Over the years, I’ve used many heat press machines to sell and print tens of thousands of t-shirts, aprons, canvas tote bags, bibs, mouse pads and much much more. Of all the t-shirt heat press machines I’ve used, the best heat press by far were the ones manufactured by Stahls’ Hotronix.
Tshirt Riches is an authorized distributor of the Hotronix® and the MAXX™ Press and we’re proud to be able to provide and educate you about the best t-shirt heat transfer pressing equipment!
I’ve posted links below to pages within our website that’ll provide you with videos and information about the various types of heat presses available.
- The MAXX™ Clam Heat Press
- The MAXX Cap Heat Press
- Hotronix Auto Open Clam Heat Press
- Hotronix Fusion Heat Press
- Hotronix Air Swinger Heat Press
In addition to the heat press machines above, keep in mind that you don’t have to purchase new t-shirt heat presses…
If the machines above are outside of your budget, don’t hesitate to look for bargains on websites like Craigslist.com, eBay and Amazon. They’re sitting in people’s garages collecting dust and you can often find a bargain if you’re willing to buy used..
Apply the extra savings towards starting your new t-shirt business.
Im highly interested in a thread able press. the only one that Ive found at a reaonable price is the vesta. How do you feel about vesta products. vesta VP3804U
Hi Joe,
I haven’t really formed any opinion on the Vesta machine. If you do research on reviews from other people you can not go wrong! Definitely, make Amazon your first place to look for the machine to read the reviews on it!
Hi i want. Advice on how I set up a printing business and where I can buy a machine if u have any advice and help I would be grateful
Hi Graham,
There’s tons of information listed right here on this site. I would highly encourage you to take as much time you need to spend on our site reading the information that’s already listed. Please be sure sign up for our FREE course and take advantage of the course we’ve created for those that are serious about getting starting with their own tshirt business. Everything you’ll need to know about starting your business is right on this site. Again, please take all the time you need to get yourself familiar with our website.
If you live within the US, please click the link below to purchase one of the machines we recommend. These machines are top quality machines and machines we highly recommend.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/heat-press-machine/
If the machines listed in the link above are outside of your budget, you may try looking on ebay or Amazon for starter machines to get you started. Please know, you’ll find yourself replacing the starter (cheaper) machines before you know it.
Do you have any Graphic Artist in mind to make up my drawings
Hi Ashely,
I apologize, we no longer offer the design services. In our course we do give access and show you how to get designs created at a cheaper cost.
What brand is the heat press in this video?
Hi Carolyn,
The type of the heatpress machine used is the HT-600 (HIX).
I am an artist dying to design my own t shirts with my own art/ drawings etc. I would love to know how to proceed. How do I get designs on a transfer? Ink jet printer ok? Or laser? Would any transfer paper work? I want the best for the cheapest, where and whats recommended.
Hi Carolyn,
If you would, please sign up for our emails and our FREE “mini” course, http://www.tshirtriches.com/start-t-shirt-business-this-year/. Once you have access to the FREE “mini” course you’ll have access to the information. If you plan to have your designs screen printed, we have a source list available for purchase. The source list includes various companies to purchase custom, and pre-made transfers from a list of transfer vendors.
The price for custom transfers will be determined by the amount of colors you have in your design. If you are on a tight budget then I would recommend no more than 2 colors in the design. The more colors in the design the more it will cost to have the designs screen printed onto the release paper.
If you would, please click the link below to purchase the source list.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/where-to-get-custom-t-shirt-transfers/
If you wish to print your design yourself, please click the link below.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/buy-transfer-paper/
http://www.tshirtriches.com/high-heat-pigment-inks/
Hi, mr. Ross… Im really excited about getting started building my brand, and I was wondrering if we could stay in touch, I am an open book, Im a spunge, I want to learn any and everything about the garment printing industry…. within the next 90 days I will be ordering your course and puchasing my first heat press….
So please if you have any advice or feedback from me, Im all ears, and I would even like to ask you some questions if that is ok…
thanks bye now
Sure… Glad to have you onboard. If you haven’t already, get on our mailing lists — we send out free stuff you can use to get going right away, here’s the link:
http://www.tshirtriches.com/start-t-shirt-business-this-year/
Hi i want. Advice on how I set up a printing business I’m 18 years old and trying to start a legit t-shirt business but my question is what if the customers want they face or something like that on the shirt where would i get the graphic from can they just give me a picture or something ?
Best to have them e-mail you the photo itself, otherwise, your other option would be to scan it and print it yourself… Sign-up for our free course, we explain all of this stuff there:
http://www.tshirtriches.com/start-t-shirt-business-this-year/
Do I need a printer for to make my t shirts to heat press the image on
Hi Charles,
Yes, you’ll need a printer if you’ve decided to print the designs yourself from a printer. We used the Epson WF 7010 in the videos below. Please be sure to watch the videos!
http://www.tshirtriches.com/high-heat-pigment-inks/
http://www.tshirtriches.com/buy-transfer-paper/
If you decide to have your designs screen printed onto the special release paper. I printer will not be needed.
We have a source list available for purchase. The source list includes various companies to purchase custom, and pre-made transfers from a list of transfer vendors.
The price for custom transfers will be determined by the amount of colors you have in your design. If you are on a tight budget then I would recommend no more than 2 colors in the design. The more colors in the design the more it will cost to have the designs screen printed onto the release paper.
If you would, please click the link below to purchase the source list.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/where-to-get-custom-t-shirt-transfers/
Hi do you use a regular printer to print the images?
Hi Thaelis,
The same way you would normally print from your computer. Please click the links below.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/buy-transfer-paper/
Please don’t forget to sign up for our FREE mini course. There’s plenty of information available.
http://www.tshirtriches.com/start-t-shirt-business-this-year/
I am in the initial stage of starting my t shirt business. In my first order, I got screen printing done on my t shirts. I am thinking of buying a heat press and doing it on my own reducing the cost but I’m not too sure of the quality of print it would give, I don’t want a very heavy and thick print on my t shirts. How different is it from screen printing in terms of quality and cost.
There are a variety of companies that make these transfers… Like many screen printers, each one is different and each have their own style. You’ll have to test which company is best for you. We sell a list of companies that do this process if you’re interested: http://www.tshirtriches.com/tee-pack/
Contact each of them about sending you some samples. I wish there was an easier answer — but the quality of these types of transfers are superb. If you order the sample t-shirt pack, we’ll include an actual t-shirt with a screen printed transfer on it.
I would like to ask you that what temperature range machine do i need to buy for t-shirt ?
because on your video setting temp is like more than 400 F, while hotronix only provide range
200 F – 400 F….
Most will require heat up to about 385 degrees. You shouldn’t need anything over 400 for heat transfers.
Hey, Cartess! Thanks for the video and starter info. Just want to say it’s nice to have “regular folks” out there with positive advice. Very helpful stuff. Take care, Mel
Hi Melissa,
We thank you so much for taking the time to left a post.