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.

“By leveraging advanced digital textile printing, Marylene Madou has successfully merged traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Her approach offers a blueprint for how independent designers can scale their brands globally while maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.”

The European digital wallcovering marketplace is expanding at an impressive rate.

“For print professionals and interior designers, this transition presents a distinct set of challenges. Achieving flawless colour consistency, managing complex substrates, and meeting stringent environmental standards are no longer optional extras; they are fundamental requirements for commercial success.”

Join the Textile Innovation Event

This knowledge-sharing event brings together industry professionals to explore the key technologies and trends driving sustainable textile manufacturing. It provides a crucial opportunity for anyone in the fashion, textile, and design sectors to understand how to prepare for a changing landscape and secure a more sustainable future.

This event's significance extends far beyond networking—it represents a crucial opportunity for industry stakeholders to understand how emerging technologies and regulatory changes can and will transform challenges into competitive advantages.

The textile industry is at a turning point. Traditional manufacturing processes that have dominated for decades are giving way to sophisticated digital workflows that promise greater efficiency, sustainability, and precision. As global supply chains become increasingly complex and consumer demands shift toward personalisation and faster turnaround times, textile manufacturers must embrace technological innovation to remain competitive.

Supporting the Next Generation of Designers is Key to a Sustainable Print Industry:

The textile industry is undergoing rapid transformation, a transformation that is currently out pacing the transfer of knowledge. Sustainability, innovation, and digital proficiency have become non-negotiable for commercial success for all professionals in this space. A space in which the next generation of designers are uniquely positioned to drive change - making it essential to support and nurture their potential if we are to build a sustainable and thriving future for the print industry.

On-demand capabilities focus on the ability to produce items quickly and efficiently in smaller batches…

“Personalised fashion goes a step further, requiring not only on-demand efficiency but also advanced technologies to support the design and manufacture of infinite product and print variables.

This distinction highlights that while on-demand production is a backbone of modern manufacturing agility, personalisation adds an additional layer of complexity and innovation.” Guy Alroy | Early.Vision

“For this revealing show, six graduates have been carefully chosen for their common commitment to sustainable design and production, spotlighting natural fibres, dyes and biomaterials, with ways to cut waste, water and energy, plus other innovative eco-friendly techniques. Find projects by assured new professionals at the very cutting edge of textiles today. “

“Packed with print, colour and creativity the audience was enveloped by the passion and creativity of this talented fashion designer. His garments are a celebration of life and time”. Using digital textile printing technology in collaboration with Epson” RICHARD QUINN X EPSON