ZIMMER
ZIMMER AUSTRIA Kufstein | Digital Printing Systems is the digital competence centre for textile and carpet printing machines as well as the system supplier for carpet coating lines.
Our human resources are the core of our success. The ZIMMER Academy, our own education division, trains basically mechatronic engineers.
In our core competence, ZIMMER AUSTRIA Kufstein develops new fields of digital printing applications for the carpet and textile industries. Our R&D departments for software, jets, prototyping, electronics and control software are focused on continued market leadership.
The manufacturing department is equipped with the most recent CNC machinery and with self-developed fabrication machines.
Delivery Program
CHROMOJET - Digital printing system for pile products
COLARIS - Digital Inkjet printing system for all kinds of textiles
COLARIS-NF - Digital Inkjet printing system for Narrow Fabrics
BCL - Coating lines for carpets
SUPRAMIX - In-line dosing and mixing systems for thickener and chemicals
SUPRAFOAM - In-line foam generator with automatic dosing
SUPRAFIX
SUPRAPRESS
Contract manufacturing.
Durst develops and markets advanced solutions for digital production, automation, and intelligent manufacturing across industrial applications worldwide.
Roland inkjet printers and printer/cutters are widely used in a variety of visual communication fields, including signage and interior decoration.
Complexity slows production. Precision restores flow. For over 50 years, Summa has delivered digital cutting solutions that remove friction and keep ideas moving.
The leading manufacturer of digital and screen-printing machinery, coating, steaming and drying systems for textile and carpet processing
EFI Reggiani has become the trusted partner for integrated, scalable solutions for the entire textile process – from yarn treatment to fabric printing and finishing.
Epson industrial digital workflow for textile printing, from technology to inks, from pre- to post-treatment and learn about Epson Textile Solution Center.
Resolute isn't just a DTF printer and supply company, they are innovators in the field, shaping the future of textile decoration with innovative DTF solutions.
As the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for Mimaki Engineering; its industry-leading product range that comprises solvent, LED UV, 3D, dye sublimation and textile inkjet printers, cutters, inks, software.
At Agfa, we believe in print as an essential and powerful medium of communication. Our mission is to enable printing businesses to achieve profitable growth.
Brother has a comprehensive range of solutions in the areas of direct-to-garment printing - from mass production to smaller printers for customisation.
VeriVide are the light and colour experts. UK based but global specialist in the design, development and manufacture of standardised lighting cabinets & digital imaging systems (DigiEye).
Since 1986, our aim has always been the same, to add value beyond print - to create cutting-edge laminating and print finishing equipment of the highest quality.
Kornit’s innovative printing technology enables businesses to succeed in web-to-print, on-demand and mass customization concepts.
Imagine a production process where 2D sewing and cutting happen in one seamless, automated operation - no manual handling required.
Award winning supplier wide range of Printers, Finishing Equipment, Inks & Media, RIP & Colour Management Solutions and Warranty & Service Support.
Soyang Hardware offers leading edge wide and superwide format print production hardware solutions from many of the industry’s biggest and best-known printer brands..
Klieverik is a leading manufacturer of rotary thermo-processing equipment, specialising in advanced textile applications.
With Barbieri, digital textile printers achieve professional ICC profiling, calibration, and quality control - leading to enhanced color consistency and confidence across all materials.
At China Print Supplies Ltd, we are more than just a distributor - we are your strategic partner in print solutions. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation
A key supplier of dye-sublimation printing equipment, consumables, and support services to a diverse range of customers across the United Kingdom.
NEENAH-COLDENHOVE
Neenah Coldenhove was founded in 1661 in Eerbeek, the Netherlands
Over the years we have obtained a leading role in our industry, mainly due to our invention of digital sublimation transfer paper. Our ability to stay current has also enabled us to grow into what we are today: a state-of-the-art paper mill, known worldwide for its innovative paper solutions.
Looking at the changes in the market, especially when it comes to fashion, we believe that the possibilities for end users to customise and personalise their clothing will increase considerably. A task that becomes an easy reality thanks to sublimation printing!
In our quest to get closer to our customers and to learn more about their challenges in the market, we recently decided to focus our attention on creating connections and implementing our knowledge sharing through collaboration with designers and universities.
Here is where our project “When paper meets fashion” started.
#whenpapermeetsfashion
Neenah Coldenhove has always invested in the future. And thanks to our history and years of industry experience, we are able to recognise both opportunity and talent. For all those reasons we are looking for new collaboration opportunities. To uncover new possibilities, explore new perspectives and together stand out more in the market.
