Vevor Hat Press – 4 in 1 Heat Press

Today, I’m sharing the Vevor hat heat press because it is versatile, easy to use, very affordable, and is built like a Mack truck. Keep reading to see all the ways I have used this machine and what I suggest you have alongside it.

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An Easy to Use Hat Press

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I no longer use single-use tools in my kitchen and it’s been a game-changer to quickly find what I want. I’ve applied the same mentality to my craft room because I have too many machines I want a more streamlined space. ;)

In this hat press review, I’ll share the ways you can use the press (far beyond hats), projects you can make, and even what I would change.

What Can You Use a Hat Press For?

Vevor sent me their 4 in 1 hat heat press to review on my YouTube channel (use VEVT5 for an additional coupon). To put it lightly, I was so impressed that I’m writing up this article just because there are some of us who still prefer to read now and then…

So far, I’ve used it for:

• trucker hats (structured hats)
• baseball hats (unstructured hats)
• jean jackets
• sleeves (sweatshirts, t-shirts)
• tote bags
• wine bags
• customized ribbon

Vevor 4 In 1 Hat Press Review Video

If you want to see a lot of fun projects come together and get a glimpse on how easy this machine is to set up, watch my Review of the Vevor 4 in 1 Hat Heat Press. While you’re there, subscribe – we have a lot of fun on the channel.

Do I Recommend the Vevor Hat Press?

In a nutshell, yes, I do recommend the press. Why?

• It has a large temperature range, allowing me to use a vast array of materials (sublimation / infusible ink, DTF, patches, heat transfer vinyl, metallic stretch HTV, and even flock HTV).
• The pressure control is easy and you can see what changes you’re making in real time.
• The four, differently-sized heat pads all work with the large platen (and work without issue) and they’re very easy to swap.
• The footprint of the machine is quite small.

What Changes Would I Make to the Vevor 4-in-1 Hat Heat Press?

While I am keeping this machine on the workbench, I’ve found a couple of things I would change about the unit to make it better.

• The front feet need to be more robust, as they can scratch a work table or other surface.
• I’d like the hat holder to be just a bit thinner to still grip the smaller hats.
• It would be a nice touch to include a piece of heat-safe foam to pop under the higher peak hats.

What Else to Have on Hand

These are not “must haves,” however, I’ve learned quite a few tips after working with the press for a while.

1. I recommend having a piece of heat-safe foam or folded piece of high-temp fabric to stuff up under the hat’s peak. Putting it there will avoid creasing some of the higher peak styles.
2. Get a piece of silicone (or heat safe fabric) to lay over the patch or vinyl. This will allow you mitigate the first press heat and also to increase pressure for things like sublimation.
3. Sometimes it’s better NOT to use the hat holder. Honestly, I ended up forgetting it was there when I was working with smaller hats and stopped using it after a while.

Important Specs of the Machine

If you are trying to determine if this machine can be applied to your use case, here are some of the features I value.

• Wide Temperature Range: 0 – 570 F (299 C) and Generous Time (up to 16 minutes)
• Four Pad Sizes – between 6 and 8.1 inches wide and between 2.7 and 3.8 inches wide
• Simple Controls – reduce issues that arise with high use
• Overheat Protection – the easy-access fuse will blow

You can check out the Vevor 4-in-1 manual hat heat press on Vevor’s website or check out the hat press on Amazon, depending on where you are.

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Overall, this is a versatile and very well-priced hat press that does exactly what it says it will do. I’m leaving it on my desk and am sure you’ll see it in my future YouTube videos (subscribe here).

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