This series of videos has been very valuable to me since I am just beginning to shop for a heat press and had NO idea what to look for. Thank you so much for such a detailed review of a large number of heat presses in an affordable price range.
Thanks for the comparisons! I learned something new about the wash test and how the pressure results can be identified. I own three heat presses, and the three things I look at are 1) heat-up time (my HPN Craftpro press takes up to 20 minutes), 2) Setting alert, lets you know when set heat is reached, and 3) Cut-off feature! I cannot tell you how many times I forgot to turn off my HPN printer and the craft room feels like a sauna. The press I use every day is the HTVront. I added a circuit 15x15 press pillow under the one that comes with it for pressure. Love its ease of use and the auto-open feature. I came here as I am looking to get a larger printer to replace the HPN 15x15 but your point about the size you need and use most has me rethinking. Thanks again
I make sandstone coasters a lot with my HTVRont press. It was rough going until I realized that the included mat dips I the middle. I replaced it with an Artesprix foam mat, plus a nomex mat sometimes. Really increased the pressure and eliminated the unevenness. I can now print edge to edge full color coasters no problem
We really liked the feature of the HTVRONT as well but we weren't able to increase the pressure enough for DTF to LAST. We even tried replacing the included mat and swapping it out with 2 layers of 1/2" silicone base and still did not have enough pressure. We were able to print edge to edge but the transfer prematurely wrinkles in the wash.
Can you please rate every heat press from these videos, 1 would be the top which will be the PowerPress. I'm trying to find the best 5 in 1 heat press for my first one.
Great video, exactly what I was looking for! I am looking to do my own DTF transfers at home (buying prints online), and wasn’t sure which heat press to buy as there are so many. Subscribed!
The options in Canada are limited, so I’m planning to buy the PowerPress as it’s the best one available here. But still haven’t bought one. Was hoping it would go on sale for Black Friday but it didn’t.
The Cricut Easy Press has so many reviews because it was the first at home hand held press that was introduced to the public. I have never ordered this iron because of all the issues you mentioned in this review. Thanks for your honest reviews.
You’re welcome! Let me know if you have any other questions. Keep us in mind if you need a transfer provider. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/dtf-gangsheet-builder
Increíble tu trabajo con estos videos demostrativos y comparativos, son de una UTILIDAD enorme para los que queremos empezar. UN MILLON DE GRACIAS este canal sera une Bestia si continuas con tu trabajo asi como lo vienes haciendo. Saludos desde Venezuela
At the end of the video, when you're doing the overall reviews of the presses you said the slender press but that looked like the vivohome. If I'm mistaken I apologize. The slender has a yellow handle.
Correct. I have the Slendor press and was very much looking forward to your review. Although the review on the shirt was correct, you were talking about the Slendor press but had the Vivohome press on the table so the review about the press itself was incorrect.
@AnyaOf3 How do you like the Slender? I am currently researching different presses, but keep coming back to slender because of the color options price and available attachments.
Great videos, very informative - thanks. One issue with the final review I believe. The first unit reviewed in Part 1, the Slendor 5 in 1, was not the unit on the table when it was up for the final revie in the summary in part 2. In part 2 the unit on the table was the VivoHome 8 in 1 while you were discussing the Slendor 5 in 1.
Really cool, thanks a lot. Now I'm seriously considering to go for a more expensive one, but the gap it's really high... The training with Cricut needed some Rocky music, ha ha. I think those are ideal for vinyl and small/medium sublimation blanks, tote bags, but for DTF... Ufffh. Much appreciated, great video, like Part 1, I've learned a lot.
I love your reviews i was wondering I do more iron on and sublimations . Is the power press good for that? . You also did one on the vevor auto heat press review i bought it and going to return it cause it is too hard for me to understand. but my real question is if i do not do too many transfers . Which one will be good?? Thanks in advance
Unfortunately I do not know any sub $1000 that I could confidently recommend. I have heard good things about the MEM Dual Heat Press stations but I haven't tried it. They do run around $2000.