Our sublimation papers can already guarantee consistent quality, sharp patterns and flawless designs but our next challenge is to help you reduce printing downtime, which will optimise your production space and simultaneously deliver the perfect print for your needs.
The variety of applications offered by this technology is limited only by the creativity of its end users. It’s up to us all to embrace the technology and to stimulate new creative solutions
Supplying a wide range of Printers, Finishing Equipment, Inks & Media, RIP & Colour Management Solutions and Warranty & Service Support.
Mexar is a UK-based specialist developer of aqueous (water-based) inkjet inks for industrial digital printing applications.
Sun Chemical has been a beacon of innovation in the printing industry offering innovative textile ink solutions to our partners.
SENSIENT
Sensient Imaging Technologies S.A. Inks is a leading pioneer in the field of inkjet printing. Through years of vast experience and knowledge within the digital printing industry, the Sensient product range of digital inks exemplifies excellence.
Sensient Imaging Technologies is a global business serving high quality inkjet inks worldwide. With development and production facilities in St. Louis, USA and Morges, Switzerland complemented by an Innovation Centre in Letchworth, UK, Sensient is focused on delivering value to our customers by providing innovative products that make a difference. At Sensient we believe that quality is key and that by creatively using our years of inkjet experience to develop game changing products we keep our customers at the forefront of their markets.
Through the dedication and determination of our experienced development teams, Sensient has brought reality to new innovative product ranges that clearly demonstrate the Sensient advantage across many applications making us a perfect choice as a worldwide partner for the research, development and production of specialty products and processes for all the sectors of digital printing. Such an innovative approach, combined with a wealth of knowledge in regulatory affairs allows Sensient to react to any customer need in any industry. .
Supplying a wide range of Printers, Finishing Equipment, Inks & Media, RIP & Colour Management Solutions and Warranty & Service Support.
Mexar is a UK-based specialist developer of aqueous (water-based) inkjet inks for industrial digital printing applications.
Sun Chemical has been a beacon of innovation in the printing industry offering innovative textile ink solutions to our partners.
INEDIT
Founded in 1992, Inèdit Software S.L. started its business activities specializing in graphic software development for Apple systems related to the textile sector.
At present, Inèdit Software is a worldwide established reference company for Digital Textile Printing, offering excellent solutions in Digital Printing, Design and Cataloging:
neoStampa:
Digital printing: Professional RIP and Print management software that can be used with all the main printers in the market. It can be easily used thanks to its intuitive work environments. Its powerful colour engine supports up to 16 colours simultaneously, generating ICC RGB profiles that will provide absolute correspondence of colour from the screen to the printer. Precise printing Costs managed, which undoubtedly result in substantial savings in time and materials.
neoTextil:
Creative design: neoTextil is a pack of plugins for Adobe Photoshop® focused, specifically on textile design professionals. Is the complete solution for colorway creation, color separation, reputations and 3D simulations on any object in 3D.
neoCatalog:
Team work: Coordinating all the processes of your business is already a reality. With that multiple options for catalogation, colorations and 2D texture simulations, what is achieved is an integrated workflow that allows accessible control.
Our main goal is to integrate and interconnect our software in order to work faster and more efficiently, as well as monitoring every process to maintain proper command and avoid errors.
Optitex is a leading provider of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software solutions helping brands and manufacturers streamline product development from pattern design to production.
Fiery, LLC is the leading provider of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow solutions for the global print industry.
Offering a suite of specialised software modules used worldwide across digitally and conventionally printed textiles, wallcoverings, and floor coverings.
Antigro Designer is a software company that offers comprehensive, modern solutions for print customisation.
Browser-based color management software that helps users track and measure colors through the production process, making it a complete color management system.
NedGraphics™ is the leading provider of textile design and CAD / CAM software solutions for the apparel, home furnishings, flooring, and other textile markets
Early.Vision was established in 2018 by industry veterans, with CAD, PLM, ERP and production experience, industry design to production workflows through PLM, to printing and cutting.
THE SILK BUREAU
LEADING DIGITAL TEXTILE SPECIALISTS
The Silk Bureau distinguishes itself amongst competitors as the UK’s leading digital textile printing company for individual designers, textile design studios and international retailers. Our luxurious digitally printed fabric including silks parade catwalks, while the home-interiors market boasts The Silk Bureau’s finest quality fabric.
