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%.

26th November 2025, Lutterworth, Leicestershire: Technology leader Epson today hosted its second Textile Academy Event at the company’s Textile Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.

Building on the success of its inaugural Textile Academy earlier this year, the event welcomed Textile Design BA students from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Loughborough University. 

Oldenzaal, Netherlands – November 27^th 2025  – Klieverik, a world leader in industrial rotary thermoprocessing equipment, is today highlighting the advanced technology at the heart of its machinery: the Klieverik heating drum.

Renowned for its exceptional temperature consistency and rapid heat-up times, this core component ensures stable and repeatable results, enabling high-performance production across a diverse range of textile applications.

The heating drum is the central element in all of Klieverik's calendering solutions, providing the reliability and efficiency required for demanding industrial processes.

The company's engineering ensures that clients can achieve top-tier output, whether for sublimation, lamination, coating, or fusing.

InkTec Europe has today featured its new JETRIX XAR320 Hybrid printer, a state-of-the-art solution designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible printing without compromising on quality.

This new model offers businesses a perfect balance of high performance and sustainability, setting a new standard for the industry.

The JETRIX XAR320 Hybrid is engineered to address the increasing pressure on print projects to meet stricter environmental standards.

Its versatile hybrid architecture allows for exceptional results across a wide range of applications, including retail, décor, signage, and display work

November 27^th 2025 Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd. is proud to announce that Data Reprographics, a leading provider of props and large format printing for the film, television, and entertainment industries, has chosen the Veloblade Nexus 30x16 digital die-cutting system to advance its production capabilities.

Since 1986, Data Reprographics has established itself as the go-to supplier for movie sets, delivering everything from large-scale signage and custom wallpapers to detailed hero props for major productions.

The company's decision to integrate the Veloblade Nexus into its workflow underscores its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet the demanding and time-sensitive needs of the entertainment sector.

Domisa Graphique is the first company in France to install a Summa F1625 cutting table, in collaboration with DupliData.

A solution that has transformed its production flow and transformed cutting from a constraint to an asset for this family business specializing in printing and finishing.

Brixen, Italy – November 2025 – Barbieri Electronic, the market leader in colour measurement technology for professional digital printing, has officially announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 Barbieri Excellence Award.

This annual award celebrates organisations that demonstrate outstanding performance and innovation in digital printing through the use of intelligent colour measurement.

The Barbieri Excellence Award acknowledges the remarkable achievements of Barbieri's partners and customers who push the boundaries of print quality, colour consistency, and process control.

LONDON – November 26^th 2025  – Following the latest budget announcement, Duncan Ferguson, Managing Director of Epson UK has expressed disappointment at the lack of long-term incentives for businesses investing in green technology

November 2025 – DyStar®, a leading provider of dyes and chemical solutions for the textile industry, is proud to highlight the ongoing success of its Econtrol® process in enabling textile mills to achieve more efficient and sustainable continuous dyeing.This innovative technology, co-developed with A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, is being adopted by industry frontrunners like Altoteks, demonstrating a significant step forward in resource-conscious manufacturing.

The Econtrol® process represents a pivotal advancement in reactive dyeing, offering mills a method that is faster, more efficient, and significantly more sustainable.

House of Flags, a leading UK-based flag manufacturer, has featured its recent collaboration with Burnley Football Club to produce team flags for the club's 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

This partnership highlights House of Flags' expertise in creating high-quality, bespoke flags designed to enhance supporter engagement and team spirit.

The flags, now proudly displayed by the club, were manufactured in the UK to the highest standards.

The project showcases the company's capability to deliver impactful products that resonate with the passion of professional sports.

Eindhoven, Netherlands – November 2025  – NedGraphics, a leader in textile design software, has highlighted NEDRecolor, a new cloud-based tool now available for its Design Portfolio clients.

This latest innovation is set to transform the way designers create, collaborate, and bring their visions to life by integrating powerful recolouring capabilities directly within a web browser.

NEDRecolor enhances the creative workflow by allowing users to send TIFF files from Easy Coloring Premium directly to the new cloud platform.

Liverpool, UK – November 2025  – HP Graphic Arts today announced the successful installation of a third HP Latex printer, the HP Latex R1000, at Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral.

This strategic investment marks a significant step in the franchise's ongoing expansion and commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative printing solutions to its growing client base.

Led by Ian Furlong and Louise Sergent, the team at Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to business growth.

The addition of the HP Latex R1000, known for its versatility and superior print quality on both rigid and flexible materials, follows

Fashion technology innovator Vivid CLM’s new digital workflow solution, dramatically reduces labdip approval times by up to 75%.

This groundbreaking feature allows brands and suppliers to review and approve color standards instantly online, removing the significant delays and manual bottlenecks associated with physical sample shipping.

SINGAPORE – November, 2025 – After a two-decade hiatus, Zimmer Austria has officially marked its return to Singapore by exhibiting at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025.

The event served as the global stage for the company to unveil a new corporate identity and signal a renewed, strategic focus on the Asian market.

The comeback is a significant milestone for the 150-year-old textile technology pioneer.

25 November 2025 : Premier Textiles has announced the appointment of Polly Beard as Account Manager, bringing over two decades of international experience in product development, sourcing and textile innovation to the Manchester-based company.

Polly joins Premier Textiles following an extensive global career working with some of the most respected names in fashion and manufacturing, including Esquel Group, Smart Shirts, Heathcoat Fabrics, Faconnable, Tommy Hilfiger, Emanuel Ungaro and DKNY.

Her work has spanned product design, sourcing, manufacturing and leadership, with a particular focus on sustainable production and long-term supplier partnerships.

We are very proud to announce that two sites of the CHT Group could celebrate their company anniversary.

Our Chinese site CHT Dongguan has just celebrated its 30th anniversary, our Chinese site CHT Tianjin its 15th anniversary.

As early as in the 1960s, Reinhold Beitlich already realized the great potential of subsidiaries all over the world.

During this expansion phase the first subsidiaries were founded in Austria, France, South Africa and in Switzerland.

This growth and diversity phase has continued until today, so that CHT Group is represented by subsidiaries and corporate acquisitions on all continents.

London, UK – November 2025  – Perfect Colours, a leading supplier of large format printing solutions, has announced it will soon be stocking the all-new Epson SureColor SC-S8100.

This advanced printer is engineered for businesses that require exceptional quality and rapid turnaround times, delivering a 30% increase in output speed compared to previous models.

The Epson SC-S8100 is set to redefine productivity standards in the printing industry. Equipped with a 6-colour UltraChrome ink set, it produces vibrant, high-impact visuals with outstanding colour accuracy and durability.