1.Cricut Autopress

Not only can you use the Cricut Autopress for sublimation but it also works with your iron-on vinyl projects too.

Here are some of the pros and cons of this heat press.

Pros:

• A medium size machine that is good for home use in a small space.
• Works with different materials like iron-on (HTV) and sublimation supplies.
• Safety auto-off feature
• Works with cutting machines like Cricut Maker

Cons:

• Flip-up cover design (means less working space than a swing-away design)
• Needs an internet connection 

It’s a good option if you’re on a budget because the price range is between $900 to $1100. And you can pay for it in installments.

2. Cricut EasyPress 3

You’ll love how compact this machine is if you don’t have a lot of space. But don’t let the small size fool you. With a heating plate surface of 12 in x 10 in, you still have plenty of room to work on large projects.

Pros: 

• Compact
• Easy to transport
• Works with heat transfer vinyl and sublimation materials.

Cons:

• Needs the Cricut Heat app 

3. Cricut Mug Press

Are you only into making mugs? Then this mug press is perfect for small projects like that. No more worrying about how high or low to set the heat either. The machine has automatic temperature control built in. It’s a heat press that’s designed to simplify the printing process.

Pros:

• Automatic temperature and pressure settings

Cons:

• No air filter included

4. Swing Design 15″ x 15″ Swing Away 8-in-1 Heat Press

Small business owners love this high-quality swing-away heat press.

It’s able to do 8 different functions in one machine. 

The bundle package includes:

• a hat & cap press
• 2 plate presses
• 4 mug presses 
• a mug pressing unit

The combination of heat press and sublimation properties is a good reason to get this machine. 

It’s great for making a wide variety of projects like t shirts, tote bags, pillows, towels, mugs, hats, and many other items. So it’s a great option if you know that you want to make and sell different crafts from the start.

5. Swing Design 15″ x 15″ PRO Slide Out Heat Press

Like the Swing Design heat press machine above, this slide-out version has all of the same great qualities.

The main difference between the two is the way that the top plate operates. 

The Swing Away version does just that. Meaning that when you open the top plate from the bottom plate, you can swing it out of the way. Good idea, if you’re scared of bumping your head into the top plate.

The Slide Out version lets you slide out the bottom plate once you lift up the top plate. The process of lifting up the top plate is why it’s called a clamshell press.

6. Cricut Hat Press

Have you ever tried to put a sublimation design onto a baseball cap? Probably wasn’t the easiest thing to accomplish, huh?

Well, that’s why Cricut came out with the Hat Press. It has a curved design that makes applying htv or sublimation designs to a hat so much easier.

The hat form gives you a smooth surface to work on so that you don’t get wrinkles in your vinyl.

If ease of use is important to you then this is the hat press you want. Get this machine for under $150.

7. Swing Design 7-in-1 Tumbler Press

Tumblers are really trending right now. You can see them everywhere on sites like Etsy and Amazon. So you’d be right to make custom ones if you’re looking for a product that will sell like hotcakes.

The Swing Design 7-in-1 Tumbler press will help you make professional-looking mugs and tumblers. You get seven different attachments to make

• straight or conical tumblers
• mugs
• water bottles
• shot glasses
• frosted and clear beer glasses
• latte cups

One of the best features of this heat press is the countdown timer with a built-in alarm.

Get the sublimation tumbler heat press here.