As the UK’s leading digital fabric printing company, we are proud to help so many up and coming, as well as internationally recognised, design companies to make their creativity come to life.
WHAT WE DO
The Silk Bureau is a tailor-made, one-stop-shop for all your digital textile printing needs.
Digital printing on the highest quality fabrics individually sourced.
Any quantity printed, from 1m to volume production.
We offer a scarf hemming service.
See about printing on your own fabric.
Friedman’s is a UK-based wholesale specialist. Offering stretch textiles, digital print & foil effects, supplying designers and brands worldwide.
Print On Demand fulfilment platform enables anyone to create a drop shipping business, with integration into the most popular e-commerce platforms.
Prinfab® is an award winning textile print on demand service. Using industrial Epson™ print tech to deliver a high quality and consistent service to 30,000+ customers worldwide.
HOUSE OF U
Choose House of U for your Digital Textile Prints! We have over 20 years experience in print and offer a huge range of fabric bases for your chosen use.
Our clients are in the Fashion, Theatre and Interior markets, and we welcome both small and large order quantities.
Company Overview
House of U ( formerly: PrintUnlimited) offer both Digital printing and Screen printing, serving Business to Business, Business to consumer clients.
Fashion, Theatre, Interior industries. Collection of prints available.
Choose from a vast range of Cotton, Polyester and 100% Silk Fabrics. Rayon, Jersey, Polyamide, Wool
Shipping Worldwide:
Friedman’s is a UK-based wholesale specialist. Offering stretch textiles, digital print & foil effects, supplying designers and brands worldwide.
Print On Demand fulfilment platform enables anyone to create a drop shipping business, with integration into the most popular e-commerce platforms.
Prinfab® is an award winning textile print on demand service. Using industrial Epson™ print tech to deliver a high quality and consistent service to 30,000+ customers worldwide.
PRINFAB
Prinfab use the latest digital direct-to-textile printers to print your design directly on to the surface fabric. The fabric they use has been pre-treated to enhance the print and durability of the fabric. There inks are eco-friendly and the process produces minimal waste.
Join thousands of designers, makers and creators who print their fabric with Prinfab.
Key Facts
Family business started in 2016
State-of-the-art production facility in Kent, United Kingdom
Unrivalled service level
ColourFab™ - A unique colour profile offers unrivalled colour accuracy
8 Colour Digital - Many printers use 4 colours but Prinfab use 8 to achieve a wide gamut
Enhanced Durablity - All fabric is pre-treated to offer excellent quality and durability
Eco-Friendly Process - Printers use water based pigment ink and produce minimal waste
Trusted Supplier - Established as a trusted supplier to thousands of customers
Secure Upload - Only you and the Prinfab team can access your design files
Friedman’s is a UK-based wholesale specialist. Offering stretch textiles, digital print & foil effects, supplying designers and brands worldwide.
Print On Demand fulfilment platform enables anyone to create a drop shipping business, with integration into the most popular e-commerce platforms.
Prinfab® is an award winning textile print on demand service. Using industrial Epson™ print tech to deliver a high quality and consistent service to 30,000+ customers worldwide.
Print is no longer defined by the inefficiencies that once characterised it…as advances in production processes and technology have significantly improved its environmental performance.
Taran Rai, Corporate Sustainability Manager at Epson explains why?
The story of what happens when young designers access digital technology is still being written.
What once was a theoretical sustainability goal seems to have shifted into an active regulatory reality.
Is the Textile Market Finally Recovering?
After a difficult few years, there are genuine reasons for optimism. Duncan was candid about the challenges: "The market for textiles has been very difficult over the last three years. I'm not going to hide the truth there. But the tide is turning.“
A profound shift is currently reshaping the sector
Changing consumer expectations demand greater design diversity, faster turnaround times, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
To thrive, interior brands must adapt their supply chains, bringing production closer to the end consumer and moving away from bulk manufacturing.
Digital textile printing offers a definitive solution to these operational bottlenecks.
Digital transformation doesn't announce itself.
It accumulates - one innovation at a time - until an entire industry looks back and realises the ground has shifted beneath its feet. That's precisely where textiles stands today.
The conversations happening now about AI, automation, sustainability, and digital product passports are not theoretical. They are shaping decisions being made on factory floors and in boardrooms right now.
“By leveraging advanced digital textile printing, Marylene Madou has successfully merged traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Her approach offers a blueprint for how independent designers can scale their brands globally while maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.”
