“Print runs are shrinking. Customers expect greater variety – more materials, more colours, graphic detail, personalization, quick turnaround, and responsible business practices. Pandemics, inflation, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and other market dynamics demand agility and flexibility to stay profitable. E-commerce is king, and analogue production means you’re leaving money on the table. ” Guest Article written by Kornit Digital

“Not only is the printing process more straightforward and requires less hands-on work, but sublimation for textile is also a more sustainable printing solution. The more sustainable aspect is mainly in the fact that steaming and washing is no longer necessary. This is because a sublimation printer first prints on transfer paper, which is then transferred to textiles. This paper for sublimation printing is an essential factor. ” Guest Article wrriten by: Anne de Brouwer

“The global textiles industry accounts for an estimated 2% of emissions. Politicians and policymakers, are increasingly aware of the industry's environmental impact, leading to stricter regulations. Also consumers are becoming more eco-consciously and critical towards the industry’s environmental impact. As a result, print service providers are searching for sustainable solutions to reduce carbon footprint – without compromising print quality.” Guest Article wrriten by: Anne de Brouwer

“Businesses that transition 100% to digital may lose extreme price-driven customers, but this is a rare situation. A new range of affordable digital printers enables manufacturers to introduce digital printing capability alongside traditional printing methods. Some customers may be keen to experience the benefits of digital printing; others may need reassurance to develop the confidence to test digital printing technologies.”- JOS NOTERMANS SPGPRINTS

“If all linear meters in the world during one year were printed by digital textile printers instead of conventional printing, we would save 760 billion liters of water” - JOS NOTERMANS SPGPRINTS

“We started printing many years ago and have a strong tradition. We began as traditional printers and then 10 years ago we implemented digital printing - our experience in the field grew from there on. Today our collaboration with Epson is fundamental: We consider ourselves atypical printers because at Eurojersey we use this technology on our Sensitive® Fabrics to enhance the fabrics features. Therefore, after undergoing this high-technology digital printing process, the fabric has a different appearance and different properties with respect to our plain colour products.” commented Andrea Crespi, Managing Director – Eurojersey S.p.A.

“The fashion industry offers graduates an exciting career path in a market sector that is becoming increasingly digitised as the industry switches to meet market demands. To ensure that graduates are educated in the application of new technologies MMU has invested in a HP Stitch S300. The purchase ensures that the digital textile printing department offers the latest technology, and that graduates are equipped with the skills the industry desperately needs to adapt to a digital future”.

“Collaborating with designers across the globe, Emily Ziz holds an archive of unique designs all of which are available across a diverse range of printed products – customised to meet the demands of the interior design and décor industry”.- EMILY ZIZ