How To Print Polyester Shorts on your Heat Press
How To Print Polyester Shorts on Your Heat Press
Printing onto heat-sensitive garments like 100% Polyester can seem daunting. Avoiding zips and seams combined with the risk of scorching is enough to put off most heat printers. But with a low-temperature heat transfer and the right equipment, you can tackle this and add a new stream of revenue into your printing business.
Can you decorate polyester shorts with your Heat Press?
In this video, Molly shows you how you can heat print custom decoration onto 100% polyester shorts by using Heat Printing Pillows and a low-temperature heat transfer.
What You'll Need:
The Auto Open Heat Press
First up, you need a reliable heat press. While this doesn't need to be The Hotronix Auto Open Heat Press, or a Hotronix full stop, it should definitely be a heat press where you can control, your time, temperature and pressure. Molly uses the Auto Open in the above video as it is the World's Most User Friendly Heat Press.
The Hotronix Auto Open Heat Press comes in 3 different sizes. This heat press auto opens when the dual timer is up, avoiding over-application or scorch marks. Adjust the over-centre pressure for accurate pressure when printing garments with raised zips and seams.
Heat Press Pillows
Heat Printing Pillows are the key to raising your polyester print space away from any zips or seams that might obstruct your pressure. For polyester gym shorts, slip an appropriately sized pillow inside your short leg and fuse. Be aware that the pillow will compress while the press is down, and spring back once the press is lifted. This is normal.
Available individually or as a set of 4, these pillows are non-stick and heat-resistant.
UltraColour Max DTF Heat Transfers
All polyester is made differently and therefore no two garments react to heat the same. Some are more sensitive than others and therefore require different handling.
UltraColour Max Heat Transfers, however, are a great starting transfer for a polyester fuse. Their low application temperature of 145°c means that they're a perfect choice for most polyester garments. The single-step application means that you don't need to second press. And more importantly, you don't need to expose your heat-sensitive material to that second press and risk scorching.
UltraColour Max DTF offer unlimited tones and gradients. With a minimum order of just 1 and same day dispatch, UltraColour Max Heat Transfers are the perfect choice for one-off jobs.
For larger orders, check out UltraColour Heat Transfers. The lowest fusing temperature heat transfer on the market, and the most economical choice for your business.
