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Discover the entire Epson industrial digital workflow for textile printing, from technology to inks, from pre- to post-treatment and learn about Epson Textile Solution Center. The facility is entirely dedicated to research, assistance, training and promotion for the industrial digital textile printing.
Dublin, Ireland – July 2026 – digitalprint.ie, Ireland's trusted supplier of wide format printing equipment and media, has completed the delivery and installation of two Epson SureColor S9100 printers to long-standing customer iGraphic, based in Newtownards.
The installation, which required careful planning and specialist logistics to position both machines on a first-floor mezzanine, marks another milestone in a valued, ongoing partnership.
TOKYO, Japan, July 27, 2026 - Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") is proud to announce that its production facility, PT. Indonesia Epson Industry (IEI), has achieved Platinum recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), based on audits conducted by RBA-approved independent third-party firms.
This achievement underscores Epson's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) within its global supply chain.
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – July 16, 2026 – Epson today announced it has garnered three coveted PRINTING United Alliance 2026 Pinnacle Product Awards for its industrial professional printing solutions.
The Pinnacle Awards are the printing industry’s most prestigious honor, celebrating exceptional products and technologies that advance quality, capability and productivity.
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.
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
Essen – Germany – July 2026 Epson has been named Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2026, recognising the company’s design approach across its product portfolio.
The award will be marked at the Red Dot Award ceremony in Essen, Germany, on 7 July, followed by an exhibition at the Red Dot Design Museum that will run until 16 August and feature a selection of Epson products, including Red Dot award-winning designs.
The award places Epson’s design work on one of the industry’s most visible stages, highlighting how the company combines product performance, functionality and design.
Istanbul, Türkiye – July 2026 – Epson's Monna Lisa division made a significant mark at ITM 2026, showcasing its latest advancements in digital textile printing technology.
The exhibition served as both a product launch platform and a key opportunity for strengthening international business relationships across key growth markets, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt.
At the centre of Epson's exhibition stand was the Monna Lisa ML 32000, a high-performance digital textile printer featuring a sophisticated camera system and 16-colour ink channel technology.
Epson UK & Ireland today features its SureColor SC-S Series, the next generation of eco solvent printers designed to meet the evolving demands of the signage and display solutions industry.
The new series comprises three models—the SC-S7100, SC-S8100, and SC-S9100—each engineered to deliver superior print quality, faster output, and greater precision for professional printing applications.
The SureColor SC-S Series has been developed to address the full spectrum of signage and display needs, from point-of-sale materials and back- and front-lit billboards to wallpaper and vehicle wraps.
Castle Donnington – June 2026 – Xpres has announced the introduction of the Epson SureColor G9000, Epson's first high-production direct-to-film (DTF) printer.
Engineered for businesses that demand exceptional capacity and reliability, the G9000 is set to transform printing operations across the industry.
Ede : Netherlands June 2026 – Fashion designer Tess van Zalinge experienced the moment her digital designs transformed into vibrant printed fabric during a visit to Nauta Textile, where she witnessed first-hand the capabilities of Epson's Monna Lisa textile printing technology.
London, UK – June 2026 – Epson UK & I proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to renowned design journalist and photographer Barbara Chandler MBE, following her recent recognition with an MBE for outstanding services to the design industry.
This prestigious accolade highlights her lifelong dedication to advancing design excellence and underscores the critical importance of fostering environmentally responsible practices within the creative sector.
Barcelona - 2026 – Premier Digital Textiles made a significant impact at FESPA 2026, partnering with Epson Europe B.V. to showcase the capabilities of its high-performance PrepRITE® Fabrics on the Epson Monna Lisa and SureColor print series.
The collaboration drew considerable attention from industry professionals, demonstrating what is achievable when advanced print technology meets precision-engineered fabric.
The partnership with Epson Europe provided an ideal platform to highlight the critical role that fabric selection plays in realising the full potential of digital textile printing.
Dublin, Ireland – June 2026 – digitalprint.ie, a trusted supplier of digital printing equipment and media to signmakers and printing companies across Ireland, has completed the preparation and delivery of an Epson SureColor S9100 wide-format printer to a Dublin-based customer.
The deployment marks another example of the company's commitment to ensuring clients are operational from the moment equipment arrives on-site.
Unlike a standard equipment delivery, Digitalprint.ie carries out comprehensive preparation, configuration, and testing of every printer before it leaves their warehouse.
Epson has announced its new LS-C SCARA robot series, with the LS4-C and LS8-C robots replacing the previous LS-B series models.
The updated range features a new design, higher payloads, faster cycle times and expanded configuration options for demanding industrial automation applications.
Building on the strengths of the LS-B series, the new robots offer enhanced functionality for manufacturers seeking greater flexibility, reliability and long-term system compatibility.
Anglesey – June 2026 Nova Chrome UK announced today its latest initiative to elevate the dye-sublimation printing industry by supplying the highly acclaimed Epson UltraChrome DS Ink.
