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Specialty Presses & Projects

Not every heat transfer project belongs on a flat T-shirt platen. Hats, mugs, tumblers, bottles, curved blanks, craft projects, and other specialty items can require different press designs, attachments, or working techniques. This section covers dedicated and multi-purpose equipment for less conventional heat press applications, along with practical guidance for matching machines, accessories, and pressing methods to the projects you want to make.

What Is a Heat Press?
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What Is a Heat Press?

A heat press is a machine that applies controlled heat, time, and pressure to attach a … What Is a Heat Press?Read more

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