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Is the Textile Market Finally Recovering?
After a difficult few years, there are genuine reasons for optimism. Duncan was candid about the challenges: "The market for textiles has been very difficult over the last three years. I'm not going to hide the truth there. But the tide is turning.“
Sportswear held relatively firm throughout the downturn, and customised apparel is now showing renewed momentum. Duncan noted a significant rise in interest around direct-to-film (DTF) technology - while direct-to-fabric printing is also regaining traction.
Barcelona - 2026 – Premier Digital Textiles made a significant impact at FESPA 2026, partnering with Epson Europe B.V. to showcase the capabilities of its high-performance PrepRITE® Fabrics on the Epson Monna Lisa and SureColor print series.
The collaboration drew considerable attention from industry professionals, demonstrating what is achievable when advanced print technology meets precision-engineered fabric.
The partnership with Epson Europe provided an ideal platform to highlight the critical role that fabric selection plays in realising the full potential of digital textile printing.
The 2026 judging panel comprises esteemed leaders spanning diverse sectors, including digital visual communications, film, fashion, accessories, textiles, product design, architecture, interiors, fine art, photography, contemporary craft, and jewellery.
Over the forthcoming weeks, ARTS THREAD will individually unveil the judges from A to Z across its official social media platforms. This phased announcement highlights the calibre of expertise awaiting this year's cohort of creators.
![[JOBS] ASSISTANT TEXTILE DESIGNER : BODEN](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1781624579095-1OLKP00KP2BV301M5IEZ/boden16f.jpg)
![[JOBS] ASSISTANT PRINT DESIGNER : SEASALT CORNWALL](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1780749580575-4EN7TUB8Y7A5SVGIJ60L/seasalt05f.jpg)
![[JOBS] ASSISTANT DESIGNER : WHITE STUFF](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1780234106349-BTGF9THYQTWHHLXB583A/Screenshot+2026-05-31+at+14-28-07+JOBS+ASSISTANT+DESIGNER+WHITE+STUFF+%E2%80%94+TEXINTEL.png)
![[JOBS] TEXTILE PRINT DESIGNER : CATH KIDSTON](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1780169406356-CR00K8JAKTITK0KYL59Q/cathk30f.jpg)
![[JOBS] HEAD OF DESIGN : PANAZ BURNLEY](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1780144832227-VXLZ6TWIZXHYUY96MVXX/panaz30f.jpg)
![[JOBS] TEXTILE PRINT DESIGNER : REISS](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1779616329037-UJRWSS900OBNOC336X05/reiss24f.jpg)
![[JOBS] TEXTILE PRINT DESIGNER : MARKS & SPENCER](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1778412637403-EE40ORHYJEQGERC7X13Y/mands1026f.jpg)
![[JOBS] PRINT AND PATTERN TEXTILE DESIGNER : MAMAS & PAPAS](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a802676b7411c2497540b80/1777720722249-UEQUGBWA0NUCY436EEFT/mamap02f.jpg)