Altrincham – Cheshire – Funki Fabrics has today released its Autumn/Winter 2026 fabric trend report, identifying four key directions set to define the season: warm neutrals, deep jewel tones, vampy cherry reds and dark, moody botanicals.

The report offers designers across dancewear, performance wear, costume and beyond a clear framework for translating seasonal colour and print movements into fabric choices.

According to Funki Fabrics, AW26 marks a decisive shift towards richer, more dramatic palettes.

Cool creams and pale beiges are giving way to toasted beige, camel and biscuit browns, offering warmth and versatility as either standalone tones or a base for bolder accents.

Altrincham – Cheshire – August 2926 – Friedmans Ltd, a UK-based textile manufacturer and digital printing specialist, has announced the expansion of its wholesale stretch fabric and digital printing services, offering designers, brands, and businesses an accessible route to fully customised fabric solutions with low minimum order quantities and fast turnaround times.

Altrincham – Cheshire – August 2026 – Friedmans, a leading fabric printing specialist today festures its new Printed Solids service, designed to help garment makers achieve perfectly coordinated fabrics across a range of bases.

The service addresses one of the most persistent challenges in garment construction: matching plain fabrics, such as nylon, with coordinating stretch nets and other materials.

Altrincham – Cheshire – July 2026 - Friedmans Ltd and Funki Fabrics have announced the arrival of new print designs, expanding their existing collection with a fresh range of trend-led prints available across a broad selection of premium fabric bases.

The launch offers fashion designers, production teams, and creative professionals a timely opportunity to explore new possibilities for their upcoming collections.

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.

Altrincham – July 2026  – Friedmans, a leading provider of digitally printed and manufactured fabrics, is inviting both existing customers and prospective clients to visit its headquarters for an in-depth look at its operations, products, and capabilities.

The open invitation offers visitors a rare opportunity to engage directly with the company's people, processes, and product range — all under one roof.

The visit programme includes a guided factory tour, during which guests can witness firsthand how fabrics are digitally printed and manufactured, from initial artwork through to the finished product.

Altrincham – June 2026– Friedmans Ltd and Funki Fabrics are proud to celebrate ten years of ColourMe, their bespoke fabric personalisation platform, with the launch of two brand-new colour palettes inspired by their popular Matt Nylon and Shiny Nylon ranges.

Since its inception, ColourMe has provided designers across the dancewear, activewear, swimwear, and performance costume industries with a streamlined way to personalise printed fabrics.

With access to over 400 prints from Friedmans' design library, designers can adapt colours to align with their collection, team, or brand identity — all with professional precision.