Can you just tell me which one to get? I have a Cricut easy but I feel like the pressure doesn’t give it enough for my items to have longevity so wanna invest in a press
Try Vevor 8n1 comes with all the attachments for like plates shoes comes with the mug press and different size items as well... under 300$ can't lose honestly its been nothing but a money maker to me. That's my 2 cents. Goodluck
Really great video's my dude, thank you so much! My buddy and I want to start pressing shirts, but all these presses are like triple the price if you want to ship to the eu ): the powerpress is 600 bucks.. only the Vevors are afforable
Great content! Super informative. Appreciate your effort and hard work. Where do you get the blank shirts that you use on this video? also if you can recommend a supplier for blank hoodies as well. Thank you in advance
We order from Alpha Broder often, but you can access shirts from others like Jiffy Shirts, Blankstyle, S&S Activewear, SanMar, McCrearys and so many more. We’ve used a lot of Bella Canvas and Next Level in the past, but Gildan is good too.
I want to see you creat a design then heat press it, on t-shirt, tumbler and hat also I never heard you mention if you can attach parts for hat, tumblers etc
These are not sublimation sheets, these are DTF transfers. We print you press. Let me know if you have any questions. www.transfersuperstars.com/pages/order
What do you think of the transpro 15x15 or the power press ? I’m just trying to make shirts for myself but I’m open to possibly using it to make extra cash and turn it into a small business
Nice video, man. I've got the PowerPress in my Amazon cart, but is there a beginner heat press better than the PowerPress that's slightly higher than the current $199 price tag?
Powerpress is the way to go for a budget press. Next step up is a completely different machine with all the bells and whistles. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/heatmaster-prisma-pro-auto-open-dtf-heat-press-machine-16x20
Warranty is pretty much pointless when you cant press. I havent seen a swing away that i would even consider in low end. They flex too much and break at the base.
We have a team of graphic designers as well as tools such as ai to help. Regardless of the artwork, most of it needs to be touched up to make it t-shirt printable.
Since the Cricut EasyPress does not have enough pressure, will re-pressing with more pressure prior to washing the shirt help at all? I just tried DTF for the first time with two shirts using my Cricut EasyPress prior to watching this video. Wanting to see if there is any hope in saving the pieces from being ruined when they are washed.
Pressing the shirts before washing the shirts with a heat press that can provide sufficient temperature and pressure will absolutely save the shirt. We’ve been able to get bits of a design to work with a household iron, but nobody has time for that. Just get a decent heat press for $200.
I have a Cricut heat press and i love it for iron on I have done large t shirts and yes i have to press two times on the image . . my sublimation is usually pretty good from coasters , key chains but on t shirts if i do not wash inside out will wear out i am looking for a easier way cause my shoulders hurt cricut is great but you have to use your arm strainge to put pressure
Question I want a hot press machine my budget is 500 maybe 600 let’s say 600 any machine u recommend that will help me make them last a lot longer thanks
Anything less than $1000 is what we test on this video. Its a budget press and you'll get good results. If you want a better price with more features, this is the one we recommend www.transfersuperstars.com/products/heatmaster-prisma-pro-auto-open-dtf-heat-press-machine-16x20
We actually go through the wash test results on this video. If you carefully watch the video, we display the wash test results before we rate each heat press.
When you did the video did the Powerpress have pull out drawer? I noticed you went u see to place. I would like something g that pulls out so what was the runner up with pull out drawer? Or does power press have that ? It appears to on one of the Amazon pics but I can not be for sure
There hasn't been a lot of "great" pull out budget heat presses but if we were to recommend one, it would be the fancierstudio amzn.to/3V2m8N9. Its hard for companies to develop a pull out press while keeping the budget low. You usually will notice the parts being subpar and not feeling smooth when you pull.
@@transfersuperstars I am super grateful for your comparison and videos. I am trying to decide between the Power Press and the HTVront manual swing away. The link provided to the Power Press brings up a machine that looks different than the one in your videos. Is there any way you can look into that? And between the 2 I mentioned which one would you recommend to a beginner?
