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GRAFIS CAD Apparel
Viersen, Germany
What it is
GRAFIS CAD Apparel is Windows software for creating clothing patterns and supporting construction of clothing and technical textiles. Its construction record documents each step and can be reused with different body or finished measurement charts. The software grades patterns automatically from measurement charts and also supports grade-rule grading for finished or digitized patterns. Changes to a development pattern piece update dependent pieces, while interactive basic constructions can be adjusted directly or through entered values to refine fit and style.
A GRAFIS CAD license includes professional marker software, and integrated import and export interfaces support exchange with other CAD systems. Export formats include AAMA/DXF, ASTM/DXF, Gerber AccuMark, Gerber ixchange (.TMP), HPGL, ISO, and DXF. A VStitcher plugin transfers sewing data for 3D simulation and updates the model when patterns change. A free training version is available. GRAFIS CAD 25 requires Windows 11 and a USB-A port for its dongle; internet access is needed for updates and help. Short-term licenses start at €400, paid once for three months, and annual licenses start at €1,165 a year.
For and against
For
- Documents construction steps for reuse
- Automatically grades from measurement charts
- Includes professional marker software
- Offers a free training version
Against
- No permanent license is offered for GRAFIS CAD 25
- Requires a USB dongle and USB-A port
- Short-term licenses start at €400, paid once
The verdict
GRAFIS CAD Apparel brings pattern construction, grading, and marker software into a Windows workflow. The free training version offers a way to try its functions before choosing a rental license.
Who it suits
GRAFIS CAD Apparel suits clothing and technical-textile professionals who need pattern construction, grading, and CAD data exchange. It is designed for Windows, with the maker also describing use on certain Macs running Windows.
Plans and prices
GRAFIS CAD Basic short-term license
GRAFIS CAD and GRAFIS marker · Support per email
Read 5 Oct 2026 · grafis.com
GRAFIS CAD premium short-term license
GRAFIS CAD and GRAFIS marker · Priority support per email · All GRAFIS add-ons required by the customer
Read 5 Oct 2026 · grafis.com
GRAFIS CAD Basic annual license
GRAFIS CAD and GRAFIS marker · Support per email
Read 5 Oct 2026 · grafis.com
GRAFIS CAD premium annual license
GRAFIS CAD and GRAFIS marker · Priority support per email · All GRAFIS add-ons required by the customer
Read 5 Oct 2026 · grafis.com
On the record
- Construction record
- Each construction step is documented in a construction record that can be reused with different body or finished measurement charts.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Data exchange
- Integrated import and export interfaces support data exchange with other CAD systems.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Free evaluation
- GRAFIS offers a free training version to try the system’s functions.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Grading
- The software automatically grades from measurement charts and also offers grade-rule grading for finished or digitized patterns.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Included marker software
- The GRAFIS CAD license includes a professional marker program.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Interactive design
- Interactive basic constructions can be adjusted interactively or by entering values for fit optimization and style modification.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- License model
- GRAFIS CAD 25 is offered for rent for three months or one year, and permanent licenses are not offered for that version.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Mac use
- The maker says GRAFIS can run on an Intel Mac with Windows installed or on an M1/M2 Mac using Parallels and Windows 11 for ARM, with specified dongle requirements.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Pattern dependencies
- Changing a development pattern piece automatically updates dependent pattern pieces.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Payment
- GRAFIS licenses require prepayment by bank transfer; the maker says installment payments and PayPal are not available.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- The maker lists Windows 11 as the operating system for GRAFIS 25 and says a free USB-A port is needed for its dongle.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- GRAFIS CAD Apparel creates professional clothing patterns and supports construction of clothing and technical textiles.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security and connectivity
- The hardware requirements page says internet access is needed for updates and help, and a USB dongle is required.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email, and the website lists weekday phone and email hours for sales and email hours for support.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- VStitcher integration
- The GRAFIS VStitcher plugin transfers sewing data to VStitcher for 3D simulation and updates the 3D model when the pattern changes.grafis.com · read 5 Oct 2026
