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Heat Presses

Heat Press Machines for Sublimation and Heat Transfer

Shop heat press machines from DyeCraft Direct for sublimation, heat-transfer vinyl, personalized gifts, apparel, drinkware, and promotional products. Our selection includes flat heat presses, mug presses, tumbler presses, cap presses, small-format presses, and multifunction heat press machines for beginners, small businesses, schools, and professional print shops.

Choosing the correct heat press helps you achieve even pressure, consistent temperature, and professional-quality transfers. Whether you are decorating shirts, tote bags, ceramic mugs, tumblers, hats, photo panels, or other sublimation blanks, you will find equipment for a wide range of projects and production needs.

Types of Heat Presses

Our heat press selection may include:

• Flat heat presses for shirts, apparel, bags, and flat blanks

• Mug presses for sublimation mugs and drinkware

• Tumbler presses for straight and tapered tumblers

• Cap presses for hats and curved surfaces

• Small heat presses for compact workspaces and smaller projects

• Multifunction heat presses for decorating several product types

Heat Presses for Beginners and Businesses

Heat press machines are available for hobbyists, startup businesses, schools, gift shops, promotional companies, and commercial print shops. Consider the products you plan to decorate, the size of your workspace, and your expected production volume when selecting a press.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I make with a heat press?

A heat press can be used to decorate shirts, tote bags, mugs, tumblers, hats, photo panels, and many other sublimation or heat-transfer products. The correct press depends on the shape and size of the item.

What size heat press should I buy?

Choose a press large enough for the products you plan to make. Smaller presses work well for compact projects, while larger flat presses provide more space for apparel, bags, and larger designs.

Can beginners use a heat press?

Yes. Beginners can use a heat press successfully by following the recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings for the transfer material and blank product.

Do I need a separate press for mugs and tumblers?

Mugs and tumblers usually require a press with a heating element designed for their shape and diameter. Always confirm that the press is compatible with the drinkware you plan to decorate.

Does DyeCraft Direct offer heat press support?


DyeCraft Direct helps customers choose equipment and supplies for their sublimation and personalization projects. Product features and support options vary by machine.

Brand: Geo Knight
Geo Knight & Co Inc has done it again!DK14S Digital Knight 12x14 Swing-AwayThis press is in response to the demand for a USA-made, digital, portable, small-format swing-away press.The NEW DK14S boasts the same Life-Time Platen Warranty, Digital features & Heater tech as the DK20S and DC16 sw..
$695.00
Brand: Geo Knight
The DK3 Digital Mug Press is a specialty press in the Digital Knight line of presses; exclusively for pressing mugs. This press is a full wrap-around, handle to handle, top-to-bottom printing mug press. It can press images up to 5" high, and as close as 1/2" from the handle, depending on the mug siz..
$750.00
Brand: Geo Knight
The DK8 label press is a 6x8 small platen heat press. This machine is very popular for label printing and small transfer & applique sealing.If your image area is less than 8 inches, and you need to specifically isolate an area of a garment or bag, the tall pedestal on the DK8 allows for precise ..
$795.00
Brand: Geo Knight
The DK7 Cap press is a fully functional cap press for printing the front face of any sized headwear.The DK7 has a unique hold-down device that pulls the rear strap of the headwear down against the pressing surface, holding the cap in place. The DK7 accepts different sized interchangeable tables (sta..
$795.00
Brand: Stahls
The Stahls’ MAXX Digital Cap Heat Press brings all the features of the larger models with a smaller sized heating element, contoured to the shape of standard caps. Small, portable, and offering different sized lower platens. It takes up limited space while giving unlimited performance. The laser qua..
$850.00
Brand: Stahls
The Stahls’ MAXX Digital Clam Heat Press offers unrivaled quality in a heat press machine,  which delivers maximum value for start-up businesses. Size Available: 11"x15", 15"x15" and 16"x20".     Affordable – perfect for start-ups or home-based businesses    Simple to u..
$850.00
The Multi-Functional Mug Press (JTSB06-7) is a versatile sublimation heat press designed for high-quality custom printing on mugs, tumblers, shot glasses, and more. This 7-in-1 press features interchangeable heating elements to accommodate a wide range of drinkware sizes and shapes, including 1.5oz ..
$999.99
Our combo heat press is the most mature sublimation technology, bivolt design, can work with both 110 Volts and 220 Volts. Any image press and any shapes of objects, as long as the user can think of, can be realized during sublimation in this 8-in-1 press. It is not just a collection of different pr..
$1,199.99
Brand: Stahls
Hotronix Cap Heat Press, the ideal solution for heat applying designs on caps.Get Hotronix heat press reliability, accuracy, and ease of use in a cap heat press.    Designed to decorate caps of all sizes    Auto open feature allows you to multi-task without overapplication  ..
$1,155.00
Brand: Stahls
The Stahls’ MAXX Digital Clam Heat Press offers unrivaled quality in a heat press machine,  which delivers maximum value for start-up businesses. Size Available: 11"x15", 15"x15" and 16"x20".     Affordable – perfect for start-ups or home-based businesses    Simple to u..
$1,150.00
Brand: Hix
New!  Full color LCD touch screen3" x 5-1/2" lower platen, with two additional interchangeable lower platens:  Youth size (2-3/4"x5-1/4") or Ball size (3-3/4"x5-7/8").Applies all types of transfers to caps, bandannas, pockets, collars, care labels and more!Lower hold down to keep..
$999.00
Brand: Geo Knight
The DK7T Twin cap press is a fully functional cap press with a high productivity design. The head pivots back and forth between the two pedestals effortlessly. While one side is pressing, the user is able to set up work on the other pedestal and maximize efficiency.The DK7T has a unique hold-down de..
$1,225.00
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