Hi! I understand it's currently out of stock for the holidays but they should be restocking soon. I would hold off and check back in 30 days. It will most likely be back in stock.
I’m here because I used the cricut press and I’m a girl so the pressure wasn’t there at least on the edges the middle was perfect so now I’m looking for an affordable heat press with auto pressure
I love your videos, but pretty much every heat press I’ve seen you give high ratings is not even available to purchase, and it’s getting a little tiring…
Hello, It looks like the powerpress is sold out currently. It must have been a busy holiday season. The runner up is available, I just checked. amzn.to/43B3Xz2
Vevor products have never failed me. Granted i dont buy the cheapest products they sell i do my due diligence and investigate the products before i buy but they have never failed me at all.. not just in merch making but they have so much more literally anything on there website. But its a persoanl preference so to each there own all i can say is they never failed me so thats my experience. Not only do i have a clothing line but im a GC (general contractor) So since ive bought the press and plotter from them i tried out other products and there great im not saying the best but dollar to dollar cant complain. All i can say is my thoughts and it doesnt hurt to try a product of theres. Always do your due diligence something that works for me might not work for you so do your homework and cross your fingers and pray that its what you want.
Thanks for your feedback. Vevor does make some decent products at a low price point but they also make some really bad ones, just have to look at the specific product to make sure you're getting the right one. They have so many models to choose from.
This series of videos has been very valuable to me since I am just beginning to shop for a heat press and had NO idea what to look for. Thank you so much for such a detailed review of a large number of heat presses in an affordable price range.
Glad it was helpful! We're glad you were able to put it to use.
Thanks for the comparisons! I learned something new about the wash test and how the pressure results can be identified. I own three heat presses, and the three things I look at are 1) heat-up time (my HPN Craftpro press takes up to 20 minutes), 2) Setting alert, lets you know when set heat is reached, and 3) Cut-off feature! I cannot tell you how many times I forgot to turn off my HPN printer and the craft room feels like a sauna.
The press I use every day is the HTVront. I added a circuit 15x15 press pillow under the one that comes with it for pressure. Love its ease of use and the auto-open feature.
I came here as I am looking to get a larger printer to replace the HPN 15x15 but your point about the size you need and use most has me rethinking. Thanks again
Awesome! Glad you liked it!! Keep us in mind if you need a transfer provider. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/dtf-gangsheet-builder
I watched all 3 videos, thank you for your work !
I appreciate you taking the time and watching the videos. Thanks for your support!
@@transfersuperstars It was super interesting and I learn new stuff !
@@transfersuperstars❤😮
I make sandstone coasters a lot with my HTVRont press. It was rough going until I realized that the included mat dips I the middle. I replaced it with an Artesprix foam mat, plus a nomex mat sometimes. Really increased the pressure and eliminated the unevenness. I can now print edge to edge full color coasters no problem
We really liked the feature of the HTVRONT as well but we weren't able to increase the pressure enough for DTF to LAST. We even tried replacing the included mat and swapping it out with 2 layers of 1/2" silicone base and still did not have enough pressure. We were able to print edge to edge but the transfer prematurely wrinkles in the wash.
This was very helpful, I thank you.
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼 Keep us in mind if you need a transfer provider. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/dtf-gangsheet-builder
Can you please rate every heat press from these videos, 1 would be the top which will be the PowerPress. I'm trying to find the best 5 in 1 heat press for my first one.
Great video, exactly what I was looking for! I am looking to do my own DTF transfers at home (buying prints online), and wasn’t sure which heat press to buy as there are so many.
Subscribed!
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you scott!
Which did you go with? I'm in the same boat.
The options in Canada are limited, so I’m planning to buy the PowerPress as it’s the best one available here. But still haven’t bought one. Was hoping it would go on sale for Black Friday but it didn’t.
The Cricut Easy Press has so many reviews because it was the first at home hand held press that was introduced to the public. I have never ordered this iron because of all the issues you mentioned in this review.
Thanks for your honest reviews.
Appreciate that, we're just trying to be honest in our reviews!
thanks for the videos, I really need this before I start my own home based dtf
Glad I could help
Amazing , thank you so much !
