Decoration methods — which to choose

Category overview

We offer a wide range of branded merch in this category:

• screen-printing
• DTF
• DTG
• embroidery
• UV printing
• laser engraving

Česko a EU kontext

Czech and EU context. Standard VAT 21% applies to merch in Česko — 12% for selected services, 0% for exports outside the EU. From January 2025 mandatory e-faktura (ISDOC) for all B2B transactions — full integration with client financial systems (SAP, Pohoda, Money S3, ABRA). Czech remains default on invoices and labels. ÚOOÚ requires GDPR + Personal Data Protection Act 101/2000 Coll. compliance. GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, EU Ecolabel honoured across the EU. screen-printing, DTF, DTG categories fall under these regulations.

Cenotvorba a rámce

Pricing and financial framework. We quote in CZK or EUR with 21% VAT. For enterprise clients framework agreements with volume discounts — from 5% at CZK 100,000 annually to 15% at CZK 1,000,000 annually. Proforma invoice 50% deposit + 50% before dispatch for new clients; payment terms 14-30 days for recurring B2B. SEPA bank transfers, payment cards via Stripe. Invoices in ISDOC format from January 2025 mandatory. For screen-printing, DTF, DTG categories the standard price tiers apply — 250-1,250 CZK net per piece for basic products, 1,250-5,000 CZK net for premium gifts.

Dodací lhůty

Lead time. Standard cycle for screen-printing, DTF, DTG — 5-8 working days. For extensive personalisation — 10-15 working days. For Asia imports — 8-12 weeks. During autumn season and pre-Christmas period timelines extend by 1-2 weeks. 10% warehouse buffer for recurring B2B clients.

Sezónní plánování

Seasonal planning. Česko has strong B2B merch seasons — January-February, April-May (Easter, Mother’s Day), June, September (back-to-school, trade shows), October-November, December (Christmas, Black Friday). Onboarding programs launched in January and September. For screen-printing, DTF, DTG synchronise campaign calendar 6-8 weeks ahead.

Doprava a logistika

Shipping and logistics. Central warehouse Praha (Hostivař). Shipping via Česká pošta (Balík), PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS Česko, DHL Česko, DPD Česko, UPS Česko, FedEx. Delivery in Česko 24-48h, in EU 3-5 days, outside EU 5-10 days. Multi-address delivery to Praha, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec, Olomouc, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové.

What it is

Category screen-printing is among the most frequently ordered in Czech B2B merch. screen-printing in the branded version combines functionality, brand aesthetics and durability — each piece passes AQL.

For B2B clients in Česko we offer screen-printing in variants matched to the brief. screen-printing is available from the local Praha warehouse.

Czech and European brands in the screen-printing category offer different quality tiers. Each project in screen-printing goes through digital proofing and a physical sample.

screen-printing is central to the screen-printing category — Corp-Merch delivers tens of thousands of pieces annually for B2B clients in Česko. DTF in branded version is a standard element of onboarding and loyalty programs in Praha.

DTG with client logo works in seasonal campaigns — 5-8 week lead time. embroidery is available in Pantone variants, with certificates and premium packaging.

UV printing accompanies Corp-Merch clients from brief to delivery with dedicated project owner. Selection of laser engraving in screen-printing is based on brief, warehouse availability and campaign calendar.

When to order

Standard lead time for screen-printing is 5-8 working days from the Praha warehouse. Seasonal windows should be reserved early — Black Friday and Christmas require 6-8 weeks.

For screen-printing with extended supply chains the cycle is 8-12 weeks. Express 24-72 hour turnaround is available for selected screen-printing products.

The July-August holiday period extends production by 1-2 weeks. For year-end invoicing production must finish by 20 December.

screen-printing — summer collection available March-August, 8 weeks ahead of first delivery. DTF — autumn collection launched August-September, delivery October-November.

DTG — limited holiday edition, brief in October, delivery first half of December. embroidery — warehouse rotation quarterly; minimum reasonable time 4-6 weeks for screen-printing.

