Jayne is about to launch her own brand in collaboration with Nerida Hansen, who has built a textile business using digital textile print. Her online platform supplying fashion and furnishing fabrics and sewing patterns worldwide has established a loyal following.

Nerida founded her own brand in 2017, and it was an overnight success in Australia. Nerida continues to work closely with local and international illustrators and surface art designers to support, license and represent, whilst ensuring they are the right fit and look for her brand. Jayne Branchflower’s new collection launches in September 2022.

“It often a false assumption of the West that the majority of the printed meterage manufactured in Southern Asia is destined for our shores. That’s not always the case. Pakistan represents a huge home market and one that absorbs many 100’s of millions of metres of printed textiles for its own population, particularly fashion. In fact, this case study reflects just that – on shore production. A major investment in on-demand digital technology for the markets within Asia. That’s not to say that the volumes of South Asian print destined and exported for the West are insignificant, that would be incorrect, but for Future Fashion (Pvt) Ltd currently Asia is the main market for their digitally printed textiles.” - Debbie McKeegan | FESPA Textile Ambassador

“Large format digital printing is widespread and used for showroom and retail displays, exhibition graphics, flags and banners as well as flooring projects. The print quality of the latest range of large format printers can produce remarkable imagery, with clear lines, high resolution and vivid colours. Yet sustainable textile printing can only exist in tandem with supply chain transparency, and with effective collaboration, the large format fabric sector can make big strides in becoming an eco-friendly solution” SOYANG EUROPE.

“Technical developments for 2022 are plentiful. Accelerated growth is predicted and we finally see traction and investment across all markets in digital technology.”

“The Décor industry is expansive, it is design led and encompasses a vibrant global community. Digital printing empowers both the creative and the manufacturer and whilst utilising digital technologies, it enables interior designers and decorative print designers to work together to create beautiful products and incredible spaces.” Debbie McKeegan - FESPA Textile Ambassador

The problems were there back then, but they were exacerbated and brought to the forefront due to pandemic-related issues. With all the supply chain noise, we wondered whether there would actually be meaningful solutions soon, and/or whether reshoring and digital production would be accelerated. A Forbes article on the topic sheds some light here: - Cary Sherburne - What They Think

At the time of the acquisition completion, Shutterfly said, “This acquisition will increase the depth and breadth of what people can create, customize, and buy on the Shutterfly platform including wallpaper, fabric, and home décor. And it will connect 21 million active Shutterfly users to more than one million designs by independent artists in the Spoonflower global marketplace.”

“The not so green iceberg continues to emerge as companies across the entire textile space push forward to set and or achieve sustainability objectives, all of whom are desperately trying to bring themselves into line with the growing expectations of their client base. Some have faired better than others. In recent weeks the HIGG Index has come into focus, as have the dubious claims of many of the behemoth fashion brands, many of whom now find themselves under an uncomfortable spotlight.” Read more >>

“During the pandemic our customers had to pivot and were busy in particular areas like floor-graphics but I believe the industry is still recovering and looking to plan ahead. I also believe a lot of our customers are looking at new business revenues and look to digital technologies for growth.” Jason Burroughs - Perfect Colours

“We launch a collection, produce a print run and if it has succeeded, we produce it again. With good color management, not only will it be possible to print what we have sold but also we will be able to repeat the production as many times as necessary without changing the result.

So why do you need to know about color management if you are a textile designer? Because it is the only way that the colors we imagine in our head, which we later capture in Photoshop, will be the same ones we will see printed in the collection.” - Inedit

““The ability to use HP latex white ink print onto coloured or clear media give you an opportunity to try different applications and effects with the media. In the décor sector we have seen a move to more natural surfaces in textiles and wallpapers which are not always white. If you do not have the option of white ink, colours may not turn out as expected, or they may seem desaturated.

White ink gives the option to emphasise parts of a design. Printing with white ink onto acrylics or glass for kitchen splash backs or room dividers with 3- or 5-layer printing by example.”

Tony Lord, president of Flint OPS: “The pressures facing the print industry have unfortunately shown no sign of dissipating. Rising inflation, increasing fuel and energy rates, and increased demand on raw materials have all contributed to further price increases throughout the print supply chain. The challenges faced by the printing industry are some of the toughest in living memory and it is impossible to predict when we might begin to see some relief

“Utah-based Raspberry Creek Fabrics recently received a patent for unique web-to-print software for roll-to-roll fabric printing which automates the step-and-repeat process in a way that creates the smallest possible file, speeding the printing process.” Senior editor Cary Sherburne talked to co-founder Justin Rammell about the process."

“During the research stages of my project I wanted to showcase seaweed in a way that it would not normally be recognised - I discovered that to be its abundance of unusual pigments. This led to more research and discovery and has helped continue the project further into multiple possible applications. I chose ink initially because during lockdown I began experimenting with what I could make from home and this very naturally progressed into textile dye baths as well as trying other methods such as block printing with thicker ink recipes.”

“Now an established and world renown designer. The Michael Cinco brand has gone forward to win many, many awards. Michael does not compromise on quality or couture; his creations are deservedly expensive; they represent the true definition of couture – they are an art form.”

“Whether the substrate is paper or textiles, or glass or wood, one UV print machine can serve multiple industries, materials and applications. From decorative glass panels and textural wood finishes to large scale statement murals and artistic metallic print bases and Textiles.”

“Here’s a quick roundup of the technologies and new product launches for 2022 – NOT TO BE MISSED - that will be on-site in Berlin. FESPA Global 2022 has four major sponsors for their landmark event: Durst, Mimaki, Brother and HP.”

“The Printeriors booth has been created with sustainability front of mind, all of its components can be reutilised and have been designed and created using responsible, ethical production process wherever possible. Materials too have been carefully selected to showcase new developments and responsibly sourced printing technologies and media.” Debbie McKeegan - FESPA Textile Ambassador