You’re welcome! Let me know if you have any other questions. Keep us in mind if you need a transfer provider. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/dtf-gangsheet-builder
Increíble tu trabajo con estos videos demostrativos y comparativos, son de una UTILIDAD enorme para los que queremos empezar. UN MILLON DE GRACIAS este canal sera une Bestia si continuas con tu trabajo asi como lo vienes haciendo. Saludos desde Venezuela
Thank you for watching our video. We appreciate you.!
Thank you for the wash test! You really went ethe ectra mile!
You are so welcome! The wash test is the most important factor! We wanted to share that transparency.
Thank you for your videos. They are always very helpful with making decisions. Happy Holidays.
You're welcome! Happy Holidays to you too!
Thanks for you're video it was extremely helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the reviews!! I fought this very helpful and will watch more of your videos!!!
Thank you! Appreciate you
Excellent video! Thanks
Keep us in mind if you need a transfer provider. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/dtf-gangsheet-builder
Why you dont utilize the Teflon paper?
Thanks man! Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! Where can we find the gloves that you are wearing?
Here you go. amzn.to/3FfoEqk
Great video I was about to buy the HTVRONT 😅 to start a small business
They released a new one. I have a video coming out in a few days. Stay tuned!
At the end of the video, when you're doing the overall reviews of the presses you said the slender press but that looked like the vivohome. If I'm mistaken I apologize. The slender has a yellow handle.
Correct. I have the Slendor press and was very much looking forward to your review. Although the review on the shirt was correct, you were talking about the Slendor press but had the Vivohome press on the table so the review about the press itself was incorrect.
@AnyaOf3 How do you like the Slender? I am currently researching different presses, but keep coming back to slender because of the color options price and available attachments.
Great videos, very informative - thanks. One issue with the final review I believe. The first unit reviewed in Part 1, the Slendor 5 in 1, was not the unit on the table when it was up for the final revie in the summary in part 2. In part 2 the unit on the table was the VivoHome 8 in 1 while you were discussing the Slendor 5 in 1.
Easy press I press lighty in same sections as you did n works great 30 seconds at 300 haven’t need full body press
Really cool, thanks a lot. Now I'm seriously considering to go for a more expensive one, but the gap it's really high...
The training with Cricut needed some Rocky music, ha ha. I think those are ideal for vinyl and small/medium sublimation blanks, tote bags, but for DTF... Ufffh.
Much appreciated, great video, like Part 1, I've learned a lot.
exactly that! It has its uses but for DTF, a standard heat press works better.
I hope you will make video for best canvas printer thank you
We don't do canvas printing sorry!
Hey. What is the best for the phone Case? Not with paper, print to the “plastic”.
But video was grat. Thx 😊
You'll want to use UV-DTF. Here's a link to our uv product. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/uv-sticker-gangsheet-builder
Isnt that the Vevor 5 in 1? What happened to the slendor?
I love your reviews i was wondering I do more iron on and sublimations . Is the power press good for that? . You also did one on the vevor auto heat press review i bought it and going to return it cause it is too hard for me to understand. but my real question is if i do not do too many transfers . Which one will be good?? Thanks in advance
Power Press is a great all around budget heat press. I would go with that.
Really awesome videos man. Keep it up.
Where do you recommend me to print the DTF transfers?
T shirt suppliers?
Location US
Thank you! We print DTF in California and ship nationwide. We'd love the opportunity to earn you business. www.transfersuperstars.com
Thank you! Do you have any aeromatic ones you recommend that are under $1000?
Unfortunately I do not know any sub $1000 that I could confidently recommend. I have heard good things about the MEM Dual Heat Press stations but I haven't tried it. They do run around $2000.
Can you just tell me which one to get? I have a Cricut easy but I feel like the pressure doesn’t give it enough for my items to have longevity so wanna invest in a press
PowerPress (WINNER!)
amzn.to/3KeDwrV
You have any recommendations on a heat press with attachments??
