Heat Press Tips & Guides

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Practical guides for heat press business owners — inventory management, transfer comparisons, pricing, and more. Written by pressers, for pressers.

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Inventory 5 min read
How to Manage Heat Press Inventory Like a Pro

Running out of blanks mid-order. Overstocking transfers that never get used. Sound familiar? Here's how to build a system that actually keeps up with your press.

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Transfers 6 min read
DTF vs Plastisol Transfers: What to Stock and When

DTF and plastisol transfers each have their place in a heat press shop. Here's how to decide what to stock, when to use each, and how to manage both in your inventory.

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Business 5 min read
How to Price Custom Shirts from a Heat Press

Underpricing kills heat press businesses slowly. Here's a straightforward breakdown of how to calculate your real costs and set prices that actually make you money.

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Beginner 6 min read
Setting Up Your Heat Press Business: A Beginner's Guide

Thinking about starting a heat press business? Here's what you actually need to get going — equipment, supplies, transfers, and the systems to keep it all organized from day one.

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Tips 5 min read
7 Common Mistakes New Pressers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Most beginner heat pressers make the same costly mistakes. Here are the seven we see most often — and exactly what to do instead so you don't learn the hard way.

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