Turn HTV, sublimation designs and ready-to-press transfers into finished shirts, mugs, caps and plates with one multi-function heat press.
Smaller workspaces and standard shirt graphics
A compact flat platen with the same core mug, cap and plate options as the larger 5-in-1 setup. It fits most standard front designs without taking over the workbench.
Adult apparel and larger flat transfers
The broader platen leaves more room around adult shirt designs, tote bags and back graphics while keeping one mug, one cap and two plate attachments available.
Shops planning regular drinkware work
The larger flat platen plus four mug heaters makes this the practical choice when several compatible drinkware sizes will be part of the regular product mix.
A hotter press is not automatically a better press. The exact transfer and blank decide the correct recipe.
Use the temperature specified by the vinyl, transfer or blank maker. Too little can leave adhesive incomplete; too much can scorch fabric or damage a coating.
Dwell time changes with the material. A transfer that peels hot may use a different cycle from one that must cool before the carrier is removed.
Set pressure before a batch and keep seams, collars, zippers and buttons from lifting one side of the design away from the platen.
Press an unfamiliar blank before starting a full order. A test piece costs less than repeating an entire batch.
The machine supplies controlled heat and pressure. Ink, adhesive, coating and fabric chemistry determine what will actually transfer.
Cut heat transfer vinyl can be applied to compatible cotton, polyester and blends. Outsourced DTF or screen-print transfers let you make garments without owning a printer. Follow the supplier's temperature, pressure, time and peel instructions.
A short pre-press can flatten wrinkles and reduce moisture before placement.
Hot, warm and cold-peel films are not interchangeable instructions.
Traditional sublimation is intended mainly for polyester fabric and hard goods with a compatible polymer coating. A plain cotton shirt or untreated ceramic mug does not become sublimation-ready because it fits the press.
The press handles application. Artwork can come from a vinyl cutter, a transfer supplier or a suitable sublimation printing system. Starting with outsourced transfers is a practical way to learn pressing before adding printing equipment.
Open working position
The 360-degree upper assembly moves away from the loading area. The pull-out lower table gives direct access while you flatten the blank and position the transfer.
Shape matters. Curved blanks need an attachment that can maintain contact around the transfer area.
T-shirts, sweatshirts, totes, pillow covers, mouse pads and compatible flat hard goods that fit the usable pressing area.
Compatible cylindrical drinkware. Capacity alone does not guarantee fit, so compare the blank diameter and shape with the heater.
The curved 5.5 x 3 inch surface follows the printable front panel more closely than a flat shirt platen.
Dedicated 5 inch and 6 inch heaters for compatible plates made for the intended transfer process.
A room-temperature garment or blank absorbs heat when it touches the platen. The controller then reheats toward the selected value. If results vary between presses, check the actual platen temperature, pressure, recovery time and material instructions before assuming the display is faulty.
Worth of the money and straightforward to use! This is my second heat press machine.
My last one is a 12x10 inch press and is still working fine. Need to upgrade to a larger size so I bought this one after some research. This heat press machine comes with a different control box that has a lot of advanced features. You can program three modes into the control box with specific set temperature and time you want. Instead of wasting time changing set temperature and time for different applications, you can quickly switch between the three different modes by pressing the mode button. Another feature that I really like is that the control can record the times of heat transferring, which would be very helpful in a busy work. I was hesitant to buy this machine when see the review about the scratches on this machine, but finally pulled the trigger. Mine is working fine and totally brand new. I noticed that there is a protective film on the mug attachment, and seems the scratches mentioned in the other review is on the film not really the attachment. I don’t think that will be an issue, since the film needs to be removed anyway, as suggested on the manual. By the way, if anyone gets confused about how to use the machine, you can directly contact the seller. The seller support Catherine is really nice and helpful. During the first time of using this machine, every time after pressing down the heating plate, I found that the temperature would drop. I was concerned and asked Catherine for help. She is professional and helped me out with the issue. Turns out, the cold T shirt would always take away some heat causing an initial temperature drop, but the control will bring the heat up once it detects the temperature drop in a few seconds. I tested it and it was indeed the case. She also suggested to pre-heat the t shirt for a few seconds before the real transfer, to remove the wrinkles and also minimize the initial temperature drop during the transferring. So far, this machine works well, highly recommended!!!
Sophia
Great heat press! I used it 7 days in a row non stop in a trade show and it works like a champ! It is a little hard to switch between plates, but other than that, it works great.
MB
The 5‑in‑1 heat press is large, solid, and works beautifully for shirts, mugs, hats, and plates.
The heat is consistent, the pressure is easy to adjust, and everything feels well‑built. I honestly expected something basic, but this machine performs like a much more expensive press. We absolutely love it and recommend it to anyone starting out or upgrading their setup. You will not be disappointed, I use it all the time .. You will get your money back in weeks with using your own press versus buying shirts or coffee mugs from dealers or shops. This is worth every penny
Yvonne Marie Stogsdill
Love this machine diy money maker
Bleek YAOWA dumeng
Still using this to this day, works great! I love mine and use it often! Easy to change settings as needed.
Larissa Kurth
I just used it for the first time after getting it as a gift for Christmas and I love it! Easy to use
Casey
HORGELU keeps the operator in control: set the material-specific values, align the blank, establish pressure and repeat the same process across a batch.
Set target temperature and press time, then use the audible signal to mark the end of the cycle.
