Industry Insights & Opinion
CLOTHING RETURNS ARE KILLING US? DID YOU KNOW THAT MOST RETURNS END UP IN LANDFILL
“Did you know that most of what you buy online and ship back as a return ends up in the landfill? It’s too expensive for most companies or their reverse logistics operators to put them back up for sale, so they just ship them off to the landfill. In this space, we have written a great deal about the evil effects of Fast Fashion, and this is just another one. I hope after reading this article, you will take a serious look at your buying habits.” - Writes Cary Sherburne - WhatTheyThink
MARKET GROWTH AND KEY INNOVATIONS FOR PRINTED INTERIOR DECOR - TEXTILES, SURFACES AND APPLICATIONS
“The growth in world population and increased urbanisation continues to generate significant commercial opportunity in the prime areas of Home Décor; home furnishings, textile accessories and the wallcovering sectors. Amidst all of these markets - the prodominent trend is sustainability - which is driving both product design and supply chain disruption across the globe.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.
THE EVOLVING ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEXTILE DESIGNER IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY
“In a world where the digital transformation of the textile industry continues unstoppably, this coexists with a rethinking of the professions that have always gravitated around this industry. What, for example, are the opportunities (but also the challenges) for future textile designers? ” Interview with Fulvio Alvisi, President Italian Textile Designers Association EPSON ITALIA
GoCUSTOM CLOTHING CASE STUDY – COMBINING SCREEN AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ON-DEMAND CUSTOMISED APPAREL
“Personalisation and customisation are at the heart of their business which serves independent customers and many large PLC’s, small and medium sized companies. Customers include Brands, Charities, Societies and Sports teams, Schools and private individuals – no order is too large or too small.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.
MARKET SHIFTS AND EMERGING TRENDS DRIVING CHANGE FOR THE PRINT AND TEXTILE COMMUNITY
“Global events and shifting consumer behaviours continue to upend traditional business models across the supply chain. Whether technical or strategic – the textile industry must adapt and invest to minimise risk and reap the commercial benefits of technology. Only then can it strategically meet market demands and adapt at speed to address shifting consumer behaviours.” Debbie McKeegan for PIXEL to PARCEL
TECH REVIEW: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS FOR DIGITALLY PRINTED APPAREL AND INTERIOR TEXTILE FURNISHINGS USING PIGMENT INKS
“As digital textile printing continues to evolve the technology and chemistry now facilitates high speed production across multiple ink sets. These Innovations now enable pigment inks to be jetted at high speed, and the sector is set for a disruptive chapter.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.
A DEEP DIVE INTO THE LATEST STATISTICS, ANALYSIS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DIGITALLY PRINTED SPORTSWEAR PRODUCTION
“In a global sportswear market that is projected to grow from $193.89 billion in 2023 to $305.67 billion by 2030 (Research & Markets), and to reach US$ 4,75,689.7 million by 2034 (Future Market Insights). Sports apparel decoration has an embedded share of the sector, and with the many technological advances, the future is indeed a bright prospect for all concerned.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.
HOW DIGITAL TECH ENABLES CONTRADO TO MANUFACTURE PERSONALISED SPORTSWEAR AND APPAREL, TEXTILES AND ACCESSORIES ON DEMAND
“The company manufactures all of its products in house, in doing so they have accurate control of their processes internally, all of which ensures that they can address the challenges of colour management and product quality. They truly offer an impressive, end-to-end manufacturing facility and as such remain centred to offer a solution that differentiates them from their competitors.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.