“In response to the emerging circular economy, we asked print teams and designers to think beyond print for one season and consider the afterlife of products as they stay in circulation on resale platforms for years to come. How does a design stay relevant and appealing for a decade.” Cheryl O’Meara PRINT PATTERN ARCHIVE

“It’s clear that on-demand printing is emerging as a game-changer in home décor, enabling manufacturers to start production with minimum order quantities as low as a single piece. Materials innovation is also a focus, with sustainable practices and the use of recycled materials becoming a standard. Powerful partnerships and digital tools are simplifying production processes, for both textiles and wallpaper manufacturing”. TEXINTEL Editorial team

“One of the hot topics right now in sportswear is circularity and the requirement to adapt production to combat overproduction. “Overproduction is a big problem and I think it's clear that we all need to think about what we produce instead of following the traditional sourcing pathways.” Kevin Van Lanker | Sportswear of Tomorrow

“The fashion industry, traditionally a beacon of constant change and innovation, is on the cusp of its most significant evolution yet, spearheaded by Digital Product Creation (DPC) and 3D technologies. These aren't just upgrades or simple improvements; they are game-changers that promise to reshape the landscape of fashion design, production, and distribution.“ Lui Larocheski

“The future of the sports and athleisure sectors are inextricably bound up with one form or another of customisation. Whether its team sports, corporate identity or simply personal preference this sector is growing exponentially, for as the suppliers of fabrics, software and workflow recognise - personalisation is here to stay.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.

“Observing this falter in digital fashion, many of the CEOs who touted Web3 as the poster child of luxury innovation have retreated sheepishly—removing all mentions of ‘metaverse’ from their roadmaps and frantically completing whichever qualifications allow them to sub-out the ‘Web3’ in their bios, all whilst writing off the money spent on NFTs as tax losses.” THIS OUTFIT DOES NOT EXIST

“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

“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”.

“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

“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”.

“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

“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”.

“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”.

“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”.

“Collaborating with brands positioned at the high end of the market requires exceptional service, guaranteeing the highest quality and innovation without compromise. Recently, the company chose to rely on Epson’s digital textile printing technology to continue to guarantee high quality and extreme flexibility for its customers.” ISA SETA S.P.A Case study for EPSON ITALIA

“As you think about the characteristics of your wardrobe, integrated technology will increasingly become a deciding factor as to what you buy and wear, expanding the capabilities of apparel to meet needs perhaps you didn’t even know you had!.” - Writes Cary Sherburne - WhatTheyThink

“If your operational strategy isn’t built with peak periods in mind, you may be frantically working overtime at the last minute to meet demand—a predictable yet hellish “crunch time” leaving you especially vulnerable should something go wrong (such as technology malfunctions, supply chain disruptions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen possibilities) ”. Guest Article - Chris Govier of Kornit Digital

“The 2023 GREEN GRADS Epson Textile Challenge scoured Art Schools across the country to find the graduates best expressing their environmental concerns and/or love of the natural world through the medium of pattern on cloth - and at the same time taking into consideration eco-friendly textiles, dyes, and methods of production.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.

“This is not functional apparel, its disruptive and offers the apparel industry and manufacturing community an exciting opportunity. Direct -to-Textile 3D empowers the creator economy, and it unleashed new commercial opportunities for customisation and personalisation.” Debbie McKeegan for PIXEL to PARCEL

“In November 2023, we were invited to visit the new site, where machines are built, tested and demonstrated in a state-of-the-art building (twice the size of the previous demo centre) that hosts the full suite of EFI Reggiani digital textile printing machinery, where the Vogue, Power, Blade, Colors, Hyper, ecoTERRA and the new Bolt XS machinery are all on display, side by side, in a vast, 3,000-square-metre demonstration centre.” FESPA Textile Ambassador”.