Decoration method
DTG printing — direct print on cotton and blend textiles via inkjet heads. Finest detail for photo motifs and gradients, water-based eco inks.
We offer a wide range of branded merch in this category:
Serbian and EU context. The standard VAT rate in Serbia is 20% (most products), with a reduced 10% rate for selected services (hospitality, printed publications). From 2023, e-Faktura is mandatory via the Tax Administration for all B2B transactions over 10,000 RSD. Serbia is an EU candidate country, so many clients also follow the GDPR-equivalent (Personal Data Protection Law). Corp-Merch is headquartered in Beograd (Novi Beograd), with warehouses and partners in Novi Sad, Niš and Kragujevac. Core currencies are RSD (official) and EUR (international reference for larger procurement) — payment by bank transfer (domestic and SEPA for EU), Dina cards, and Stripe for online. This paragraph covers: cotton, blends, water-based inks.
Pricing framework. Prices are quoted in RSD at the NBS mid-rate to EUR, with 20% VAT included (or 10% reduced rate for selected categories). For enterprise clients we offer framework agreements with volume discount tiers — from 5% on orders of 50,000 RSD, 10% from 250,000 RSD, 15% from 1,000,000 RSD. Invoices are issued through the e-Faktura system of the Republic of Serbia Tax Administration, with all registered VAT payers. Tender conditions, multi-year framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems are supported for cotton, blends, water-based inks.
Lead time. Standard cycle for cotton, blends, water-based inks — 7-12 working days (digital prepress + production + quality control + delivery). For projects with advanced personalisation (Pantone embroidery, multicolor printing, custom packaging) allow 14-20 working days. Express urgent orders (up to 5 working days) are available from the catalog stock in Beograd and Novi Sad. During peak seasons (Božić, Uskrs, Tourism Fair, Belgrade Book Fair, June conferences) plan 2 weeks ahead due to production capacity pressure.
Seasonal planning. Srbija has distinctive B2B-merch seasons — January-February (Sveti Sava, Serbian New Year per Julian calendar, annual plans), March (March 8 Women's Day), April-May (Uskrs, spring conferences), June (end of school year, ITE Belgrade, EXIT), September-October (back-to-school, Belgrade Book Fair, Energy Fair), November-December (Black Friday, Božić, end of fiscal year, New Year gifts). For cotton, blends, water-based inks we plan 6-8 weeks ahead with stocks in Beograd and Novi Sad warehouses.
Shipping and logistics. Central warehouse in Beograd (Novi Beograd), with dispatch points in Novi Sad, Niš and Kragujevac. Delivery in Serbia via Pošta Srbije (national operator, cheapest), Bex Express (Beograd-Novi Sad-Niš-Kragujevac), Aks Express, City Express, plus DHL Serbia and DPD Serbia for express and EU routes. Standard delivery 24-72h within Serbia, 3-7 working days within EU, 5-10 working days to the region (Crna Gora, BiH, North Macedonia). Recommendations for cotton, blends, water-based inks: cardboard box packaging with protective inserts, pallet for series over 100 kg, printed packing list.
Method cotton is one of the most frequently used decoration techniques in Serbian B2B merch programs. cotton in branded form combines durability, sharpness and logo aesthetics on the product.
For B2B clients in Serbia we offer cotton with different materials — textile, plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, leather. cotton is used for Pantone and full-colour applications in Serbia, with required calibration per substrate.
Serbian and EU brands in cotton apply different quality and price tiers — economy, mid and premium. cotton passes AQL control, durability tests (wash at 30°C, 40°C, 60°C), UV resistance (200+ hours).
cotton is a standard option for Corp-Merch clients with a focus on long logo lifespan (e.g. 5+ years). In applying cotton we work with suppliers certified for OEKO-TEX and eco-passport standards.
cotton includes Pantone calibration, deltaE control, physical PPS before launching the run. cotton is optimised for Serbian and EU logistics — Beograd warehouse, Pošta Srbije and Bex Express delivery.
Method cotton is one of the most frequently used decoration techniques in Serbian B2B merch programs. cotton in branded form combines durability, sharpness and logo aesthetics on the product.
