3D Embossing

A heated die pressed into the fabric raises or recesses a pattern without adding any material.

Embossing changes the surface of the fabric itself rather than sitting on top of it. A metal die engraved with the design is heated and pressed into the garment under pressure; the fibres take a permanent set, so the motif stays raised or sunken once the die is removed.

Because nothing is added, the pattern reads tonally — it shows as shadow and highlight rather than colour, which suits quiet branding, monograms and textured panels. Heavier, denser fabrics hold the impression far better than loose knits.

Works on: Dense knits, twill, denim, faux leather, felt
Typical use: Tonal logos, monograms, textured panels, pocket detail
Artwork: Vector; relief depth is set by the die

Reference work

3D Embossing reference 2 — On the garment

3D Embossing reference 3 — Close-up of the finish

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