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Letters, Numbers,
Designs
For personalization on demand.
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  - Heat Press Letters & Numbers
    
    For all of your uniform needs.
  - Pre-Spaced Text & Numbers
    
    Words and numbers on one carrier. Easy to apply.
  - Twill Name Bars
    
    Add names quickly and easily.
  - NHL®/NHLPA® Player Kits
    
    Choose from current players or personalize.
  - Heat Transfer Designs
    
    Embroidered, rhinestone, reflective designs, and more!
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Heat Transfer
Vinyl, Twill
Materials for every job.
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  - Heat Transfer Material
    
    Use a roll-fed vinyl cutter to create designs.
  - Printable Heat Transfer Material
    
    Materials for print/cut systems.
  - Twill, Applique Fabrics & More
    
    For hand, die, and flatbed cutting.
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Custom Digital
Products
Unlimited colors, with no per color fees.
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  - For Apparel
    
    Full color designs for apparel.
  - For Non-Apparel
    
    For all of your non-apparel needs.
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Custom Cut
Products
Go from idea to design in no time.
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  - Any Word. Any Way.™
    
    1000's of appliqué and no-sew options.
  - Custom Cut Designs
    
    Let us cut your designs.
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Heat Presses,
Cutters & More
It all starts with a heat press.
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  - Heat Presses
    
    The first item you'll need for your business.
  - NEW! Heat Press Caddies™
    
    Make your clam heat press threadable.
  - Optional Heat Press Platens
    
    Heat press sleeves, bags, and more with ease.
  - Vinyl Cutters
    
    Cut your own designs.
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Transfer Paper,
Foil, Rhinestones
Go from boring to Bling!
- Product Categories
  - Laser Transfer Paper
    
    Produce colorful designs with a laser printer.
  - Inkjet Transfer Paper
    
    For use with inkjet and bubblejet printers.
  - Heat Transfer Foil
    
    Add metallic finishes to your designs.
  - HotFix Rhinestones
    
    Rhinestones in bulk.
  - HotFix Spangle Sequin Material
    
    Add a sequin-like effect to your designs.
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Accessories, Software,
Samples, Kits
Tools for the trade. All in one place.
- Product Categories
  - Heat Printing
    
    Cover sheets, pillows, pads, and more!
  - Printer & Cutter
    
    Accessories for vinyl cutters
  - Software
    
    Create designs from your desktop.
  - Rhinestone
    
    Everything needed to make Rhinestone Transfers.
  - Other Accessories
    
    From storage boxes to weeders and everything in between.
  - Samples, Swatches & Kits
    
    Try materials before you buy in bulk.
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Help and
Education
Heat printing tips & tricks.
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- Most Popular Topics
- Resources

Help and Education

How to Start a Heat Printing Business

Need advice on starting your new business? You've come to the right place.

Take the first step.

Click on the links below for helpful information on starting your own heat printing business.

Do-it-Yourself vs. Contracted Services

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Starting a Heat Printing Business

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Start-Up Costs

Business Plan

Checklist

Investment Strategies

How to Select the Right Equipment

Heat Press Comparison

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