London – UK – September 2026 – ARTS THREAD has announced the call for applications for the Designers in Residence Pforzheim 2027 programme, a fully funded three-month residency hosted at EMMA Creative Center Pforzheim.

The residency will run from 1 April to 30 June 2027, offering emerging designers a rare opportunity to develop their practice within a dedicated creative environment.

Applications close on 2 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Anglesey – September 2026  – Nova Chrome UK has today announced the launch of the Filmjet Mini, a new series of all-in-one direct-to-film (DTF) printers designed to eliminate the complexity of running separate printing, powder application, and curing units.

Built by PolyPrint, a garment printer manufacturer since 2006, the Filmjet Mini brings together everything a business needs to start DTF production within a single, compact machine.

London, UK – September 2026 – The Only Natural International Student Design Competition 2026, supported by Artsthread, has revealed its Category and People's Choice winners.

Selected from an exceptional field of entries from student designers across the globe, this year's winning projects span Fashion and Home, showcasing outstanding creativity, craftsmanship and innovation in the use of natural materials.

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Accrington, UK, September 7, 2026: Soyang Europe will showcase three core products from the Platinum Technologies LIYU range on its stand at The Sign Show 2026.

Following its debut in 2025, The Sign Show will return to NEC Birmingham this autumn, once again co-located with established print industry exhibition The Print Show.

This year, the two events will run from 29 September to 1 October, with thousands of visitors expected across the shows.

Soyang, which exhibited at several previous editions of The Print Show, will take the largest stand in The Sign Show section of the hall, with a focus on its new distribution partnership with Platinum Technologies LIYU

Anglesey – September 2026  – Nova Chrome UK, one of the UK's longest-standing suppliers of dye sublimation printing solutions, has announced it will exhibit at The Print Show, taking place at NEC Birmingham.

Visitors can find the company at Stand P240, Hall 1, where its specialists will showcase the latest sublimation products and equipment.

Bacup – Lancashire-August 2026 – Super Wide-Digital, a family-run trade digital print company based in the North West of England, has confirmed its participation in The Print Show 2026.

The company will exhibit at stand P440, positioned at the heart of Hall 1 at the NEC, marking a significant step in its ongoing commitment to connecting with trade and creative professionals across the industry

Soyang Europe has strengthened its hardware team with the appointments of Andy Webb as Commercial Director and Ian Windebank as Wide-Format Print Specialist.

Both join Soyang with immediate effect, bringing decades of combined experience across print technology, hardware sales, customer support and the wider print industry.

 Soyang Europe, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media, surface coverings and advanced print production hardware solutions, has underlined its long-term commitment to its partnership with Platinum Technologies LIYU by making a major investment in new customer facilities and technical expertise.

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

London, UK – June 2026 – ARTS THREAD is delighted to announce that Alina Gamboa, VP Head of Design at Polo & RLX Men's (Ralph Lauren), has joined the judging panel for the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026, presented in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture.

Gamboa will lend her expertise to the Fashion, Accessories and Textiles categories.

Gloucester - June 2026 - Full-service signage and graphics specialist Blue Sky Signs has expanded its application offering following the installation of a Mimaki UCJV330-160 print-and-cut UV-LED inkjet printer from Soyang Europe.

By combining Mimaki’s advanced print capabilities with Soyang’s extensive portfolio of specialist media, the company is now able to deliver a wider range of creative and premium-finish graphics solutions.

Tokyo, June , 2026 --- Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., a Teijin Group company, today announced the development of a polyester fiber-based textile that uniquely performs two functions, which are difficult to achieve simultaneously.

The new textile provides both excellent heat retention, delivered by its structure, and stuffiness suppression, provided through its high breathability.

Designed for thermal apparel used in sports and outdoor activities, this new product features a novel appearance created by its distinctive, three-dimensional texture, along with a light and airy feel. 

Bradford – June 2026 – The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Straughan FSDC CCol FRSA as President for the 2026/27 term, marking a significant moment for the global colour community.

Straughan brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent her career working across textile dyeing, finishing, machinery sales, and textile chemicals.

This breadth of expertise spans both the technical and commercial dimensions of the global textile industry, positioning her to lead the Society through an evolving landscape

Barnsley – South Yorkshire – June 2026 – Sabur Digital has introduced the DGI Artemis Grande Direct Sublimation Printer, a cutting-edge solution engineered to redefine high-volume textile production.

Designed for forward-thinking businesses that demand exceptional print quality alongside maximum productivity, the Artemis Grande delivers true direct-to-fabric sublimation printing at an unprecedented scale, addressing the urgent industry need for more efficient manufacturing processes..

Bogotá, Colombia - June 2026: Across Latin America, a new generation of entrepreneurs are rethinking the future of fashion, design, packaging, and materials.

From textile waste recovery and upcycled product design to recycled plastics, reusable logistics solutions, and biodegradable packaging, these innovators are addressing some of the fashion industry’s most urgent challenges: overproduction, waste, material inefficiency, and the environmental impact of supply chains.

At the center of this movement isREIN Hubs (Resilience, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Nature), a multi-country platform redefining how nature-based entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable economic development are built across the region.

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Accrington, UK, June 16, 2026: Soyang Europe has announced that Soyang Technologies has secured the prestigious SEAQUAL® Certificate from the SEAQUAL Initiative, reinforcing its focus on sustainable production.

The SEAQUAL Initiative comprises a community of organisations, businesses, and individuals who work together to remove plastic waste from oceans, rivers, beaches, and coastlines.

This is then converted by licensed manufacturers into SEAQUAL Marine Plastic, a high-quality, traceable raw material used in a range of applications, including the creation of textiles.

Munich, Germany – Munich Fabric Start, one of the world's leading international fabric and sourcing trade fairs, has announced five defining trend themes for the Autumn/Winter 2027 season: Quiet Disruption, Ceremonial, Drifting, Intimate, and Inheritance.

The themes will be showcased at the Trend Foyer during Munich Fabric Start, taking place from 14 to 16 July in Munich.

Each of the five directions offers a distinct cultural and aesthetic perspective on where materials, design, and creative thinking are heading. Together, they form a cohesive yet nuanced picture of the forces shaping the fashion and textile industries in the seasons ahead.

STAHLS' UK & EU has highlighted the availability of an expanded range of premium garments and innovative heat transfers, engineered specifically to support the rapidly evolving streetwear market.

By providing access to high-quality, ethically sourced materials and cutting-edge customisation tools, the company aims to help fashion designers and brand owners execute their creative visions without compromising on sustainability or detail.

The 2026 judging panel comprises esteemed leaders spanning diverse sectors, including digital visual communications, film, fashion, accessories, textiles, product design, architecture, interiors, fine art, photography, contemporary craft, and jewellery.

Over the forthcoming weeks, ARTS THREAD will individually unveil the judges from A to Z across its official social media platforms. This phased announcement highlights the calibre of expertise awaiting this year's cohort of creators.

Manchester, UK – June 2026 – The Textile Institute has officially opened bookings for its highly anticipated Introduction to Textiles Short Course, scheduled to take place from 22 to 24 September 2026 at The Midland Hotel in Manchester, UK.

Designed for professionals engaged in the manufacturing, research and development, and commercial sectors of the textiles business, this three-day intensive training offers a crucial opportunity to master the foundational knowledge required to navigate a rapidly evolving industry.