December 2025 London - It is with great sadness that The Design Archives announces the passing of Derek Crowson, a truly remarkable figure in the world of textiles and the founder of Crowson Fabrics.

He passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind his wife Dorothy, daughters Sharon and Lorraine, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Derek Crowson was a visionary who established Crowson Fabrics from humble beginnings in 1978, building it into one of the world’s leading producers, designers, and suppliers of home furnishings.

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 : Flexa and Canon are strengthening their collaboration as part of Canon Ambassador Programme, which brings together trusted industry partners to develop innovative, high-performance solutions for the large-format printing market.

As a Finishing Ambassador, Flexa collaborates closely with Canon to integrate its cutting and unwinding/rewinding systems with Canon’s Colorado roll-to-roll printer, delivering automated workflows that enhance productivity, precision, and efficiency across a wide range of printed materials.

Building on Canon’s UVgel printing technology, the collaboration offers customers versatile, fully automated solutions for applications such as wallpaper, self-adhesive vinyl, and other flexible media.

 Slough December 2025 – The Big Display Company has announced a significant upgrade to its production line with the installation of a new HP Stitch S1000 printer, supplied by Papergraphics.

This strategic investment is set to enhance both productivity and print quality, enabling the business to successfully expand its operations into the demanding high-profile events sector.

Brasil December 2025  – Agfa Inkjet Solutions has formally recognised its enduring partnership with Tormyc Impressao Digital, a leading figure in the Brazilian printing market.

This acknowledgment highlights a shared commitment to driving technological advancement and quality within the industry, specifically celebrating Tormyc's recent operational success utilising the Agfa Anapurna H2050i LED hybrid inkjet printer.

December 2025  – Spectrum Industrial, a leading British manufacturer of safety solutions, has announced a significant upgrade to its production facility by acquiring the Veloblade Nexus wide-format digital die-cutter and the Veloblade Flowrunner automated sheet feeder from Vivid Laminating Technologies.

This investment marks a substantial step forward in automating and enhancing the company's manufacturing processes.

Roaches International Ltd, a leader in textile performance testing, has released a comprehensive new document detailing the significant environmental advantages of its Sentire system.

This strategic release highlights how the advanced fabric handle testing technology plays a crucial role in supporting sustainability within textile production and the wider supply chain, addressing an urgent need for more ethical practices in the industry.

The newly published document outlines how the Sentire system empowers manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on quality.

KARL MAYER has successfully concluded its participation at ITMA ASIA 2025, reinforcing its position as a global leader in textile machinery.

The event served as a pivotal platform for the company to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer proximity, directly addressing the urgent industry need for sustainable and high-performance manufacturing solutions.

The exhibition attracted significant international attention, drawing visitors from 39 countries and facilitating over 570 expert discussions across all business units.

Frankfurt, Germany – Messe Frankfurt, a global leader in trade fairs, has released new insights on how technology is fundamentally reshaping the fashion industry.

The report details how advancements like artificial intelligence, digital twins, and on-demand production are driving a shift towards a smarter, more sustainable, and data-driven future for apparel.

From AI-generated designs to entirely virtual collections, what was once considered a niche digital experiment has become a strategic growth driver for the industry.

Crewe December 2025 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, today announced it will host a Sign & Graphics Open Day in Merseyside on Thursday, 4th December 2025.

The event is designed to provide sign and graphics professionals with firsthand experience of the latest Mimaki printing and cutting technologies.

The open day will take place at The Village Hotel in Whiston, Merseyside, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Leicester, UK – December 2025  – VeriVide Limited, a leader in colour and appearance technology, has announced that its colour science expert, Dr. Chelsea Sullivan, will be presenting at City St George’s, University of London.

The presentation, scheduled for 3 December 2025, will delve into the critical drivers of innovation in digital colour, from achieving business objectives to navigating government legislation.

Dr. Sullivan will provide an in-depth exploration of how businesses are leveraging advanced technology to transform their colour workflows.

GILLINGHAM, KENT  – SEDO Large Format Solutions has announced that Signs & Imaging, a leading signage company based in Gillingham, has expanded its production capabilities with the acquisition of a new Epson SureColor SC-S80600 64-inch eco-solvent printer.

This strategic investment underscores Signs & Imaging's commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative signage solutions.

Dublin, Ireland – December 2025 – Soyang Hardware has announced a significant expansion of its hardware offerings available directly to the Irish market.

This move is set to provide Irish print houses with unprecedented local access to a broader range of industry-leading production equipment, streamlining procurement and enhancing operational capabilities across the country.

Manchester, UK – December 2025  – MediaCo has announced its collaboration with the National Football Museum on its new exhibition, ‘Black In The Game,’ which launched recently.

The exhibition spotlights the significant contributions and experiences of Black players in football, aiming to educate and inspire visitors.

Dubai, UAE – November 2025 – CMYK Digital Solutions has announced its participation in the FESPA Middle East 2026 exhibition, where it will present the latest wide-format printing technologies from Mutoh.

The event is scheduled to take place from 13–15 January 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, offering a key platform for industry professionals to explore cutting-edge solutions.

Visitors to booths E10 and F10 will have the opportunity to see a selection of Mutoh's advanced printers in live operation.

Chesterfield, UK – November 2025 - Resolute DTF, a leader in digital printing technology, today announced the launch of its full R-Jet Pro DTF™ range.

This new collection of direct-to-film printers is engineered for print professionals who require exceptional performance and reliability.

The range offers scalable solutions to meet the needs of businesses at every stage of growth.

Puglia, Italy – November 2025  – Agfa has completed one of the world's first installations of its new Jeti Bronco H3300 HS printer in Puglia, Italy.

This landmark installation comes just weeks after the model's official global launch at the PRINTING United Expo in the USA, marking a significant step in high-speed, high-quality digital printing for the European market.

The Jeti Bronco H3300 HS is now fully operational, producing a wide range of Sign & Display applications on both rigid and flexible materials.

Cairo November 2025  – FESPA has successfully completed its first-ever regional education series, the FESPA Leadership Exchange (FLEX) 2025 MENA.

The series spanned four days across three countries, visiting four vibrant cities and bringing invaluable knowledge, inspiration, and industry direction to professionals throughout the Middle East and North Africa region.

The series concluded on a high note in Cairo, Egypt, marking the culmination of an event that brought together the passionate Egyptian visual communications industry.

November 2025 - SOS has enjoyed spectacular success with the Roland EU-1000MF flatbed printer in 2025; the latest installation at Isle of Wight printer Meridian 3 is the third in as many months.

The 1.2 x 2.4m UV LED machine with a 6 colour configuration was purchased from SOS with the aim of meeting a growing demand for some unusual products.

Heimtextil takes on the influence of AI and how it’s shaping the future are everywhere these days.

Tim Fu is not just another opinion-giver.

As one of the pioneers of integrated AI-workflows at the cutting edge of architecture & design,

Tim is in a unique position to share insights against the backdrop of real world application experience at the very highest level.

AMSTERDAM – Fashion for Good launches the first open-source blueprint for near-net-zero textile manufacturing, tackling one of fashion’s biggest emissions hotspots.

Developed under the Future Forward Factory project, the blueprint offers Tier 2 manufacturers in India five practical, financially viable pathways to reduce carbon emissions by up to 93%.