HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST HEAT TRANSFER PRESS MACHINE FOR APPLYING TAGLESS TRANSFER LABELS TO GARMENT & APPARELS
Heat transfer or tag less labels for apparel provide apparel manufacturers with a cost-effective alternative to traditional fabric labels for label manufacturing. For consumers, that means they no longer need to remove itchy tags from their clothing. For manufacturers, the convenience of thermal transfer labels means that their customers are satisfied and that every time they wear their clothes, they gain a high degree of brand recognition. Tagless labels can be provided in continuous rolls or single pieces for affixing to garments. (For more information on thermal transfer / tag-less label creation, see the related page on the website.)
The thermal transfer press has several options. Choosing the right machine can be a daunting task if you are not familiar with the types of machines available. Having more information about heat transfer machines can make your choice easier.
Following are the three main types of heat transfer press machine
Each following types of machine has their own character along with their own advantages each should be handle with care
The draw heat press
This machine, also known as a drawer press, has a movable lower platen that can be pulled towards the operator. The garment is stretched onto this plate before it is pushed back and the label is pressed. This type of press allows heat to escape from the operator during use. The top platen of the hot draw press remains stationary, this type of machine will occupy space when pulling out the lower platen. Also, clothing made of bulky materials may not produce ideal results.
The clamshell
This particular machine has a hinge between the top and bottom plates, Clamshell heat press is available in both manual and automatic versions. This type of heat press is ideal for beginners as it is very easy to put clothes on the machine for movement. If you are using a manual clamshell heat press, you may need to open and close the top at the beginning and end of the transfer process. When the scheduled transfer process is complete, the automatic version will open. The Clamshell heat press requires more pressure to print correctly. If the pressure is too low or uneven, the quality may deteriorate.
The swinger
The Swinger Heat Press has a top plate that swings horizontally. This special press is used when precision is required, such as logo details, individual letters and numbers, or decorations such as rhinestones. The
Swinger Press is also very easy to use. The top plate swings horizontally, making it easier to see the layout area. You can also apply uniform pressure to the surface of your garment.
This press takes a long time to print clothing labels. Also, it is not the best option for beginners as it requires a higher level of skill to operate.