GRADUATES 2023 - MEET TEXTILE DESIGNER ALICE JACOBY
Welcome to the Texintel Graduates 2023 interview series showcasing a snapshot of talent creatives emerging from university here in the UK.
In todays episode we interview Alice Jacoby a recent BA(hons) textile graduate of Falmouth University.
A textile graduate specialising in weave and knit, her work embodies the heart of her generation, and a passion for sustainable process.
Natural materials, dyed using reclaimed and repurposed waste.
We wish Alice and her 2023 cohort every success and welcome them into the textile industry.
Barcelona, Spain – Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd has been named the winner of the Best Finishing and Embellishment Award at the prestigious EDP Awards 2026.
The accolade, presented at FESPA Barcelona 2026, recognises RAZAR as a standout innovation in the print finishing industry.
The EDP Awards are widely regarded as one of the most respected honours in the printing and finishing sector.
Winning in the Best Finishing and Embellishment category places RAZAR among the most significant advancements in print technology, cementing Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd's position as a leading force in the industry.
Hanover, Germany – July 2026 – ITMA, the world's leading textile and garment technology exhibition, is set to return to Hanover from 16 to 22 September 2027.
Convening once every four years, the event brings together technology developers, manufacturers, and decision-makers from across the globe to exchange ideas, evaluate solutions, and shape the direction of textile production for the next cycle.
The 2027 edition marks a significant moment for the industry, as ITMA once again provides the platform where long-term manufacturing decisions are made and the future of textile technology is defined.
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – July 2026 – Sun Chemical, a global leader in printing inks and coatings today showcases its latest range of advanced pigment inks, purpose-built for roll-to-roll digital textile printing.
Developed in response to mounting industry demand for higher quality, faster production, and greater sustainability, the new inks are engineered to meet the precise application management requirements of modern digital pigment printing.
Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil – July 2026 – Optitex, a leading provider of digital solutions for the apparel and textile industries, has announced its participation in FEBRATEX 2026, one of Latin America's most prominent textile and apparel trade fairs.
The company will exhibit from 18–21 August 2026 at German Village Park, Booth 185, alongside its local partner, SILMAQ.
London UK, July 2026 - Canon today announces that it has received two 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards for its varioPRESS iV7 and imagePROGRAF GP-2600S technologies.
The awards celebrate products which offer superior levels of innovation, performance, and excellence, whilst recognising those which are helping to shape the future of the printing industry.
.LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - July, 2026 — Datacolor, a global leader in integrated color management solutions, announced the launch of Datacolor Textile Lab Manager, a data-driven lab workflow platform that helps manufacturers get color right the first time, cutting correction rounds that drain time, chemicals and water.
By connecting color measurement, formulation and quality control with business systems into one intelligent workflow, Datacolor is leading customers into a new era of Connected Color Intelligence:
TOKYO, Japan, July 13, 2026 - Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has expanded the applications of non-woven fabric sheet regenerated from used clothing and mill ends using its proprietary Dry Fiber Technology ("DFT").
Epson, in collaboration with YUIMA NAKAZATO and YKK Corporation, developed the new material for use in zipper tapes, further broadening its potential applications.
The resulting item was featured in INFERNO, the latest collection by YUIMA NAKAZATO, unveiled during Paris Haute Couture Week on July 8.
Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture – July, 2026 – Leading Japanese textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. has unveiled a dedicated automotive version of its P-CAM R multi-ply computerised cutting machine for the first time, at a private exhibition held on 2nd and 3rd July at the Kariya City Industrial Promotion Centre in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
The newly revealed machine is specifically engineered for the production of car seats, marking a significant development in SHIMA SEIKI's expansion into automotive manufacturing solutions.
Hamamatsu, Japan – July 2026 – Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other advanced digital devices, has announced that three of its products have received prestigious 2026 Pinnacle Awards from the PRINTING United Alliance:
· Dimense Media in the Non-Output – Media/Non-PVC category;
· ECO-UV EUV-H Inks in the Non-Output – Digital Inks/UV category;
· Roland DG Connect Designer in the Non-Output – Software/Web-Based Design, Personalisation, or Product Building category.