From Helsinki's printing mill to Paris's Le Marais, discover how Marimekko is scaling a design-led brand with purpose, craft, and bold innovation.
But what makes Marimekko's story compelling is not just its aesthetic legacy?
The textile industry is undergoing a vital transformation. As the insights from Techtextil and Texprocess reveal, the path forward relies on a combination of sustainable hardware, intelligent chemistry, and seamless digital workflows.
From Zimmer's industrial-scale energy reductions and Stratasys's on-demand 3D embellishments, to Kornit's single-step technical printing and the unified digital ecosystems of NedGraphics and Optitex, the tools for change are here. To stay competitive, brands and manufacturers must adopt these innovations, moving away from fragmented, wasteful processes towards a truly connected, circular economy.
Friedmans stands as a testament to the power of combining traditional textile knowledge with forward-thinking innovation.
“Operating from their UK headquarters, Friedmans now serves a diverse array of sectors, including swimwear, dance, entertainment, sportswear, interior decor, prosthetics, and even pet apparel. With a strategic supply chain that reliably serves clients worldwide”
The apparel decoration industry is decisively moving away from isolated, analogue production tools toward connected digital manufacturing environments.
"Kornit’s unwavering commitment to transformative technology continues to disrupt the status quo. For business leaders and innovators ready to capture the future of apparel manufacturing, the path forward is clear”
The Urgent Need for Sustainability at Scale
The transformation at Coats provides a vital blueprint for the wider textile and apparel sector. True sustainability cannot be achieved in silos. As Dearing emphasised:
“Cross-industry collaboration is the engine of meaningful change. Brands, machinery suppliers, chemical providers, and fibre producers must act as an interconnected ecosystem”
Today’s customers demand superior product quality, real-time data visibility, and lightning-fast turnaround times.
For large-scale garment decorators, managing these expectations while balancing seasonal demand fluctuations - such as the massive surges seen during Black Friday - presents a monumental challenge.
"Relying on transactional vendor relationships and outdated legacy equipment is no longer sufficient to secure long-term stability and growth.”
Printing method is never a secondary detail. It shapes the entire life cycle of a product, from concept to customer. In today’s fashion industry, where margins are tighter and speed matters more than ever, technical knowledge has become a competitive advantage.
“The future of textile design belongs to professionals who can combine creativity with execution, aesthetics with practicality, and vision with production reality”.
Are we witnessing the reinvention of Merch driven by adaptive, digital technologies?
The commercial opportunity presented by printed, personalised merchandise is already a lucrative revenue stream; it is the core driver of growth in a multi-billion-pound industry. And the mandate for print businesses is clear: automate, adapt, and offer undeniable added value, or choose to gradually lose market share.
Powderless DTF is an important area of innovation. It deserves research, investment, and thoughtful development.
“But at its current stage, it often feels like the industry is attempting to commercialize the concept ahead of the underlying chemistry and system readiness”.
All Apparel Manufacturers face an Urgent Mandate: “Automate or be Left Behind”.
Industry leaders like Super Nova Sports and Ryozo International were struggling with severe pre-press bottlenecks and unsustainable fabric waste. By integrating AI Sublimation Software into their workflows, these forward-thinking businesses eliminated manual variable data entry, boosted fabric efficiency to over 80%, and reduced delivery times by more than half, establishing a highly profitable, agile, and environmentally responsible production model.
The Future of Manufacturing belongs to those who Embrace Connected Digital Ecosystems
“Whether you produce garments, car interiors, or home furnishings, the transition from creative concept to production-ready product often remains fragmented. Design teams work tirelessly to develop compelling materials, yet technical teams struggle to interpret these visions without losing data along the way.”
The European digital wallcovering marketplace is expanding at an impressive rate.
“For print professionals and interior designers, this transition presents a distinct set of challenges. Achieving flawless colour consistency, managing complex substrates, and meeting stringent environmental standards are no longer optional extras; they are fundamental requirements for commercial success.”
If you're looking to optimize your website for AI search, hang onto your cowboy hat. It's the Wild West out there. Former (and current) SEO companies see the handwriting on the wall as more search moves from traditional SEO to AEO (answer engine optimisation). Opportunists are popping out of the woodwork.
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A swimsuit might start life as a sketch. By the time it reaches the shop floor, dozens of hands have touched it - designers, dye houses, printers, trim manufacturers, quality controllers. Each one interprets colour in their own way, under their own conditions, with their own tools. The result is often a product that looks nothing like the original vision.