for the owners. But my experience has been that it take far longer to prepare the shirts and position the transfer that what you are able to do. Experience matters, are you available to hire??

[@transferexpress]

Great points there Gorden, Dave does loop around at the end of this video and note that figuring in all of the overheard costs will ensure you're profiting (and the best way to go). And yes, while experience matters, equipping your shop with the right heat presses that aid in efficiency really make a difference too. While Dave is not currently for hire- We do have a video coming out soon that is essentially a training video for any heat press operator to print more efficiently and effectively- Reducing misprints and increasing throughput.

[@SusanKnorr]

Which heat press are you. Using in this video?

[@transferexpress]

We're using the Hotronix 16 x 20 Auto Open Clamshell Press and the optional Caddie Stand for this video: www.transferexpress.com/heat-presses/hotronix-auto-clam-heat-press Now through the end of September (or while supplies last) You can get $1950 in free custom transfers with the purchase of this press! More details: www.transferexpress.com/hotronix-special

[@TrapGawdPodcast]

Add the shipping cost to that as well

[@transferexpress]

Good point: Shipping costs would be passed onto the customer, or delivered locally in these examples. Even with $15 in shipping costs rolled into each shirt, it would add 15 cents per piece at 100 Quantity, or 30 cents at 50.

[@carsonclay3819]

There is 0 way you can make 50 shirts in 30 minutes without the designs being all crooked

[@transferexpress]

While we appreciate your skepticism, With the right heat printing setup, just like we have here, you would have no problem ensuring the placement is correct on every piece. Loading the shirt onto the lower platen holding the side seams (or crease) can help align the shirt on the platen straight, which ensures each shirt will be printed correctly. With only one layer of fabric on the lower platen there's no wrinkles, and you can see how Dave even grabs the seams where the sleeves meet the body to ensure it's loaded on evenly. The auto clam allows for quick and efficient operation with the auto-open feature and on the adjustable Caddie Stand, it's at the right height for comfort and ensuring everything is straight on placement. Dave printed 24 hoodies in under 14 minutes, (10 second press time) all straight (no misprints) on this same equipment (which you can watch as the timer ticks) in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZiap4lnd56UatE

[@muribe85]

I think it is very feasible. We print 120-150 t-shirts an hour on our presses (transmatic double pneumatic presses). This is for loading, placing transfer, pressing, removing film and unloading. Unpacking the shirts and packing them after printing is additional time spent. We still feel this is too slow per operator though, so looking into getting the Turbotran 6.1 to increase that number to approximately 450-500 shirts per hour per operator.

[@MrsRia79]

If you’re a newbie then yes. However, I’ve done that many in 30-40 min.

[@that.fablife]

That time frame is very accurate. The transfers are only printing for a few seconds. Once you get accustomed to aligning your shirts, then you will be breezing through the shirts.

[@consumeboxing]

I agree with this tbh. A full chest print is definitely easier to work with but 50 shirts in 30 mins is a stretch if you're solely using one heat press. I also never ordered prints from them because I don't like their Online Designer UI & UX. Maybe their prints peel faster and easier than their competitors for a quicker print production but some DTFs I worked with aren't straight forward such as SupaColor. My local print supplier DTFs are more easy going but even using all the techniques to get a flush and squared alignment needs a double check to ensure a headon print which adds onto the time to finish a production order. I've also gotten faster after a few orders so experience does make you faster but 50 shirts in 30 is questionable. I'd say go live and make 50 shirts in 30 mins or less with ONE heat press to actually prove it lol!