Advantages of Using Heat Transfer T-Shirt Printing Machines

Dye Sublimation | Aug 19, 2013

Save time, money, and hassle by using a heat press to print t-shirts.

The heat transfer process has become increasingly popular among t-shirt manufacturers and screen printers. Heat transfer designs are perfect for small orders and on-site printing. Customers can choose the size and color shirt they want and you can print it on demand. This allows you to sell t-shirts at a high profit margin while eliminating overstock of printed shirts. Instead of storing hundreds of t-shirts in your garage and waiting for someone to purchase them, you can just print t-shirts as the orders come in with a heat transfer t-shirt printing machine.

How Heat Presses Work

First, an image is printed onto transfer paper rather than directly onto a t-shirt. The specially formulated transfer paper has a smooth surface that serves as a medium for the ink. The next step is to use the heat press machine to transfer the image from the paper to the t-shirt or other garment. Other products onto which you can imprint designs with a heat press machine include plates, mugs, and jigsaw puzzles. By using high temperature and heavy pressure for a certain amount of time, a heat transfer t-shirt printing machine permanently embeds an image onto a t-shirt.

There are many different types of heat transfer paper available. Some are designed for use at home with an iron, while others require the use of professional t-shirt printing machines. Using a heat press is recommended if you want to achieve professional results. A heat press applies instant, uniform, and consistent heat so you can produce high quality garments. Below are some of the advantages of using heat transfer machines

Easy to Use

Even those with no prior experience can quickly learn how to use a heat press machine. Moreover, heat press machines take up little room in your shop and allow you to print on various parts of clothing, so you can produce wraparound prints, for example.

Less Messy

One of the biggest advantages of using a heat transfer t-shirt printing machine is the fact that it is less messy than a screen printing machine, which requires the use of solvents and dyes. Your products won’t get damaged by ink spills if you use a heat transfer machine because you can put your heat transfer machine in a small studio and bring your transferrable images over from elsewhere.
 

High Quality

Heat presses print t-shirts quickly and economically without sacrificing quality. The machines are capable of printing complex, vivid, and full color images created in programs like CorelDRAW and offer excellent image resolution.

Affordable Cost

Screen printing is cost-effective for large runs of hundreds of identical items. For small runs, such as six pieces, the unit cost of t-shirts made with heat press technology is lower. Purchasing a heat press machine is also relatively inexpensive. Depending on the volume of orders received, a business can quickly recoup its investment and start turning a profit.
 

Get Your Heat Press T-Shirt Printing Machine Today

If you’re looking to make your t-shirt printing business more efficient, purchasing a heat press might be a smart move. In order to achieve excellent results with the heat transfer process, however, you need to choose the right heat transfer t-shirt printing machine for your needs. Printa Systems can aid you in selecting a heat press that boosts profits and makes your job easier. We offer a complete range of high-quality heat transfer printing systems. 

For more information, call us today at 1-800-601-6240!