Try Vevor 8n1 comes with all the attachments for like plates shoes comes with the mug press and different size items as well... under 300$ can't lose honestly its been nothing but a money maker to me. That's my 2 cents. Goodluck
3:48 so smart to label them with heat press name.
Thank you! It's the only way to know for sure which shirt is which after wash testing. Thank you for watching the video.!
Can you test out the Happypress 4 as well?
Can you provide a link to the product and we'll take a look.
Are these good for DTF and HTV transfers??
We're only testing these for DTF use.
Really great video's my dude, thank you so much! My buddy and I want to start pressing shirts, but all these presses are like triple the price if you want to ship to the eu ): the powerpress is 600 bucks.. only the Vevors are afforable
Ouch! That's pricey! I wish you guys had better options out there.
Thank you for this vdo. Was extremely helpful as I'm starting out.
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!
Great content! Super informative. Appreciate your effort and hard work. Where do you get the blank shirts that you use on this video? also if you can recommend a supplier for blank hoodies as well. Thank you in advance
We order from Alpha Broder often, but you can access shirts from others like Jiffy Shirts, Blankstyle, S&S Activewear, SanMar, McCrearys and so many more. We’ve used a lot of Bella Canvas and Next Level in the past, but Gildan is good too.
I want to see you creat a design then heat press it, on t-shirt, tumbler and hat also I never heard you mention if you can attach parts for hat, tumblers etc
We have many many tutorials on our youtube channel, you just need to find the content that you like.
Not sure if you mentioned it, but what kind of sublimation sheets are you using?
These are not sublimation sheets, these are DTF transfers. We print you press. Let me know if you have any questions. www.transfersuperstars.com/pages/order
Is the power press machine good for sublimation t-shirts?
I haven't done much sublimation tests to know.
What do you think of the transpro 15x15 or the power press ? I’m just trying to make shirts for myself but I’m open to possibly using it to make extra cash and turn it into a small business
We have not tried the transpro, can you provide a link to the product?
Nice video, man. I've got the PowerPress in my Amazon cart, but is there a beginner heat press better than the PowerPress that's slightly higher than the current $199 price tag?
Powerpress is the way to go for a budget press. Next step up is a completely different machine with all the bells and whistles. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/heatmaster-prisma-pro-auto-open-dtf-heat-press-machine-16x20
What are your thoughts on the BetterSub press?
Its in our shopping cart, we haven't tried it yet but will be in the next few weeks.
Warranty is pretty much pointless when you cant press. I havent seen a swing away that i would even consider in low end. They flex too much and break at the base.
Good point!
what do you use to create your prints?
We have a team of graphic designers as well as tools such as ai to help. Regardless of the artwork, most of it needs to be touched up to make it t-shirt printable.
If you were to use 100% percent polyester shirts which machine would you use that’s affordable ?
While DTF does work for all types of materials, for 100% polyester, you should look into sublimation.
Hi what supplier you have for t-shirt
We use several distributors. Where are you located?
What gloves are you using?
We use black latex but its mostly for the video. amzn.to/48VotO6
Since the Cricut EasyPress does not have enough pressure, will re-pressing with more pressure prior to washing the shirt help at all? I just tried DTF for the first time with two shirts using my Cricut EasyPress prior to watching this video. Wanting to see if there is any hope in saving the pieces from being ruined when they are washed.
Pressing the shirts before washing the shirts with a heat press that can provide sufficient temperature and pressure will absolutely save the shirt. We’ve been able to get bits of a design to work with a household iron, but nobody has time for that. Just get a decent heat press for $200.
I have a Cricut heat press and i love it for iron on I have done large t shirts and yes i have to press two times on the image . . my sublimation is usually pretty good from coasters , key chains but on t shirts if i do not wash inside out will wear out i am looking for a easier way cause my shoulders hurt cricut is great but you have to use your arm strainge to put pressure
Which heat press with the additional attachments do you recommend? I’m leaning towards the splendor, but you’re the expert
Unfortunately we didn't test out the attachment units on the heat presses. We focused primarily on the heat press units alone.
