Our Company
Griffin Designs started in 2006 and originally focused on vehicle sign-writing, banners and rubber stamps. However, with the changes in the industry it was recognised that good old vinyl sign writing might well go the way of traditional sign writing in the next decades. Always keen to make a vinyl as environmentally friendly as possible, Griffin Designs specialises in making advertising banners that allow dates and other details to be changed. This is particularly popular for schools and charitable events, who want to watch the bottom line as well as promoting sustainable marketing practices. During the Covid years, when events dried up, we re-trained to personalise clothing. We offer a three process, from vinyl heat press (using the new stretchy Siser vinyls), vinyl printing and an ink transfer process achieved with a Uninet 600 machine – very few of these are in the UK. It allows a full colour print to be embedded into textiles. This has been extended to offer a drop ship service to Clubs, whose members want a cohesive team look but lack storage space, up front investment or volunteer coordination to purchase branded ethically produced clothing in a job lot. This way of working engages totally with our company ethics of making sustainable products whilst reducing waste.
Karen Griffin
I love having my own company, making things that help other people's companies!
It started with a rubber stamp machine, and has evolved into making a whole series of products aimed at tradesmen and schools, charities and fund raising organisers.
I find myself dreaming of ways to make vinyl into a more environmentally friendly product – mostly by re-using as there is very little in the way of recycling facilities for it in the UK.
After 2020, when most banner work stopped, I had the dream to rebuild the business and expand again. In 2024 this became a reality, moving to a very large warehouse in Rustington, working with a fantastic business called Admor and their team. Now Griffin Designs is able to expand to in-house facilities for larger banners, more clothing and a full range of paper print services too.