Altrincham – Cheshire – July 2026 – Friedmans, a leader in digital textile printing, has announced the launch of OmbreMe, an innovative online tool that enables designers and makers to create bespoke ombré fabrics with ease.
The platform combines intuitive design controls with Friedmans' established printing expertise, offering a seamless path from concept to production.
Oswestry – Shropshire-July 2026 – China Print Supplies UK Ltd has turned its focus this week to a standout solution for businesses looking to personalise drinkware and merchandise: the SinoColor URP-3015 UV Rotary Printer.
The machine is designed to produce full-colour, 360° graphics across a wide range of cylindrical products, making it a compelling option for businesses serving the events, festivals, and promotional merchandise markets.
The SinoColor URP-3015 is built to handle an impressive variety of materials, including glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, and wood.
Leicestershire - July 2026 – Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd has announced that Ricky Wiggins, founder of Monsters of Dirt Ltd and Ministry of Print, has selected the VelobladeNexus cutting system for his motorbike decal production operations.
The installation, completed this week and facilitated through specialist distributor Soyang Europe, marks another milestone for the VelobladeNexus as demand for the multi-award-winning system continues to grow across the print industry.
Brixen, 8 July 2026. Durst Group has acquired a majority stake in Triple C Labs GmbH, the company behind CoCoCo Platform.
CoCoCo Platform continues to operate as an independent entity under its existing brand, leadership and customer commitments, and remains fully open to third-party OEMs, software vendors and print production customers.
The transaction is a targeted reinforcement of Kyveris, Durst Group's industrial software and AI stack for connected print production.
Drytac, a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive print media, is pleased to announce that its innovative Polar Chrome print media has been named a winner in the Films category at the prestigious 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards.
Recognized as one of the printing industry’s highest honors, the Pinnacle Awards celebrate the technologies and products that are redefining what is possible across the print industry.
Munich, Germany – July 2026 – The FESPA Global Print Expo will once again take place in Munich, Germany, from 6–9 April 2027 and Registration for exhibitor stands is now open.
Following a succession of highly successful events in the city in 2014, 2019, and 2023, FESPA is returning to a destination that has consistently delivered outstanding results for exhibitors and visitors alike.
Beijing – July 2026 – BARBIERI Electronics has announced the further strengthening of its sales partnership with Beijing Dingli Xintong Technology Co. Ltd. following a successful partner meeting in Beijing.
Led by Viktor Lazzeri on behalf of BARBIERI, the meeting reaffirmed both companies' shared commitment to advancing colour measurement technology across China's rapidly growing digital printing market.
The partnership reflects a response to the surging demand for high-quality spectrophotometers across a range of digital printing applications in China.
Birmingham, UK – July 2026 – swissQprint UK is set to exhibit at The Print Show 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at the NEC in Birmingham, Great Britain.
Visitors can find the swissQprint UK team at Stand P420, where they will have the opportunity to experience the company's latest flatbed printing technology firsthand.
Geretsried, Bavaria, July 2026 – RUDOLF, a leading innovator in textile chemical solutions, has highlighted RUCOGEN® PVN, a breakthrough product designed to address one of the most resource-intensive stages in textile processing: reactive dyeing after-washing.
The new solution offers manufacturers a cleaner, faster, and more sustainable approach to hydrolysate removal.
São Paulo, Brasil – July 13th, 2026 – Sun Chemical will demonstrate its innovative range of digital printing solutions on stand E175 at Future Print 2026, taking place from 14-17 July 2026 at the Distrito Anhembi | São Paulo, Brasil.
Sun Chemical will present new initiatives and upgraded portfolios for the graphics, sign & display, textile and industrial markets.
Arhus – Denmark – July 2026 – Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has announced that its FASTSEWN™ 3.3M has been named the recipient of the 2026 Pinnacle Award in the Technology category by PRINTING United Alliance.
The recognition highlights the machine's role in automating the final manual step in textile graphics production, combining automated sewing and laser cutting with keder application for silicone edge graphics (SEG).
Bracknell – Berkshire - July 2026 CMYUK has appointed Kate Channon to its UK sales team as Senior Digital Sales Consultant. She will report to CMYUK Sales Director, Chris Martin.
