What heat press temperature setting should I use?Updated 3 months ago
For the best results when working with heat transfer projects, be sure to use the right temperature. As shown in the tables below, the temperature will depend on which SINGER® MOMENTO™ heat press you're using (Smart Press, Square Press, or Mini Press), and the material and type of vinyl you're working with.
Pro Tip: If the vinyl liner is sticking to the heat plate of the press, use parchment paper between vinyl and press to prevent sticking.
Smart Press
This professional-grade heat press delivers flawless results every time.
Material | Standard Vinyl | Glitter Vinyl | Holographic Vinyl | Metallic Vinyl | Puff Vinyl | Printable Vinyl (10s timer) | Press Time (unless specified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlap | 305°F/30s | 305°F | 305°F | 305°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Cotton 100% | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 315°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Cardstock | 280°F | 290°F | 290°F | 290°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Chip Board | 310°F/30s | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Cork Board | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Cotton Blend | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 310°F | 315°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Cotton Canvas | 340°F/30s | 270°F | 285°F | 280°F | 340°F / 10s | 315°F | 20 sec. |
| Faux Leather | 285°F | 285°F | 285°F | 285°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Felt | 280°F | 270°F | 285°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Mesh | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Muslin | 340°F / 30s | 270°F | 285°F | 280°F | 340°F / 10s | 315°F | 20 sec. |
| Neoprene | 280°F | 270°F | 285°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Nylon | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Polyester | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 315°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Silk | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Wood | 300°F | 300°F | 300°F | 300°F | 315°F | 30 sec. | |
| Wool | 280°F | 270°F | 285°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Faux Suede | 280°F | 280°F | 285°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Cork Fabric | 285°F | 285°F | 285°F | 285°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Vinyl | 285°F | 285°F | 285°F | 285°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Linen | 280°F | 280°F | 285°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Flannel | 280°F | 280°F | 330°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Denim | 330°F | 330°F | 285°F | 330°F | 330°F / 30s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Ponte | 280°F | 270°F | 285°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Jersey | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Bonded Fabric | |||||||
| Leather | 270°F | ||||||
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| Vegan Leather Paper |
Square Press
This versatile press features a 9" x 9" pressing surface to accommodate a wide range of project blanks.
Material | Standard Vinyl | Glitter Vinyl | Holographic Vinyl | Metallic Vinyl | Puff Vinyl | Printable Vinyl (10s timer) | Press Time (unless specified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlap | 305°F | 305°F | 305°F | 305°F | 315°F | 30 sec. | |
| Cotton 100% | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 315°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Cardstock | 280°F | 290°F | 290°F | 290°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Chip Board | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 30 sec. | |
| Cork Board | 315°F / 20s | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 315°F | 30 sec. | |
| Cotton Blend | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 315°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Cotton Canvas | 340°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 340°F / 10s | 315°F | 20 sec. |
| Faux Leather | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Felt | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Mesh | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Muslin | 340°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 340°F / 10s | 315°F | 20 sec. |
| Neoprene | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Nylon | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Polyester | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 315°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Silk | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Wood | 300°F | 300°F | 300°F | 300°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Wool | 280°F | 270°F / 20s | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 40 sec. | |
| Faux Suede | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Cork Fabric | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Vinyl | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 30 sec. | |
| Linen | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 340°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Flannel | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Denim | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F / 10s | 315°F | 30 sec. |
| Ponte | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. | |
| Jersey | 280°F | 280°F / 40s | 280°F | 280°F | 315°F | 20 sec. |
Mini Press
This compact press is conveniently sized for quick touch ups, to easily press open a seam, or apply HTV to a small or tight space on your blank.
Material | Standard Vinyl | Glitter Vinyl | Holographic Vinyl | Metallic Vinyl | Puff Vinyl (15s) | Printable Vinyl (15s) | Press Time (unless specified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlap | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Cotton 100% | 310°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 310°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |
| Cardstock | 280°F | 290°F | 290°F | 290°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Chip Board | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Cork Board | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Cotton Blend | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 310°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |
| Cotton Canvas | 340°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 340°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |
| Faux Leather | x | 270°F / 20s | 285°F | x | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Felt | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Mesh | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Muslin | 340°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 340°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |
| Neoprene | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Nylon | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Polyester | 315°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 310°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |
| Silk | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Wood | 300°F | 300°F | 300°F | 300°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Wool | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Faux Suede | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Cork Fabric | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Vinyl | 285°F | 285°F | 285°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Linen | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |
| Flannel | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Denim | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 330°F | 340°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |
| Ponte | 280°F | 270°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. | |
| Jersey | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 280°F | 310°F | 30 sec. |