This move aims to provide professionals with unmatched reliability and exceptional colour vibrancy while addressing the urgent need for sustainable and ethical production practices across the textiles, signage, and promotional products sectors
June 1st 2026 – Epson and Fiery have announced the launch of their upcoming "Think Big, Print Big" open days, scheduled to take place ON 16th, 17th, 18th June 2026 at the Epson Innovation Centre Lutterworth, Leicester, LE17 4HW.
The collaborative event will provide print professionals with an exclusive opportunity to explore cutting-edge software and hardware solutions designed to enhance productivity, unlock profit-boosting revenue streams, and champion sustainable printing practices.
Istanbul – May 2026 – Epson is set to redefine the future of industrial digital textile printing with the showcase of its latest Monna Lisa series at the upcoming ITM 2026 exhibition.
Located at Booth 508B in Hall 5, the technology pioneer will introduce a new era of fabric innovation, unveiling the highly anticipated ML-18000 alongside the advanced ML-32000JQ and the industry-leading ML-64000.
TOKYO, Japan, May , 2026 - Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has been awarded the prestigious honorary title "Red Dot: Design Team of the Year" for 2026 at the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award competition organized by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany.
This award is used to recognize a design team that has proved itself through its consistently innovative, top-class design achievements and has set the highest standards of design quality.
Epson is only the second Japanese company to receive this honor since the award was first presented in 2000.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Essen, Germany, in July 2026.
TOKYO, Japan, May , 2026 -Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has announced the continuation of its partnership with the FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026 ("FFP"), a program organized by YUIMA NAKAZATO LABORATORY Co., Ltd. that seeks to discover and support next-generation fashion designers.
The program is endorsed by Japan's Ministry of the Environment. Beginning in 2022, this partnership is now in its fifth year.
Under its long-term corporate vision "ENGINEERED FUTURE 2035," Epson aims to drive technological advances, engineer the optimal future, and deliver value to society.
Barcelona, Spain – May 20th 2026 – Epson is set to showcase its latest advancements in professional printing technology at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026.
Taking place in Barcelona, the event sees Epson demonstrating its commitment to industry innovation and sustainable production from Hall 3, Stand C75.
The comprehensive exhibition highlights major developments in direct-to-film, high-production dye sublimation, and UV flatbed printing.
Barcelona – May -2026 – At the upcoming exhibition at FESPA 2026 in Barcelona, Epson UK & I will demonstrate how advanced UV printing can help businesses secure new, sustainable revenue streams.
Located in Hall 3, Stand C75, the technology leader will showcase its latest developments in bespoke décor and premium signage.
TOKYO, Japan, May 14, 2026 - WWF and Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724,"Epson") today launched the second phase of their International Corporate Partnership.
Over the next three years, building on past collaboration, both organizations plan to strengthen their activities in support of "Nature Positive (*1)"—the international goal of halting biodiversity loss and shifting toward restoration by 2030.
This collaboration marked the first international corporate partnership between WWF and a Japanese company in the electronics and precision instruments sector.
Barcelona – May -2026 – Epson Europe B.V. has announced its upcoming exhibition at FESPA 2026, taking place from the 19th to the 22nd of May in Barcelona.
Located in Hall 3, Stand C75, the technology leader will showcase its latest developments in professional textile printing.
The exhibition aims to address the urgent, growing industry demand for short production runs, heightened personalisation, and significantly faster turnaround times in a rapidly evolving market.
SYDNEY – 7 May 2026 – Epson Australia has officially announced its participation as the digital print and projector partner of the Australian Fashion Council for Australian Fashion Week 2026.
Taking place from 11 to 15 May 2026 at the Museum of Contemporary Art and various venues across Sydney, the event will serve as a pivotal platform for Epson to celebrate and promote innovation and sustainable design within the fashion industry.
TOKYO, Japan - May 2026 – Seiko Epson Corporation has announced that its high-capacity EcoTank inkjet printers, including the ET-4950, ET-3950, and ET-2950 series, alongside the EW-M678FT, EW-638T, and L6360 models, have received the prestigious Best of the Best Award in the Product Design category at the 2026 Red Dot Design Awards.
This marks the seventh time Epson has achieved this elite distinction, which is bestowed upon only a fraction of all submissions, underscoring the company's position as an authoritative innovator in sustainable and user-centric technology.
London, UK – May 2026 – Epson today announces the SureColor SC-F20000, a groundbreaking 76-inch industrial dye-sublimation printer designed to help print service providers and sportswear producers accelerate high-volume output while championing sustainable, high-quality production.
The state-of-the-art machine will be showcased at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona, offering a powerful solution for the textile industry's urgent need for efficient, reliable, and ethically scalable manufacturing.
Barcelona, Spain – April 2026 – Barcelona-based textile company Rebés Tejidos has accelerated its transition to sustainable digital printing by integrating its third Epson Monna Lisa printer.
This strategic technological upgrade optimises production times, significantly reduces operational costs, and minimises the company's water footprint, all whilst maintaining the uncompromising quality and intricate design standards that define the brand.
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.”
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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.