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What It Is

De Patronenmaker is the official representative of Grafis CAD in the Netherlands and Belgium, providing sales, implementation, training, and helpdesk support. Grafis CAD is a professional CAD system for garment pattern development, with a stronger focus on controlling fit through basic blocks, size charts, and traditional patternmaking logic rather than general-purpose drawing-style modeling.

Core Capabilities

Its core workflow starts with choosing interactive basic patterns from a relatively extensive block library, then adding seam allowances, silhouettes, and style developments. Size charts can use individual measurements, included standard ready-to-wear sizes, or company-specific sizing. Once a model is completed, it can be adjusted across sizes and graded from early workflow steps. The system recognizes related seam relationships, helping pattern pieces stay matched during later style development and revisions. For output, it supports direct printing/plotting and can also create markers through the marker-making module. For higher efficiency, optional plugins such as Autonester, Cuttercontrol, and digital print markers are available for purchase.

3D, Digitization, and Compatibility

Grafis can connect with Browzwear VStitcher: 3D simulation data is prepared in Grafis CAD, including piece placement, pleats, buttons, zippers, pockets, and more, then modifications are exchanged with VStitcher’s 3D environment. PFP Photo replaces a traditional digitizing table with photography, importing pattern contours into Grafis; PFP Measure reads body measurement data from front and side photos of the customer. The built-in import/export module supports DXF and can also export to other CAD formats. It is compatible with printers, plotters, and some older devices.

Pricing and Services

The publicly listed price for the Dutch version of Grafis CAD Version 25 is €1,100 per year excluding VAT for a single workstation, or €1,331 including VAT, with a USB dongle included. Schools, students, course participants, upgrades, and other products need to contact the company for details. Services include Zoom remote support and an online course consisting of 10 sessions of 2 hours each, during which a full license can be used. An education version is also available, but it cannot output files, and its files cannot be transferred to a full commercial license.

Pros, Cons, and Who It Suits

The strengths are its high level of specialization and close alignment with how professional patternmakers work. It suits apparel companies, independent patternmakers, custom studios, and educational institutions that prioritize fit, grading, pattern reuse, and 2D/3D workflows. The drawbacks are a relatively high learning threshold, as prior patternmaking knowledge is required; unclear module pricing; the USB dongle feels less cloud-native; and the website and materials are mainly in Dutch, while the FAQ relies on German/English headquarters documentation.

Access from China

The collected text does not provide information on access from mainland China, payment methods, or local agents, so this is considered unknown. If evaluating it from China, it is worth comparing it alongside CLO 3D, Browzwear, Gerber AccuMark, Lectra Modaris, Optitex, and local apparel CAD solutions, while paying particular attention to network access, licensing hardware, training language, and after-sales responsiveness.