Heat presses use heat and pressure to transfer designs onto garments, fabric and promotional products. They are the finishing step for DTF transfers, dye-sublimation prints and heat transfer vinyl.
Flat presses are the most common, in clamshell, swing-away and drawer styles, from manual machines to pneumatic and twin-platen models for higher volumes. Specialist presses handle mugs, caps and other shaped items. For roll-to-roll dye-sublimation on fabric, rotary calenders transfer continuous lengths at speed for soft signage, flags and sportswear.
When choosing a press, look at platen size, how evenly it holds heat and pressure across the platen, and whether you need interchangeable platens for different products. For calenders, drum width and diameter decide the width and speed you can produce. Ask about the quality and speed of service and support.
The companies below supply heat presses and calenders, from manufacturers to specialist distributors and resellers. Browse their profiles to see the machines they offer, how to get in touch and their latest news, or use the search bar below.