Kate joins CMYUK from Fujifilm, where she was Senior Business Development Manager, with a proven track record of selling high-value print systems.
She has worked in the wide format digital print industry since 2011, building a strong reputation for driving sustained revenue growth, opening up new markets, and consistently exceeding targets.
Watford – Hertfordshire - July 2026 – Epson UK today features the SureColor SC-G9000, its first high-production Direct-To-Film (DTF) printer built for businesses that demand greater output, higher reliability, and significantly less manual intervention.
The SC-G9000 is designed to challenge existing perceptions of DTF capabilities, combining industrial-scale productivity with an intuitive, largely automated user experience
Braintree – Essex – July 2026 - STAHLS', a leading provider of technology and solutions for the decorated apparel industry, has released its 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report, available now as a free download.
The comprehensive report draws on insights, strategies, and real-world experiences shared by industry leaders and innovators at the Print on Demand 2026 Conference, offering businesses a practical roadmap for scaling their print-on-demand operations
As Scoop returns to Olympia National from 19–21 July 2026, Founder and Creative Director Karen Radley introduces a new cohort of international designers making their debut at the show, each bringing a distinctive perspective on how fashion, accessories and lifestyle are evolving.
Leicester, UK – July 2026 – VeriVide Limited, a leading provider of colour assessment solutions, has announced that NEXT plc has successfully integrated DigiEye technology into its colour management workflow, delivering significant time and cost savings across its product teams.
NEXT's adoption of DigiEye, VeriVide's advanced digital colour imaging system, enables real-time colour approval, streamlining a process that has historically been time-intensive and costly.
London, UK – July 2026 – Perfect Colours, a leading supplier of premium interior products, has highlighted Neu Kaliss interior-focused non-woven wallpapers in its product range.
The move reflects Perfect Colours' continued commitment to offering high-performance, installer-friendly solutions that meet the evolving demands of the interior design industry.
Neu Kaliss wallpapers are engineered for professionals who refuse to compromise on quality.
Available in both uncoated natural and coated performance variants, the range combines sophisticated aesthetics with practical functionality — making them a strong choice for a wide range of interior applications
Aichi, Japan - July 9, 2026 — Coats Group plc, a world-leading Tier 2 supplier of critical components to the apparel and footwear industries, today signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation with Tajima Industries Ltd., a global pioneer in embroidery technology, to advance quality and innovation across the embroidery industry.
Central to the long-term partnership is Coats’ global network of Embroidery Service Centres (ESCs), which will serve as innovation hubs equipped with Tajima’s technology platforms for customer co-creation, technical testing and training.
Coats and Tajima will also introduce a joint offering combining high-performance Coats embroidery threads and technical advisory services with Tajima’s pioneering machinery and digital solutions.
NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 -- Duggal Visual Solutions, a leader in visual communications, and EFI, a leader in textile printing innovation, are proud to announce the first North American installation of the EFI Reggiani NEXT Plus 8-color configuration at Duggal’s New York production facilities.
This signals a significant leap forward in print technology, combining industrial-scale power with a sophisticated, eco-conscious architecture.
The investment in the Reggiani NEXT Plus reinforces Duggal’s ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
SSL Design & Fabrication Ltd, a leading sheet metal manufacturing and design specialist, has this week selected the Veloblade Nexus as its latest equipment investment, in partnership with large format media supplier Soyang Europe.
The installation marks one of two Veloblade Nexus deployments completed by Soyang Europe this week, underscoring the growing demand for the technology across the fabrication and manufacturing industry.
A primary driver behind SSL Design & Fabrication's decision was the advanced CNC capabilities integrated into the Veloblade range.
9th July 2026 - CMYUK is set to make a major impact at The Print Show 2026, as it will occupy the largest stand in the UK trade show’s history.
Now in its tenth anniversary year, the exhibition runs from 29 September to 1 October at the NEC, Birmingham.
The Print Show has become the UK print industry’s key annual event, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, printers, sign-makers, and industry professionals to see new innovations, network, and access expert advice.
It runs alongside The Sign Show, a co-location event showcasing the latest and best in sign making.