London, United Kingdom – December 2025 – Following the outstanding success of its inaugural year, MAXXAM®, the iconic textile brand founded by visionary designer and inventor Rosemary Moore, has announced its renewed partnership with the Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF) to launch the second edition of their innovative national design competition.

This initiative invites fashion students from across the UK and internationally to reimagine the future of womenswear through a trend-led Spring/Summer 2027 capsule collection using MAXXAM’s celebrated seamless, four-way stretch textiles.

London, United Kingdom – December 2025 – Perfect Colours, a leading large format print specialist, is calling upon the print and retail industries to elevate their visual communication strategies ahead of the critical holiday trading period.

As competition for consumer attention intensifies, the company is highlighting the strategic importance of deploying HP Latex White Ink technology to create high-impact, sustainable signage that secures distinct market visibility.

In a retail landscape that is becoming increasingly crowded, the ability to produce vivid, high-opacity graphics on a variety of substrates is paramount for brands seeking to make a lasting impression.

London, UK – December 2025– William Morris Gallery, in a historic collaboration with Liberty Fabrics, today announces the upcoming opening of Women in Print: 150 Years of Liberty Textiles.

This major exhibition commemorates the design house’s 150th anniversary by shining a necessary spotlight on the pivotal role of women textile designers.

The retrospective surveys the evolving influence and status of women in the industry, exploring their centrality to Liberty’s creative innovations from the Victorian era to the present day.

December 2025  – Soyang Europe, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable media and surface coverings, has today announced the release of The Print Industry Report 2025.

This comprehensive new study offers a critical snapshot of the current state of the wide-format print sector, providing businesses with vital intelligence on investment trends, production shifts, and future growth strategies across the UK and Ireland.

The report arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry, gathering real-world data and insights directly from print professionals.

December 2025– Epson UK & Ireland has announced a creative collaboration with renowned illustrator Karin Ohlsson, also known as Bahkadisch.

This partnership explores the intersection of creativity and advanced technology, demonstrating how unique illustrations can be vividly brought to life on textiles using Epson’s state-of-the-art printing solutions.

The project resulted in a series of hand-sewn, stylish bags that highlight the potential of digital textile printing.

The collaboration centers on utilizing Epson's Monna Lisa digital textile printer to transfer Ohlsson's distinctive designs directly onto fabric.

TELFORD, UK – December 2025 – Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications has demonstrated the synergy between advanced hardware and premium substrates by transforming its high-volume printing fleet into bespoke showpieces.

Utilizing Drytac’s specialist adhesive solutions, the manufacturer successfully wrapped its flagship machinery for the Print Evolution Live event, underscoring the potential for creative industrial applications and the importance of material selection in challenging environments.

December 2025  – UFABRIK has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming RemaDays Exhibition in Warsaw, taking place from the 27th to the 29th of January 2026.

This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to engaging with key industry stakeholders and showcasing its latest innovations in the heart of Europe.

RemaDays Warsaw is one of the largest advertising and printing trade fairs in the world, attracting thousands of visitors and exhibitors annually.

By participating in this prestigious event, UFABRIK aims to strengthen its presence in the European market and demonstrate its continued leadership in sustainable textile solutions.

December 2025 – Agfa has been announced as a winner of the prestigious 2025 EDP Awards, securing top honours for its innovative Tauro MAX Bots.

This advanced robotic system, designed to fully automate the loading and unloading processes for Jeti Tauro printers, marks a significant leap forward in the large-format printing industry.

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Mimaki Europe will return to Heimtextil (Frankfurt, 13–16 January 2026, Hall 3.0 Stand A97) with a renewed focus on material versatility and simplified textile production.

At the exhibition, the company will present TRAPIS, its innovative pigment transfer printing system that enables manufacturers to print on a wide range of fabrics using a single ink set – ranging from natural fibres to blended and synthetic fabrics.

Designed for easy, compact and cost-efficient operation, TRAPIS removes traditional barriers to digital textile printing, while also offering the added benefit of drastically reduced water use compared to conventional processes.

FESPA CEO, Neil Felton has been awarded with the 2025 Girls Who Print Ally Award for his leadership of the FESPA Foundation, an initiative that was launch earlier this year to demonstrate ‘Print For Good’.

