DTG Curing Heat Presses for Direct to Garment Printing

Yes, a heat press is commonly used to cure DTG (Direct to Garment) prints after printing. White ink DTG prints especially require a heat curing step — either in a conveyor dryer or under a heat press — to fully bond the ink to the fabric. The Dr. DTG Automatic Heat Press 16x20 with slide-out drawer is purpose-designed for curing DTG prints efficiently and consistently in commercial shops.

A single-heat cap press has one heated platen that presses onto the cap front, which works well for most heat-transfer applications. A dual-heat cap press adds a second heated platen underneath the cap, providing heat from both top and bottom for more even pressure and temperature distribution on curved cap fronts — reducing rejects and improving adhesion on thicker structured caps.

A 16x20 inch platen is the standard recommendation for curing adult t-shirt fronts in DTG production. The Dr. DTG Automatic Heat Press 16x20 accommodates adult shirt fronts, jacket backs, large logos, and full-front designs. For smaller garments like youth shirts or sleeves, a quick-change platen kit lets you switch to a smaller platen without dismantling the press.

A quick-change platen kit lets you swap between different platen sizes — t-shirt, sleeve, pant leg, tote bag — without rebuilding your press setup. It saves 5 to 10 minutes per platen change and is recommended for high-mix shops decorating a variety of garment types daily. The Dr. DTG Heat Press Platen Kit is compatible with automatic heat press systems and comes with a 5-year warranty.

The XT Heat Press Caddie is a threadable pedestal stand with heavy-duty casters that converts any standard heat press into a threadable heat press. Garments slide onto the platen from the front, back, or sides without being lifted off between cycles, eliminating repositioning steps. Dr. DTG claims this design delivers up to a 40% productivity increase for high-volume decoration shops.

Yes. Dr. DTG offers financing options for qualifying customers and provides a 5-year warranty on select heat press models including the Automatic Heat Press 16x20 and the Heat Press Platen Kit. The company is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating and has been in business since 2003. Contact Dr. DTG at 714-770-0969 or info@drdtg.com for current financing terms and warranty details.