“The HP Stitch technology offers a high-quality finish with a straightforward user interface, allowing students to use it independently. The machines capacity to perform a lot of its own maintenance means that in a busy workshop with many processes, the HP Stitch could be added as a new machine, without compromising the running of the rest of the equipment” - Katherine Wibmer | Cardiff University

“It’s well documented that fashion waste is a problem and that a move towards more sustainable practices is warranted, especially since the worldwide revenue for the fashion industry is predicted to grow to $712.9 billion by 2022. But how many fashion retail companies are taking real, measurable steps to improve their environmental footprint?”

This is a story that spans many decades, in an industry that has experienced many ups and downs during that time. Diane has continually adapted her creative skills and her commercial plans to evolve. Ensuring that she is equipped to succeed in the industry she loves…Textiles - English Decoratives

“Printing on Demand is a new concept for the interior design community. Digital printing has existed with products such as wallcovering and privacy screens or printing on panel systems, but that is usually in the hands of the manufacturer to determine what to print because often the product was sold with the print. Now, the designer can determine what to print and on which product to print.” Kristen Dettoni - Design Pool

“Our valued customers expect and deserve excellent service. The only true way to guarantee total control over artistic interpretation and commercial and reliable delivery lead times is to back your beliefs and invest. The installation of our own in-house digital printing facility was a natural and logical progression to support the creative development process of our fantastic Design team.” - ART OF THE LOOM

“For us as a brand it's really important that all our prints have consistency, and they're accurate to what we see on the screen. I think the uniform way in which the Epson printers print the fabric allows us to use it not only for show samples, but for production as well. I started using Epson technology as a student and continued using Epson’s technology when I founded my brand. It's always been a strong partnership and one that has grown alongside my business.” - Richard Quinn

“For the creative, CorelDRAW offers a myriad of tools that speed up the design process. Sketch, Power Trace, Colour Harmonies, Palettes and Colour management to name just a few. Plus, the ability to connect directly with your clients via the cloud for design approval – all of which deserve further exploration.”

“It has been an honour to work with Robin East and the CMYUK team to formulate and deliver a program that places four talented creatives into a syllabus designed to share expertise and impart practical learning. The four creative graduates are employed via the governments Kick-Start scheme and are working through a six-month syllabus.” Debbie McKeegan | TEXINTEL

“Meet Textile Designer Lucy Swann. Lucy has been designing beautiful surface patterns for the Fashion Industry and has an extensive knowledge of the sector. She is living the dream - and doing what she loves. Having recently diversified to launch her own scarf collection, here she shares her inspiring creative journey and what the future holds!….” Lucy Swann

“Robustelli was founded by my father and his two brothers in 1950. My father originally began his engineering business producing parts and accessory for machine tools in particular precision grinding machine. But because he was located in Como, in the textile area, he saw an opportunity and started to produce printing equipment, rotary printing machinery and flatbed printing tables. He began with hand printing carriage’s and then progressed on to develop automatic machinery. To support the industry, my father also developed and sold engraving machinery for rotary and flatbed production”. Sandro Robustelli

“This new method stimulates brands to speed up their distribution model significantly. To keep up with the fast-fashion manufacturing trend, brands don’t have to decide which design to produce. They simply produce smaller amounts of each design and rapidly produce more of it when a certain piece of clothing is selling very well. That way, brands can more easily respond to the market’s needs and make sure they are not left with large amounts of unsellable clothing at the end of the season.” Jos Notermans SPG PRINTS

“The archive was originally founded by Tony Hutchinson as “Charlton Fabrics” in 2015. Now rebranded as “Mallion and Knowles” this extensive archive serves as a reference library for their customers. Going further, their design studio can also adapt artwork to meet client specification: scale, colour and style. With a large selection of furnishing fabrics available, designs can be infinitely customised and custom printed to meet client specification”.

“Testing, inspection, and certification services helps manufacturers ensure that their products conform to technical safety and quality related standards and regulations, which in turn increases the marketability of their products and reduces the pre-production cost of textiles. Certification of textile services provides confirmation of test or inspection done against governments and international standardisation institutions’ set of pre-defined standards”.

“As we move towards a sustainable future, each and every product we consume has an environmental impact. Every choice that we make as designers and printers matters and collectively, we can make a significant contribution to the environmental impact of the products we create across all commercial sectors. Together we can drive effective change for a sustainable future.” Watch This Presentation Here >>

“In our recent conversation with Phil Oakley UK&I Country Manager at Kornit Digital, we primarily discussed the apparel DTG manufacturing sector to learn more about the key technologies that address these key market shifts. And we discover the tools and strategies that must now be applied to address the challenges of on-demand production and the global fulfilment of retail sales, online and off.”

“Aiding the CMYUK graduates on their creative journey will be a group of industry mentors that include: world class fabric printer, Standfast & Barracks; decorative printing software specialist, AVA CAD/CAM Group interior design duo, Brennan & Burch; CAD for fashion training facility, Erica Horne; pattern cutting and samples studio, The Pattern Room; and decorative interiors designer, Freya Richmond.”

“It’s a tribute to the early vision and Ellebi’s management team and their pioneering innovation, that the company are now perfectly placed to serve the ever-evolving textile marketplace. With an esteemed knowledge and textile legacy, their production facility now manufactures some 12,000m of printed textiles per day. The factory has evolved with digital technology, and the ancillary machinery (pre and post-production) required for volume production has been adapted and developed over the years to assure technical efficiency.”

“Rapid developments in digital printing coupled with its rising penetration in the textile industry is anticipated to drive the market growth. Developments in consumer buying patterns, pertaining to the usage of printed fabrics, are also likely to have a positive impact on the product demand over the forecast period.” FESPA

“Choosing to purchase their own machinery and not to outsource the manufacture of their products will give them absolute control of their supply chain, removing the requirement for stock. And importantly, giving them the freedom to listen to their consumers and create the designs and products that their loyal customers love.” The African Print Company