When is it best to use custom heat transfers to personalize T-shirts, bags, hats and more? After all, there are multiple ways to create one-of-a-kind garments and other items with unique designs. Here are some of the advantages of using a heat press machine to apply custom heat transfers to a variety of fabrics and materials. 

Ease of Use

Whether you print your own custom heat transfers or purchase them from a manufacturer, applying them to garments is a simple process, even if you’ve never used a heat press machine before in your life. All you have to do is place the garment on the heat press machine’s platen, place the transfer where you want it on the garment, press down and remove! 

Space-Saving

The heat press machine that is used to apply custom heat transfers takes up very little space while still allowing you to print on various parts of a garment. This means you can get the quality you’re going for without a huge, complicated setup like you’d find in a professional printing setup. 

Mess-Free

Unlike screen printing and sublimation printing, custom heat transfers are considerably less messy. With no need for solvents or dyes, and no risk of damage to your printable garments due to accidental ink spillage, as you will find with screen printing and sublimation printing, applying custom heat transfers allows you to create uniquely personalized gifts and items for sale with virtually no mess.

Affordability

Compared with a screen printing machine, the initial cost of a heat press machine is relatively inexpensive. Additionally, custom heat transfers are more affordable than you think, whether you design and print them yourself or order them from a manufacturer. This makes using custom heat transfers ideal for a hobbyist or an owner of a small, startup printing business. 

Additionally, if you’re only creating custom-printed items for one customer at a time, using a heat press machine to apply custom heat transfers costs less per unit for printing small runs, like 5 or 6 items, making it a more affordable choice for people who plan to create custom-printed items for one customer at a time.

Custom heat transfers are a fun way to personalize garments either for yourself, your friends and family or as a small business. If you’re interested in creating one-of-a-kind items, using a heat press machine to apply custom heat transfers is a simple and affordable solution!