For B2B clients in Serbia we offer cotton with different materials — textile, plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, leather.
cotton is chosen when long-lasting marking on textile is needed with 50+ washes at 60°C. cotton is ideal for uneven, curved or small surfaces (USB, pens, straps).
cotton is used for Pantone colours with ±1 ΔE tolerance on catalog products. cotton is the standard for premium gifts — wooden boxes, leather folders, ceramic mugs.
cotton is recommended when full-colour is needed on textile without Pantone limits (e.g. photography). cotton is optimal for photo-detail, gradients, fine elements (under 2 mm) on white textile.
cotton is chosen for ceramic, glass, metal, plastic when relief varnish or white underbase is needed. cotton is used for express orders (3-5 working days) with limited colour and option choices.
cotton is chosen when long-lasting marking on textile is needed with 50+ washes at 60°C. cotton is ideal for uneven, curved or small surfaces (USB, pens, straps).
cotton is used for Pantone colours with ±1 ΔE tolerance on catalog products. cotton is the standard for premium gifts — wooden boxes, leather folders, ceramic mugs.
cotton is recommended when full-colour is needed on textile without Pantone limits (e.g. photography).
cotton is executed in Pantone C/U class with ±1 ΔE tolerance to G7 or ISO 12647 standard. cotton requires minimum prepress: PDF/X-1a file, CMYK or Pantone + Pantone, transparent background for transparents.
cotton supports resolution up to 1200 DPI for DTF and 2400 DPI for UV; 200 mesh for screen on textile. cotton has minimum line thickness 0.3 mm for screen and 0.5 mm for engraving.
cotton is compatible with substrates: cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, recycled fibres, eco-textile. cotton can be applied on tiles, USB, straps, acrylic, wood, ceramic, glass, metal, cardboard.
cotton for colour print orders uses white UV ink as underbase on dark materials. cotton has lifespan 50+ washes at 60°C for embroidery, 30+ washes for screen on textile.
cotton is executed in Pantone C/U class with ±1 ΔE tolerance to G7 or ISO 12647 standard. cotton requires minimum prepress: PDF/X-1a file, CMYK or Pantone + Pantone, transparent background for transparents.
cotton supports resolution up to 1200 DPI for DTF and 2400 DPI for UV; 200 mesh for screen on textile. cotton has minimum line thickness 0.3 mm for screen and 0.5 mm for engraving.
cotton is compatible with substrates: cotton, polyester, blends, nylon, recycled fibres, eco-textile.
Most common cotton mistake — wrong mesh choice for screen-printing (200 mesh for detail, 80-100 mesh for large areas). For cotton clients often send RGB files instead of Pantone — the result is wrong colours on delivery.
Without a physical PPS for cotton, differences in positioning, colours and detail finesse arise — always require confirmation. cotton on dark textile without UV white underbase tends to "disappear" — always require white UV underbase.
For cotton do not ignore tolerances (±1-2 mm in positioning, ±0.5 mm in lines). cotton on textile with softeners or wash agents can have reduced adhesion — a preliminary test is mandatory.
Wrong drying time estimate for cotton (especially UV, plastisol) causes stickiness and damage during packing. For cotton wrong adhesive choice for relief varnishes or metallic powder leads to uneven appearance.
Most common cotton mistake — wrong mesh choice for screen-printing (200 mesh for detail, 80-100 mesh for large areas). For cotton clients often send RGB files instead of Pantone — the result is wrong colours on delivery.
Without a physical PPS for cotton, differences in positioning, colours and detail finesse arise — always require confirmation. cotton on dark textile without UV white underbase tends to "disappear" — always require white UV underbase.
For cotton do not ignore tolerances (±1-2 mm in positioning, ±0.5 mm in lines).
The cotton process starts with receiving the brief, choosing Pantone colours and substrate material. cotton requires digital prepress (PDF/X-1a) with CMYK + Pantone colours and transparent background.
Before launching cotton, a physical PPS (pre-production sample) is made — sign-off, then production. cotton is printed in certified facilities in Serbia and EU under AQL control standards.
Curing and drying of cotton (for screen, UV, DTG) follows a strict temperature-time schedule. cotton is packed in protective layers — wax paper, stretch, cardboard box, pallet for larger series.
cotton quality control — visual (AQL 1.5), functional (AQL 2.5), wash and UV exposure tests. cotton is delivered to the client per the agreed schedule — single package or multi-delivery.
The cotton process starts with receiving the brief, choosing Pantone colours and substrate material. cotton requires digital prepress (PDF/X-1a) with CMYK + Pantone colours and transparent background.
Before launching cotton, a physical PPS (pre-production sample) is made — sign-off, then production. cotton is printed in certified facilities in Serbia and EU under AQL control standards.
Curing and drying of cotton (for screen, UV, DTG) follows a strict temperature-time schedule.
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Minimum order is 25-50 pieces for printed products and 10-20 pieces for premium gifts.
Standard lead time is 7-12 working days for catalog products from Beograd warehouse; 14-20 for personalised series.
Yes, all textiles and products in contact with skin are covered by OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (class I or II).
Yes, since 2023 mandatory e-Faktura via the Serbia Tax Administration for all B2B transactions; full client ERP integration.
Delivery via Bex Express, Aks Express, City Express or Pošta Srbije from Beograd warehouse; 24-72h in Serbia, 3-7 days in EU.
Contact us — we will prepare a quote and advise on the best configuration.