Hotronix^® Air Swinger Heat Press

I’m on a tight budget, should I spend extra to get one of the Hotronix^® heat presses?

A heat press is the only investment needed to get started in the custom apparel printing business and the key to your success. We recommend getting the best heat press your budget allows.

For very large men’s shirts, should the neck be used as a guide when applying chest prints?

We suggest using the neck seam as your guide. The neck seam will obviously be larger for this size shirt which will move the print over slightly. You still want to make sure that the print is not under the arm or on the side of the body. By following the neck seam you are guaranteed it will not be too far over.

How do I prevent a dark garment from slightly bleeding through numbers or light colors? Is there too much pressure?

You probably have too much pressure being applied to the transfer. It could also be too hot. If using the Goof Proof^® follow these suggestions one at a time for the solution:
- Decrease the temperature by 5 to 10 degrees.
- Decrease the pressure slightly.
- Decrease the time slightly.
- Press the transfers as a Polytrans (340 degrees for 10 seconds).

Should the heat press be locked down while removing moisture or can you just hold the press down?

The heat press does not need to be locked down, but applying pressure does help to remove wrinkles. As long as there is heat being applied to the garment the moisture will be removed.

How far from the top of the waistline should you come down when starting a leg transfer?

This will vary depending on the size of the garment, but the transfer should be placed past the start of the inseam. We recommend starting just below that seam.

How do I know where to place the print?

Easy Prints^® are printed on ruled paper to make placement easy. On a full-size print, the horizontal line will cross at the armpits and the vertical line will center with the tag on the garment. On heart size prints, the bottom of the print lines up with the armpit horizontally and the vertical center lines up with the shoulder/neck intersection. Click here for more information.

Can I apply over a seam?

Seams can cause application problems due to uneven pressure. Some 6-panel hats have inwardly sewn seams for easier application. We suggest testing application over a seam prior to placing your order.

How do I apply a print to a golf shirt or other type of shirt with buttons in the way?

The print area needs to be flat and even on all applications. If applying near buttons, you will need to raise the print area above the plane of the button. To do this, Stahls' sells Print Perfect pads, or a computer mouse pad works nicely. Just slide under the print area only, raising the print surface. Click here for more information.