UV printing — spring collection launched January-February with delivery March-April. Calendar of laser engraving is synchronised with customer campaign calendar.

Specification

Quality standards — AQL 1.0-2.5 inspection, AQL 1.0 for electronics, full visual inspection for premium packaging. Packaging — individual protective packaging for electronics, multi-pack for textiles.

Logistics — central warehouse Praha (Hostivař), shipping via Česká pošta, PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS, DHL, DPD, UPS, FedEx. Documentation — 21% VAT invoice in CZK, CMR, EUR1.

Material certificates — GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Decoration and colour — Pantone Coated and Uncoated, CMYK with ICC FOGRA39 profiles.

Specification of screen-printing — Pantone Coated/Uncoated, min. 300 dpi, AI/EPS/SVG. Materials of DTF — OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, GRS certificates.

Decoration of DTG — Pantone Aqua, DTF, Madeira Polyneon embroidery — AQL 1.0-2.5. Packaging of embroidery — cardboard boxes with paper filling; CS/EN/DE labels.

Logistics of UV printing — Praha (Hostivař) warehouse, shipping via Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx. Documentation of laser engraving — 21% VAT invoice in ISDOC format, CMR.

Common mistakes

Brief submitted too late — client comes 2 weeks before an event. Underestimating quantities — re-print costs 40-80% more.

Decoration technique mismatched to material — always proof. Brand book colour mismatch — digital proofing and physical sample.

Seasonal logistics overlooked. Missing certificates required by the end client.

Brief submitted too late for screen-printing — submit order at least 6 weeks before event. Wrong choice of DTF — not all decoration techniques work on every material.

Underestimating volume of DTG — order with 10% buffer. Pantone confusion on embroidery — Pantone Coated vs Uncoated.

Ignoring certificates on UV printing — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for textiles. Seasonality overlooked for laser engraving — Christmas and Black Friday require 6-8 weeks.

Execution process

Client brief — consultation on product selection, MOQ, decoration techniques. Design preparation — digital design and physical sample.

Approval — client approves sample, Pantone colours and technical specification. Production — manufacturing with AQL control.

Quality control — 5-10% sampling. Packaging and dispatch — boxes with paper filling.

Process for screen-printing — brief → selection → digital design → physical sample → approval → production → control → delivery. DTF starts with brand manual analysis and Pantone colour definition.

For DTG we prepare 2-3 design variants for client selection. After approval of embroidery we launch production with ongoing AQL control.

UV printing goes through 100% visual inspection for premium orders. Dispatch of laser engraving via contracted carriers (Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx).

Compliance and certificates

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for all textiles. REACH — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w.

RoHS for electronics — heavy metal limits. GOTS for organic cotton — full traceability.

GRS for recycled polyester — minimum 20% recycled content. FSC for paper and wood.

screen-printing is supplied with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate (class I or II). REACH compliance for DTF — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w.

RoHS for DTG in case of electronics. GOTS certification for organic cotton in embroidery.

GRS for recycled polyester in UV printing — minimum 20% recycled content. 21% VAT invoice for laser engraving — from January 2025 mandatory ISDOC format.

Lifecycle

Short-term (1-3 months) — seasonal campaigns, events. Medium-term (3-12 months) — onboarding and ambassador programs.

Long-term (1-3 years) — loyalty programs. Continuous improvement — catalogue updated quarterly.

Product lifecycle management — selection, proofing, production, warehousing, distribution. Sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials and certifications (GRS, GOTS, FSC).

Short-term screen-printing is used in event campaigns — 5-8 week lead time. Medium-term DTF powers onboarding programs — quarterly rotation, 10% warehouse buffering.

Long-term DTG as part of loyalty programs — framework agreement with 5-15% discounts. embroidery in sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials (GRS, GOTS, FSC) and return program.

UV printing — continuous improvement: catalogue updated quarterly. laser engraving — after-sales support: claims in 3 working days, re-prints 7-14.

Frequently asked questions