Industry Insights & Opinion
JOS NOTERMANS SHARES HIS INSIGHTS ON BALANCING INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL REWARD FOR DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTERS
“Digital fabric printing offers a multitude of benefits, from higher quality and faster production to reduced waste and increased versatility. By understanding your current and future needs, evaluating costs and benefits, and selecting the right printer, you can strategically balance investment and returns. Integrating sustainability into your strategy and forming strategic partnerships will further maximize your ROI, setting your business up for sustained growth and success”. Jos Notermans | SPG PRINTS
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: WHAT DID WE LEARN AT THE FUTURE OF ON-DEMAND PRINTED TEXTILE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
“This roundtable discussion is a treasure trove of insights into the future of on-demand textile production. The discussion unravels the complex interplay between market shifts towards sustainability, fabric innovations, colour management, and the role of technology in scaling production. Emphasising on the importance of collaboration, efficiency, and continuous adaptation, the conversation reveals the textile industry as an ever-evolving landscape, ready to embrace change and strive for innovation”.
SEREN UNLU WINS THE EPSON DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTING AWARD AT NEW DESIGNERS LONDON
“Awarding talent, offers the graduates vital encouragement and validates their hard work. This year Staffordshire university graduate Seren Unlu won the Epson Digital Textile Printing Award for her beautiful, vibrant, colourful collection that stunned all five of the judges Seren’s work is bright, bold and beautiful. She has used digital technologies to enhance her creativity and to manufacture a range of products that showcase her talents.”
NEXT STOP CHELSEA - LONDON DESIGN WEEK FOR EPSON TEXTILE CHALLENGE AWARD WINNER AND GREEN GRAD - BECKY BRENTNALL
“Green Grads has sponsorship from a clutch of innovatory British brands. “And we are especially grateful to Claire German and Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour who are our generous headline sponsor, additionally welcoming us for the second time running into their prestigious space,”says Barbara Chandler, founder/curator of Green Grads.
THE DIGITAL TEXTILE MARKET FLOURISHES AS HOME DECOR AND FURNISHINGS EMBRACE ADVANCED PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
“Growing concerns over sustainability in the printing sector have increased demand for digital textile printers. Digital textile printers offer design flexibility and faster production rates. As a result, they are being widely used globally. Key companies are looking to develop advanced printing equipment to expand their customer base.” Lead analyst at FMI
CMYUK LAUNCHES THE "CREATIVES IN RESIDENCE" LIVE AND WORLDWIDE DESIGN COMPETITION | SEPTEMBER 2021
“CMYUK has announced the launch of its Creatives in Residence Live programme. This exciting initiative will give two young surface designers and one talented videographer an outstanding opportunity to undertake a 6-month placement at CMYUK’s advanced digital training and demonstration facility in Shrewsbury”. CMYUK