Heat Press
Heat press branding prints your logo onto heat-activated transfer vinyl, then bonds it to the product under a heated plate. Pressure and heat fuse the design into the fabric, giving crisp edges and full-colour detail even on short runs.
Ideal for t-shirts, hoodies, caps, shopper bags and sports kit, including individual names and numbers.
Heat press or screen print? Heat press wins on small runs, personalisation and full-colour detail. Screen printing wins on bulk pricing for large solid-colour prints.
How does heat press branding work?
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Your design is printed onto heat-activated transfer vinyl and cut to shape.
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The transfer is positioned on the product in the agreed branding location.
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A heated press plate clamps down, melting the adhesive backing into the fabric.
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The backing peels away, leaving your full-colour logo fused to the product.
Heat Press questions, answered
Is heat press good for small orders?
Yes. With no screens to make, heat press is one of the most economical methods for small runs, and it handles per-item personalisation like names and numbers.
How do I care for a heat press print?
Wash the garment inside out on a cool cycle and avoid ironing directly over the print. Treated that way, transfers stay sharp through everyday use.
What is the difference between heat press and sublimation?
A heat press transfer sits bonded on top of the fabric and works on most materials. Sublimation dyes the surface itself but only bonds with polyester and poly-coated products.
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Browse corporate gifts and promotional products that support Heat Press, or send us your logo and a branding consultant will handle the artwork and quote.