The FESPA Foundation galvanises exhibiting companies at its exhibitions to produce printed educational resources for schools across South Africa and other underserved communities.

The Girls Who Print Ally Award recognises Felton for leveraging the power of print to create a positive impact and safer learning environments in underserved communities – all while inspiring the global print community.

Kornit Digital, a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, has successfully demonstrated its advanced capabilities in neon and glow-in-the-dark printing at ITMA Asia 2025.

The showcase highlighted the company's ability to maintain exceptional colour consistency and precise deposition across a diverse range of fabric types, setting a new standard for high-intensity visual effects in the textile industry.

DUBLIN, Ireland – December 2025  – digitalprint.ie, a leading specialist in the Irish digital printing equipment sector, has announced the successful installation of an Epson S80600 eco-solvent printer at Sapphire Signs in County Kerry.

This acquisition marks a significant technological advancement for the Kerry-based signage company, positioning them to meet increasing market demands for high-fidelity colour reproduction and rapid turnaround times.

December 2025 – RUDOLF, a global leader in textile chemistry, has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability strategy with the implementation of comprehensive Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations.

By establishing a transparent framework for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of the textile industry's transition toward a low-carbon future.

The Product Carbon Footprint serves as a critical metric for understanding the environmental impact of textile chemical solutions.

December 2025 – Brother Industrial EMEA has officially announced a significant upgrade to its printing ecosystem, revealing that its Latex Wide Format Printer range now supports the latest VersaWorks 7 software.

This strategic update is set to unlock enhanced performance capabilities and streamline workflow efficiency for print professionals across the region, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering forward-thinking industrial solutions.

Lancashire, UK – December 2025 – Soyang Europe, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format media and surface coverings, has been recognised by FESPA UK with the prestigious Waste Accreditation Champion Award 2025.

This accolade highlights the company’s significant strides in tightening waste streams, improving recycling processes, and reducing environmental impact across its product range

London 2025 – Ian Krebs, a Master’s graduate from the Swedish School of Textiles, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Arts Thread 2025 Textiles Knit/Weave Award.

Recognised for a forward-thinking approach that marries traditional craftsmanship with digital technology, Krebs’ winning project challenges the fashion industry’s perception of standard materials by reimagining jersey as a dynamic, sculptural medium.

The award-winning project investigates the latent potential of machine-made tubular knits, transforming a fabric typically regarded as utilitarian and plain into complex, expressive garments.

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London December 2025 : The UK Fashion and Trade Association reports that From 1 January 2026, France will abolish Regime 42 (Customs Procedure Code 4200) for non-EU companies.

While official details have yet to emerge, this change will affect UK companies using France, particularly Calais, as their customs clearance entry point into the EU

London, UK – December 2025 – The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has reinforced its commitment to supporting the resilience of the UK print industry by spotlighting the unique benefits available through its partnership with Howden.

Recognizing that unexpected challenges are an inevitable aspect of the commercial landscape, the federation is promoting a print-specific insurance solution designed to reward safe and careful operations through low-claim rebates.

In a forward-thinking move to align financial protection with operational excellence, BPIF members utilizing Howden’s specialised insurance can now benefit from a structure that incentivises safety.

The low-claim rebate feature offers businesses the opportunity to receive funds back upon the renewal of their policy, provided they maintain a record of safe operations.

December 2025 – Fotoba International Srl, a leader in finishing solutions for the wide-format printing industry, has announced it will be showcasing its latest cutting and rewinding technology at Heimtextil 2026.

The presentation will feature the XLA 320 and XLA 170 automatic cutters, alongside the REW 162 coreless rewinder, highlighting significant advancements in the production of seamless wall coverings and digitally printed wallpapers.

These innovative solutions are designed to meet the growing demand for automated, high-precision finishing in the interior design and décor sector.

December 2025  – FESPA has officially announced the final countdown to FESPA Middle East 2026, with just one month remaining until the doors open to the region's most anticipated event for the printing and signage industries.

As the premier platform for innovation in the Middle East, the exhibition promises to unite professionals, industry leaders, and technological pioneers to shape the future of print and visual communications.