Kramsach Austria - July 2026  – aeoon, a leading innovator in industrial textile printing, has announced that PRINTING United Expo 2026 will serve as the stage for the debut of its latest industrial platform.

Engineered to deliver higher productivity and an expanded colour gamut, the new solution marks a significant advancement in aeoon's ongoing commitment to industrial textile production.

The announcement signals aeoon's continued investment in next-generation printing technology, with the new platform designed to meet the evolving demands of high-volume textile manufacturers.

TEX+ has announced the winners of its 2026 prizes, recognising exceptional creativity, technical excellence, innovation and craftsmanship from this year's graduating textile designers.

Presented at the annual TEX+ Showcase at Chelsea College of Arts, the awards celebrate the UK's most exciting emerging textile talent while providing vital financial support, professional development opportunities and industry connections to help graduates launch their careers.

Building on the 50-year legacy of Texprint, TEX+ brings together education and industry to support the next generation of textile designers through exhibitions, mentoring, networking and career development.

Alumni have gone on to work with leading brands including Chanel, Nike and Liberty.

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.

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.

X-Rite Pantone, the global authority in color standards and color science, announced that MSI’s new PRO MAX Series displays have achieved both Pantone Validated™ and Pantone SkinTone™ Validated status, providing creators, designers, photographers, and multimedia professionals with confidence that colors and skin tones are faithfully represented on screen.

The flagship PRO MAX 271UPXW12G combines 4th-generation QD-OLED technology, 4K resolution, and wide color gamut coverage to support color-critical creative workflows.

Designed to meet the demands of creators, the display delivers vibrant color that meets Pantone's rigorous validation standards.

swissQprint has reached a major milestone in the UK with the installation of its 150th system.

Fine Print Services is the latest customer, investing in a new Kudu flatbed printer to support the next stage of its wide format development.

According to Erskine Stewart, Managing Director of swissQprint UK, the figure is a clear signal of how the market is evolving.

More companies are investing in wide format to diversify, improve turnaround and strengthen profitability within their print operations.

23 June 2026 - In line with the theme "Co-creating the future of textiles", ITMA continues to strengthen its support for start-ups, recognising their role in driving innovation and shaping the future of textile and garment manufacturing.

Through the Start-Up Valley, emerging companies gain access to a global marketplace where they can connect with industry leaders, potential partners, investors and customers.

As a valued Monforts customer for many years, Türkiye’s Kipaş Textile has just installed a new Thermex dyeing range and a Monfortex sanforizer at its new dyeing and finishing plant in Kahramanmaraş.

“Ahead of this year’s ITM exhibition in Istanbul, we are very pleased to be able to highlight one of our latest showpiece projects for an industry leader in Türkiye,” adds Monfort Marketing Manager Nicole Croonenbroek.

Monforts specialists will be on hand to provide details all of the company’s latest developments at ITM 2026 from June 9-13 at stand 117D in Hall 11.

The textile manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation as it officially enters the era of Industry 5.0.

Showcased ahead of the ITMA 2027 exhibition in Hanover, Germany, this critical shift integrates advanced digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and connected machinery with human expertise.

Hanover, Germany - April , 2026 – As automation continues to fundamentally reshape global production, the textile manufacturing sector is entering a transformative new era defined by Industry 5.0.

Showcasing this critical evolution, ITMA 2027 will convene in Hanover, Germany, to present the advanced technologies and human-machine collaborations that are setting new standards for resilience, sustainability, and efficiency in the textile workforce.

Munich – March 2026– Performance Days, the leading trade fair for functional fabrics and accessories, has released its latest Color Card, created by designer and colour expert Nora Kühner.

Available now as a free download on the Performance Days website, the digital publication offers an in-depth look at the colour moods set to define the Winter 2027/28 season.

The Color Card is an e-magazine format resource designed for creatives, designers, and product developers who want to stay ahead of emerging trends.

March 2026  – ITMA 2027 has officially announced the launch of its Research and Innovation Lab, a dedicated platform designed to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial textile manufacturing.

The initiative empowers universities and research institutes to present applied research with clear pathways to industry adoption.

By connecting pioneering researchers directly with textile and garment manufacturers, brands, and technology providers, ITMA 2027 aims to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable, digitalised, and ethically responsible future for the global textile industry.

Monforts has launched a new digital platform designed to give textile manufacturers faster, more intuitive access to the company’s finishing technologies, technical expertise and aftersales support worldwide.

A key feature of the new website is a series of interactive 3D tours covering the company’s principal technology ranges.