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What is the difference between a heat press and heat transfer?



 
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Old April 2nd, 2007 Apr 2, 2007 10:10:55 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hey can anyone please tell me the difference between the two?
 
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A heat press is a machine that is used to heat the ink on a transfer and press it into the fabric of a shirt. ...JB
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Yep, the heat press is the actual machine. The heat transfer is what has the design on it.

You use the heat press to press the heat transfer to the t-shirt.
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