Silicone heat mats are great when used as a protective layer under your screen printable Tshirts prints! This way they don’t get too close to heated surfaces such as lights or electronics which could cause them damage. Silicone has excellent insulation properties – this means that if you have one side of your shirt heat pressed, heat will not transfer to the other side of your shirt. Silicone sponge layer insulates work surface and functions as a pressing pillow which can absorb seams, such as those on onesies, zippers, etc.

Cricut Pressing Mat | Hobbycraft

Ink must be able to penetrate all parts of your shirt evenly when it is being pressed – this means that if you have one side of your shirt heat pressed, heat will not transfer to the other side of your shirt. This also means the heat will not be distributed evenly in a heat press that doesn’t have silicone mats. Teflon sheets are heat resistant and provide a barrier to protect your shirt from heat damage, which is why they’re often included with heat presses or sold separately as accessories for those who want extra protection (although you can also use any food-safe paper). The EasyPress is ideal for all kinds of heat transfer work, as well as sewing projects and more. Achieve a flawless finish every time! If heat-sensitive materials need heat pressing, preheat the silicone mat in an oven for at least 15 minutes before using it with heat presses and use a soft cloth between printed material and the silicone pad so there are no accidents! Mat is one-sided. Ensure the correct side is facing up while pressing. This allows the mat layers to function as designed for consistent transfers: Preheat Teflon sheets in an oven prior to use when printing jobs require heat-sensitive materials – this helps make sure all ink has been removed from underside heat plates which prevents tension during pressing. If you’re concerned about safety when it comes to baking parchment sheets underneath your heat presses, we recommend washing them after every day of usage which helps make sure all ink has been removed from underside heat plates.

Things to remember

Ironing board. It has an uneven surface and it’s not solid or sturdy enough to allow for the necessary pressure.

Cricut EasyPress Heat Resistant Mat 30.5cm x 30.5cm - Hobbycraft

The Cricut EasyPress Mat will enable you to get the most out of your EasyPress! An essential companion to the heat press gadget, your mat will protect your work area and enable you to create professional iron-on results every time. If you don’t have a heat press made out of metal plates: Heat up the silicone mat before applying heat to your T-shirt so it won’t prematurely burn through on one part where it meets another surface (like when printing). Use an oven for at least 15 minutes prior to using with heat presses, use a soft cloth in between printed materials and the silicone pad so they’re free from accidents!If you’re printing heat-sensitive materials like fabric or paper, preheat the silicone mat in an oven for at least 15 minutes prior to using with heat presses and use a soft cloth between printed material and the silicone pad so they’re free from accidents! Place the heat press mat on top of your heat press and then lay a Teflon sheet of paper in between.