Best heat press machines for home use
If you are thinking about getting a heat press machine to create some t-shirts or mugs that you could offer to your friends or family on holidays, or you just want to create your own t-shirts or caps with your personalized designs in your home without having to go through a third person, then you have obviously come to the right place .
In this review, we will take a deep look into the five best heat press machines for home use according to me. Whether it’s small, light, compact or easy to use, we will highlight the features and functionalities of those five machines that will certainly be a perfect fit for your household.
Before we get started if you presume that you are not familiar with heat press machines, here is an article that can explain to you globally what’s this machine.
If you don’t know how to use one, here is another one that can shed some light on the process of imprinting a design into a piece of fabric.
Lastly, if you are in a hurry, here are our best three picks for you, and before further ado, let’s jump on.
| Machine | Quick specifications | Link |
|---|---|---|
 | - Portable machine - Similar to an iron in use | Product page |
 | - 12*10 plate - Good temperature range - Swing away machine | Product page |
 | - Usable for T-shirts , mugs, plates and hats - Suitable for hobbyists | Product page |
Contents
PowerPress HPM-0000
There is no better way to start off this review than with a machine made with one of the world leading constructors of heat presses: PowerPress.
They did indeed take two steps forward by designing this machine. Simple to use, with an iron-like shape, this machine requires very little expertise. In fact, if you know how to use an iron, you are already all set; you just need to select your time, your temperature, that can reach the 355 degrees Fahrenheit (179 degrees Celsius), and then pressure your fabric for the required amount of time.
But what made this instrument so famous is its small dimensions and lightweight. It only weighs 8 lbs(3.6kg), so if you are thinking about changing its location, or joining your friend in his/her home to imprint some fabrics, then you obviously have no excuses.
However, these strengths can be sometimes weaknesses if you are looking to design bigger garments that require a
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| – One of the safest machines on the market – Nice machine for domestic use – Does the job – Touch screen control panel – Pressure regulating system – Safe anti-overheating system – Fully assembled and ready to use | - Suitable only for small and medium size flat objects - Render can be a bit imprecise compared to other heat presses |
ePhotoInc 15*15 inches T Shirt Heat Press
If you think that the previous machine isn’t the one you are searching for, maybe this one will seduce you then. This instrument comes in the clamshell design. With its 15×15 inches(38.1cm) platen, it lets you conveniently, and more easily print on different materials such as garments, ceramic tiles, jigsaw puzzles etc. It is easier to use than the iron shaped heat presses.
It’s also equipped with the latest technology of
Like any advanced and precise heat press machine, the ePhotoInc offers an adjustable pressure knob that you can manipulate easily. Of course, you need to adjust it according to the type and thickness of the material you are using.
Its compact design and relatively lightweight (compared to other advanced heat presses), will make it perfect to put in any place around your household. So if you are interested, here is a comparison of the
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| - Digital led controller for temperature - Time signal alarm will sound when the transfer is done - Teflon coated platen | - Very basic machine - Usable only on flat objects - Unsafe clamshell design |
Mophorn 5 in1 12*15 Heat Press
Time to take a little deviation, and by that, I mean why not try a small multipurpose heat press machine that is designed mainly for little fabrics such as caps, letters and small book covers.
If you think that you don’t need a t-shirt sized platens embedded into your machine, but with having the advantages of a regular heat press, which are stability, precision, and high range of temperature, then this item may be the one that you are looking for.
With its small dimensions (28x20x17 inches(71.12×50.8×43.2cm)) and lightweight (33.7 pounds(15.3kg)), you can rest assured. There is probably not a single room in your house in which you can’t place in it this device.
The Mophorn heat press has included in it a digital LCD timer and temperature (up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit) controller to ensure accuracy and high-end results. It includes also a parallel arm handle with ergonomic foam-grip to ensure flexibility and easy manipulations.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| - Adjustable pressure - Digital led controller for temperature -Ergonomic and easy to use - Low power consumption | - Usable only on small sized fabrics - Unsafe clamshell design |
Super Deal PRO 12 * 10 Digital Swing Away
There are many reasons that made the super deal pro make it into our review, and you can be certain that they will make you think twice before you consider getting another machine.
Well, the most pertinent ones are its design, which is the swing away one. Easy to be accommodated with, and safer than the clamshell architecture, you can imprint your graphs in a more relaxed state. Rest assured, you won’t risk getting yourself burned by touching the upper heated platen.
It has also a digital LCD temperature(up to 399 degrees Fahrenheit) and timer controller. This will allow your machine to operate in the most accurate settings for different types of fabrics.
Another reason is its light weight (25.6 pounds(11.6kg)), easily transportable around the house, you won’t need a hand to displace or change its location.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| - Teflon coated platen - Good price -Swing away design for safety | - For T-shirts sized fabrics only |
Vevor 15*15 5 in 1 heat press
To close this review, I thought that we could take a look into a multi-functional heat press machine for those of you who are thinking of diversifying their gifts. T-shirts, plates, caps, or even mugs are possible with this device. How is that you may ask? Well, it’s quite simple.
This widget utilizes quick-change attachments that you could equip on your lower detachable platform depending on the type of object you are using.
As you can expect from such an advanced piece of technology, it has a digital precise LCD controller for temperature and time inputs, as well as an adjustable pressure knob for pressure control. And because safety matter, this machine comes in the swing away design for your own peace of mind.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| - Multipurpose machine: Hats, T-shirts, Mugs etc.. - Swing away design for safety measures | - Not very durable according to some users |
Conclusion
Each machine presented in this review presents unique features compared to the other ones. Now that you know their
If you want to learn more about PowerPress products, check out this article.
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