Adjust compression for the transfer and blank instead of relying on one setting for every job.
Supported upgraded controllers can store repeated temperature and time combinations and count completed presses.
Group similar products together so attachments and temperature ranges are not changed after every item.
HORGELU is a heat press brand focused on multi-function machines for apparel decoration, sublimation and other heat-transfer projects. The current range combines flat shirt platens with interchangeable attachments for products such as mugs, hats and plates, allowing one machine to cover several common production jobs.
Choose based mainly on platen size and the products being made. The 12x15 5-in-1 is the more compact option for standard shirt graphics and smaller workspaces. The 15x15 5-in-1 provides additional room for adult apparel and larger flat transfers. The 15x15 8-in-1 keeps the larger platen and adds more mug attachments, making it better suited to shops that expect to produce multiple types of drinkware regularly.
The 5-in-1 configuration includes a flat platen for compatible shirts and other flat blanks, a curved cap attachment, an approximately 11 oz mug press and two plate presses. The flat platen can also be used with compatible products such as tote bags, pillow covers, mouse pads and coated sublimation blanks, provided the material can safely withstand the required pressing temperature.
The biggest difference is drinkware capability. Both configurations include a flat 15x15 platen, cap attachment and two plate presses in their corresponding 15x15 versions. The 5-in-1 includes one mug attachment intended for approximately 11 oz mugs. The 8-in-1 adds several mug heaters designed for different mug sizes and diameters. The 8-in-1 makes more sense when drinkware will be a regular part of production. It is not automatically necessary for a shop focused primarily on shirts.
Yes. The basic process is manual but straightforward: set the required temperature and time, adjust pressure, position the transfer and close the press. The important part is learning the requirements of the material being used. HTV, sublimation transfers and ready-to-press graphics can require different temperatures, dwell times, pressure levels and peeling methods. The heat press controls the application process, but the transfer manufacturer's instructions determine the correct settings.
Yes. The larger 15x15 platen is especially practical for small-batch apparel production because it accommodates many common adult shirt designs in a single press. Multi-function attachments also allow a business to test mugs, caps or plates without buying a separate standalone press for every product category. As volume grows, batching similar products together becomes more efficient than repeatedly changing attachments.
No. A heat press and a printer perform different jobs. Ready-to-press DTF transfers, screen-print transfers and other preprinted graphics can be purchased from a transfer supplier and applied with the press. HTV can be cut with a compatible vinyl cutter. A printer is required only when producing certain transfers in-house. Traditional sublimation, for example, requires a suitable printer, sublimation ink and sublimation transfer paper in addition to compatible blanks.
Yes, but the material being pressed must be suitable for sublimation. Traditional sublimation works best on polyester fabrics and on hard goods manufactured with a compatible polymer coating. Ordinary cotton shirts and untreated ceramic mugs do not become sublimation-compatible simply because they are placed in a heat press. The press supplies heat and pressure. Successful sublimation also depends on the correct ink, transfer paper and substrate.
Yes. The flat platen can apply compatible heat transfer vinyl to shirts, bags and other suitable fabrics. Always follow the HTV manufacturer's instructions for temperature, press time, pressure and peeling. Different films can require significantly different settings. Fabric composition also matters, particularly with heat-sensitive polyester and specialty synthetic materials.
There is no single correct temperature for every project. The required setting comes from the transfer material and blank manufacturer. Standard HTV might press around 300°F, while many sublimation applications operate closer to 400°F. Other materials can fall outside those examples. Using a universal "T-shirt temperature" or "mug temperature" can damage the blank or produce a weak transfer. Start with the instructions for the exact material being used, then test before running a large batch.
A small drop can occur when a room-temperature shirt, mug or other blank contacts the heated surface. The colder material absorbs heat from the platen, and the machine then heats back toward the selected temperature. A brief change does not automatically indicate a fault. If transfer quality becomes inconsistent, check actual platen temperature, pressure and recovery time instead of judging the machine only by moment-to-moment changes on the display.
The white sheet is a Teflon protective cover sheet. It can be placed over suitable transfers during pressing to help protect the heating platen and the item underneath from adhesive or transfer residue. It is part of the working setup, not packaging material. Some transfer manufacturers specify parchment paper, release paper or another protective layer instead. Follow the instructions supplied with the specific transfer whenever they differ.
The swing-away upper platen moves the hot heating surface away from the loading area. That gives more direct access when positioning a garment or aligning a transfer and reduces the need to work immediately underneath a heated platen. The pull-out lower table on supported models provides additional access to the blank. The design requires enough clear space around the machine for the upper assembly to rotate safely.
Not directly. Current HORGELU machines in this range are designed for 110V power. A simple travel plug only changes the connector shape and does not convert voltage. For use on a 220V or 240V electrical supply, HORGELU specifies a suitable step-down voltage converter with sufficient wattage capacity. Connecting a 110V machine directly to higher-voltage mains can damage the press and create an electrical hazard.
HORGELU focuses on making multi-purpose heat pressing practical without requiring separate equipment for every common product type. The machines pair digital time and temperature controls with manually adjustable pressure and interchangeable attachments. The operator still controls the transfer process rather than relying on automatic presets to determine what a material needs. That approach works for both home projects and commercial production: use the correct material specifications, establish a repeatable setup and produce the same transfer consistently from one item to the next.
Choose the platen size and attachment set that match the products you actually plan to make.
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