Prints and embroidery

Prints and Embroidery

From the very beginning of its operations, Agraf has specialized in branding workwear and promotional apparel. Our extensive experience has made us a recognizable name in the industry. We serve our clients with the highest level of quality and professionalism – guaranteeing not only excellent product standards but also exceptional customer care.

Olga Kluk
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+48 887 300 075

Anna Hessling
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+49 176 62201792

Rafał Sadowski
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+48 89 527 34 74

Andrzej Szymański
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+48 603 302 253

Robert Stulich
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+48 609 000 038

Kinga Krajewska-Wysocka
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+48 609 803 066

Contact us – via phone or email at agraf.net.pl, and share your needs;
Graphic support – our design team will create a concept for you, combining your vision with our suggestions – or propose an entirely new idea. Once you approve the design and pricing, we’ll move into production;
Preparation – we’ll develop embroidery programs, screens, transfer films, or foils as needed, all based on the approved design;
Production – this stage is a close collaboration between graphic designers and technologists. Once branding is complete, every item undergoes a thorough quality check;
Shipping – our logistics team ensures fast and safe delivery, domestically or internationally.

Our graphic studio, in addition to the design, will also suggest the most appropriate way to transfer it onto the material

There are many possibilities. Depending on the type of clothing, design and quantity, we perform DTG prints, screen printing, heat transfers and computer embroidery. These are modern technologies that ensure very high print quality.

Here's a short guide to marking methods

Direct digital printing

DTG

Direct To Garment is a very modern digital printing technology performed directly on textiles. This method excellently renders the depth of colors, making the print very intense and effective, as well as very durable. It allows us to print photographs on material with almost photographic accuracy. The print price is not affected by the number of colors in the project, only the total number of marked garments.

Screen printing

The most popular printing technique, consisting of manual or mechanical pushing of paint by means of a squeegee through a printing form made on a special screen. This screen is covered with an emulsion on which the printed image is reproduced. The pushed paint passes through those areas of the screen that are not covered with emulsion. Due to the need to individually prepare the matrix for each order, this method is most profitable for large quantities.

Plastisol inks

The largest group of inks, out of all available on the market, are plastisol inks. Their composition guarantees high durability and very good color reproduction of spot inks, e.g. according to the PANTONE color chart, while effectively covering both white and colored fabrics, withstanding washing at high temperatures, even up to 90°C. In addition, they enable various interesting effects, e.g. reflecting light, mirror effect, or an effect resembling three-dimensionality.

Water-based inks

Once one of the most popular inks used in screen printing, water-based inks, which, due to their high level of dilutability, cover textiles a bit less than standard prints made using plastisol inks. However, they provide a satisfactory level of resistance to washing at temperatures up to around 60°C.

Discharge

This is a non-standard method consisting of removing the dye from the material fibers. It is by far the most durable way of marking, unfortunately without the possibility of choosing the color of the pattern itself. A certain disadvantage is also the restriction of clothing colors to dark shades only. Due to the use of an increasing number of synthetic additives, different batches of clothing may discharge to varying degrees.

Puff

The ink, after printing, under the influence of temperature, swells, giving a three-dimensional effect, ideally emphasizing the details in the design.

High Density

Similarly to "PUFF" inks, High Density is intended to create the impression of three-dimensionality. What differentiates them is the edge of this convexity, which in this case is less rounded.

Embroidery

Computer embroidery

The most popular clothing marking technique, it allows for accurate reproduction of the design and provides enormous precision, durability and decoration quality. It does not get damaged during multiple washing or ironing, and the thread colors do not fade. Embroidery applied on clothing makes the products look elegant and professional.

3D embroidery

This method uses specialized foams that emboss the stitches, creating three-dimensional patterns. It is characterized by great precision of execution and elegant finishing. This is a more interesting and more fashionable version of embroidery, which gives clothing originality and uniqueness.

Embroidered patches

Embroidered patches are used primarily when marking small elements on clothing with a specific structure. This method is considered one of the most durable marking methods, among other reasons because it is resistant to high temperatures.

Foils, transfer papers

Heat transfer

A screen-printed image is applied to a transfer foil, which is then heat-pressed into the fabric. The most important advantage of transfer foils is enabling marking in hard-to-reach places. Moreover, applications can contain many more colors than direct prints, also glossy and metallic ones.

Digital heat transfer

This is a method similar to direct DTG marking. The technique allows the use of the full color palette, which makes it possible to place photorealistic patterns in places inaccessible to printers. The design is printed on paper or foil and then heat-pressed into the material.

Sublimation

This is a printing technique that allows decoration of light polyester T-shirts. It consists of fusing pigment into the structure of the material. The fiber itself is dyed, which does not cause "pore" clogging. As a result, the print, like the rest of the fabric, breathes, making this method ideal for sportswear.

Flex

This method is used for both single- and multi-color decorations. The foil is applied by heat-pressing it into the material at high temperature, thanks to which it is characterized by high durability. It prevents the print from crumbling, is resistant to abrasion and washing, and perfectly covers the surface.

Flock

Thanks to this method, prints with a delicate pile are created, which feel like suede. Prints made using this technique are produced by cutting the pattern from heat transfer material and heat-pressing it into the fabric. It is most often used for single-color designs. Its greatest advantages are durability and excellent coverage of the printed surface.

Woven labels

Woven labels with the customer's logo will make the product look like a dedicated production for the company. It is also possible to sew labels inside or on the edges of the clothing. Unlike computer embroidery, the pattern on woven labels is created as a result of weaving the weft and warp. This makes it possible to reproduce details more accurately.

Printed labels

They are a great alternative to woven labels. This method is cheaper but at the same time less durable.

Cardboard hang tags

We also produce individual paper hang tags, personalized unit packaging (boxes, cartons) and printed polyester bags.

Ready to elevate your brand?

Whether your company needs custom clothing for employees, or you're organizing an event, rally, or festival – you've come to the right place. Your apparel will be crafted by us from start to finish.

Prints and embroidery