For an adult t-shirt in A3 format (29.7 x 42 cm), a platen of at least 40 x 50 cm is recommended. A 38 x 38 cm platen (Secabo TC5 Lite) is sufficient for A4 format but will be too small for some A3 designs. If you regularly work in A3, opt for the Secabo TC7 Lite or the TD7 Smart (40 x 50 cm).

Yes, a good heat press with precise temperature (between 120°C and 210°C), time, and pressure settings is versatile. It's suitable for DTF, textile sublimation, flex printing, flocking, and screen printing. The difference lies in the parameters used—see our pressing conditions sheet for each technique.

A standard heat press works on flat surfaces (textiles, sheets, puzzles). A mug press is designed to wrap around a cylindrical object : it heats the mug evenly all around for 3 minutes at 200°C. If you are sublimating ceramic mugs, a dedicated mug press is essential for flawless results.

If your budget is really tight and you're making fewer than 20 pieces per session, a manual press will suffice. As soon as you start making them regularly, an electromagnetic or electric press becomes essential: the automatic opening ensures the correct pressing time and frees up your hands to prepare the next piece. The additional investment quickly pays for itself in terms of comfort and quality.

Yes, for flat objects: puzzles, mouse pads, tiles, slates, metal plates, wood, acrylic photo blocks. For objects with specific shapes (bowls, espresso cups), use a heat-shrink bag in a 3D oven or a conventional oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Find all our sublimation-compatible materials in the Sublimation Universe category.