Sublimation Heat Transfer Machine in Bangladesh — Flatbed Heat Press

Machine Specification

Flatbed or roller — which sublimation press to buy

Sublimation presses come in two formats and they suit different work. A flatbed press handles individual items — cut garment panels, finished T-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, sample pieces — pressed one at a time with precise pressure across the platen. A roller press handles continuous fabric rolls at high throughput but cannot press an individual finished item.

For workshops doing mixed work — sportswear panels one day, promotional mugs the next, sample pieces throughout — the flatbed is the right machine. Sportswear factories running continuous fabric production need our Heat Roller Transfer Machine instead. Many operations end up with both: the roller for bulk fabric, the flatbed for finished items and samples.

Applications

Sportswear producers use flatbed presses for jersey panels, team kits and club apparel. Promotional merchandise businesses use them for mugs, mouse pads, tote bags and event giveaways. Garment factories use them for sample pieces and short specialty runs. Home textile producers use them for cushion covers and printed panels.

The press works with sublimation ink and transfer paper supplied by Prominent Tec, and complements our DTF Printer for the cotton work that sublimation cannot handle — sublimation bonds only to polyester and coated substrates. Workshops serving mixed fabric types usually run both technologies.

Explore related equipment and supplies: Heat Roller Transfer Machine for Sublimation Printing, Sublimation Printing Ink, DTF Printer: Direct to Film Transfer Printing Machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does sublimation work on cotton?

No — sublimation bonds only to polyester and polyester-coated substrates. For cotton and blends, use our DTF Printer or water-based heat transfer inks instead. Many workshops run both technologies to cover all fabric types.

What temperature and time settings should I use?

Typically around 190–200°C for 40–60 seconds for polyester fabric, with variations by substrate. Mugs and hard substrates need different settings. Operator training covers the starting points and how to test-adjust for new materials.

What is the difference between this and the Heat Roller Transfer Machine?

The flatbed presses individual items one at a time with even platen pressure. The roller machine runs continuous fabric rolls at much higher throughput but cannot press finished items. Choose by whether your work is piece-based or roll-based.

What platen sizes are available?

A range of platen sizes is available to match garment and panel work. Tell our sales team your typical item size and we will recommend the right platen at quotation.

Do you supply sublimation ink and transfer paper?

Yes — sublimation ink is stocked in Dhaka and transfer paper can be supplied alongside. Local supply means routine consumables are not held up by import timing.

What is the delivery time and price in Bangladesh?

Delivery is typically 30–45 days to Chittagong port plus inland transport and installation. Price on request, depending on platen size and level of automation.