Question I want a hot press machine my budget is 500 maybe 600 let’s say 600 any machine u recommend that will help me make them last a lot longer thanks
Anything less than $1000 is what we test on this video. Its a budget press and you'll get good results. If you want a better price with more features, this is the one we recommend www.transfersuperstars.com/products/heatmaster-prisma-pro-auto-open-dtf-heat-press-machine-16x20
Can you try these heat press machines on hats, and tumblers /
Still waiting for the wash vid
We actually go through the wash test results on this video. If you carefully watch the video, we display the wash test results before we rate each heat press.
When you did the video did the Powerpress have pull out drawer? I noticed you went u see to place. I would like something g that pulls out so what was the runner up with pull out drawer? Or does power press have that ? It appears to on one of the Amazon pics but I can not be for sure
There hasn't been a lot of "great" pull out budget heat presses but if we were to recommend one, it would be the fancierstudio amzn.to/3V2m8N9. Its hard for companies to develop a pull out press while keeping the budget low. You usually will notice the parts being subpar and not feeling smooth when you pull.
I was trying to buy the power press but I don’t see it in Amazon is like a different style?
It looks the same amzn.to/3V1AIVa
@@transfersuperstars I am super grateful for your comparison and videos. I am trying to decide between the Power Press and the HTVront manual swing away. The link provided to the Power Press brings up a machine that looks different than the one in your videos. Is there any way you can look into that? And between the 2 I mentioned which one would you recommend to a beginner?
Do you know where else can I get the powerpress because its out of stock in the amazon link you provided..
Hi! I understand it's currently out of stock for the holidays but they should be restocking soon. I would hold off and check back in 30 days. It will most likely be back in stock.
I'm confused. I thought the slender was the one with the yellow handle. You did it first in video 1
Hello, I forgot the sequence of the heat press we tested. Either way the slender wasn't the winner of the challenge.
Great job and super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I’m here because I used the cricut press and I’m a girl so the pressure wasn’t there at least on the edges the middle was perfect so now I’m looking for an affordable heat press with auto pressure
Awesome! Trust me you will get way better results using an actual press! Thanks for tuning into the video!
Great videos any recommendations for heat presses with a slide out?
Theres not many budget friend ones that have a slide out but we did find one that we'll be testing out soon, stay tuned.
Do you have the slendor wash test?
Yes its on part 2 of the video
@@transfersuperstars ok so at 19:00 it’s the slendor wash test take/review even if it’s the vivohome (same as 27:00)?
did you downgrade one of those presses between vid 1 & 2?
Nope, we didn't rate any presses until video 2.
"easy to use" is different from "easy to assemble". It's not fair to rate it under ease of use just because it took you 20 minutes to assemble it.
The competitors had no assembly required, its rare that a press has to be put together these days. I could imagine all the loose bolts over time.
You forgot to pre-press the shirts.
Its not always needed. For sake of saving time between each demonstration we didn't need it in this case.
I love your videos, but pretty much every heat press I’ve seen you give high ratings is not even available to purchase, and it’s getting a little tiring…
Hello, It looks like the powerpress is sold out currently. It must have been a busy holiday season. The runner up is available, I just checked. amzn.to/43B3Xz2
Looks theirs no good wallet friendly machine
The winner was the powerpress, we recommend that press if you are starting off and needs something to get the job done.
Vevor products have never failed me. Granted i dont buy the cheapest products they sell i do my due diligence and investigate the products before i buy but they have never failed me at all.. not just in merch making but they have so much more literally anything on there website. But its a persoanl preference so to each there own all i can say is they never failed me so thats my experience. Not only do i have a clothing line but im a GC (general contractor) So since ive bought the press and plotter from them i tried out other products and there great im not saying the best but dollar to dollar cant complain. All i can say is my thoughts and it doesnt hurt to try a product of theres. Always do your due diligence something that works for me might not work for you so do your homework and cross your fingers and pray that its what you want.
Thanks for your feedback. Vevor does make some decent products at a low price point but they also make some really bad ones, just have to look at the specific product to make sure you're getting the right one. They have so many models to choose from.