It would be probably be worth your while getting the press repaired. They are not complex devices.

We've used these in schools. The temperature at the edge of the heat plate is very variable and they do have a tendency to blow. The lever mechanism is spring loaded so you do have to be careful. Not a reliable piece of kit.

I guess it depends on your cusomer's definition of "premium". Is it fashion premium or weight and quality of the fabric premium? Personally I wouldn't touch Gildan's with a barge pole as they don't wash too well.

Not a well known brand but CKL's Top Sport premium t-shirts are miles better than Gildan, Fruit, etc.

Look at how the manufacturers (eg Adidas) put their logos on boxing trunk waistbands. They all use an applique rather than direct embroidery.

Yes it is a font called Lobster and it is available for free download. Google is your friend.

<t>My name is Greg and I run ourschoolbadge.co.uk. I was introduced to this forum by John Cooper (Stitch Up) as there was a mention of our product (heat sealable embroidered emblems) in the Embroidery Forum.<br/>
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Not much I can contribute on the dye sublimation side of things (at the moment ...

Have a look at 505 Adhesive. It's designed for temporary gluing of paper and fabric. No residue.