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Five steps to design and print a t-shirt: design at print size, pick the method, order the transfer, press, wash test

How to design and print a t-shirt: set the canvas, export a print-ready file, order a DTF transfer, press it and make the print last through washing.

A heat press temperature guide covering DTF, HTV settings, sublimation, plastisol, and polyester. Learn typical temps, dwell times, and brand spec sheets.

DTF Database Editorial
4/30/2026
12 min

A heat press buying guide covering platen sizes (15x15, 16x20, 16x24), clamshell vs swing-away vs draw style, plus hat, mug, and plate presses.

DTF Database Editorial
4/30/2026
11 min

A beginner comparison of heat press transfer methods (HTV, DTF, sublimation) and traditional screen printing — covering startup cost, volume, hand feel, and skill curve.

DTF Database Editorial
4/30/2026
11 min

A beginner heat press tutorial covering anatomy, pre-press setup, and step-by-step pressing for HTV, DTF, sublimation, and iron-on transfer paper.

DTF Database Editorial
4/30/2026
11 min

A buyer's guide to heat press accessories: cover sheets, pads, transfer paper categories, IR thermometers, stands, and decoration consumables.

DTF Database Editorial
4/30/2026
11 min

Hotronix Fusion IQ vs Air Fusion IQ: a spec-by-spec comparison of these premium auto-open heat presses to help shops match price, workflow, and air supply.

DTF Database Editorial
4/30/2026
11 min
Clamshell heat press open on a workshop table with a folded blank t-shirt on the lower platen

Heat press machine buying guide for shirts: clamshell, swing-away, and auto-open t-shirt heat press picks compared for DTF transfers, HTV, and screen prints.

Stahls Hotronix Fusion IQ Heat Press Review

Hotronix Fusion IQ review after six years of daily use: a premium press (I paid over $2,500) worth it for busy shops, with one costly touchscreen flaw.

Darrin DeTorres
8/9/2025
7 min

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