January 2026 : UFABRIK has announced the appointment of Sesoma as its distributor for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

This will expand its reach across the Baltic markets and extend access to its high-performance, sustainable textile solutions for wide and super-wide format digital print.

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom – January 22^nd 2026  – The Manchester College has been officially announced as the host venue for this year’s Foundation in Art and Design (FAD) Symposium.

Scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February, the event will convene at one of the UK’s largest and most diverse providers of further education, underscoring the institution's pivotal role as a hub for creative learning in the region.

The symposium aims to bring together educators, institutions, and industry partners to champion the significance of the FAD qualification.

LONDON – January 2026 – University of the Arts London (UAL) has announced the latest feature in its ongoing #ShowcaseRoots series, spotlighting the work of BA (Hons) Textile Design graduate Eva Buryakovsky from Chelsea College of Arts.

Titled ‘Reconnecting...’, the project represents a significant exploration of personal identity, merging Eastern and Western European mythology to reflect on the designer’s evolving relationship with her Russian heritage while living and studying in the United Kingdom.

Bressanone – January 26, 2026 – Barbieri Electronics has today announced that nominations for the Barbieri Excellence Award 2026 are officially open.

This prestigious annual award series recognises outstanding performers who utilise intelligent colour measurement technology to achieve excellence within the professional digital printing industry.

The Barbieri Excellence Award honours customers, partners, and organisations within the extended Barbieri ecosystem, including universities and research institutions worldwide.

Manchester – UK -January 2026 – Premier Digital Textiles has announced the release of its latest industry analysis, "Key Directions in Print & Pattern Design 2026."

The report, curated by Elen Hughes, forecasts a significant paradigm shift within the creative sector. It highlights that while artificial intelligence and digital tools are pushing the boundaries of complexity, there is a simultaneous and growing demand for the unique value of the human hand.

Singapore, January 2026- Botak Sign Pte Ltd, a leading large-format print provider in Singapore, has completed a major infrastructure upgrade with the installation of fifteen HP Latex 830 and two HP Latex 830W printers, upgrading from previous-generation Latex devices.

Introduced earlier this year as an expansion of HP’s large-format portfolio, the HP Latex 730 & 830 series is designed to deliver high-value output with consistent quality, enhance productivity and costs for small and medium-sized Print Shops (PSPs) while continuing to differentiate with a sustainability edge. 

Manchester, UK – January 23^rd 2026  – Manchester Metropolitan University has reinforced its commitment to equipping graduates for the evolving landscape of the textile industry by hosting the AVA CAD/CAM Training Certification.

As part of the institution’s 'Future Me Week 2026', this initiative bridges the critical gap between academic design disciplines and the digital and virtual innovation tools required by the modern decorative printing sector.

The university welcomed AVA CAD/CAM Group Ltd back to campus to deliver the specialized AVA Basic Training Qualification to Level 5, 6, and MA Printed Textiles students.

Mönchengladbach, Germany – January 2026 – Brother Industrial EMEA has successfully concluded a two-day strategic event at its microfactory in Mönchengladbach, held in collaboration with the team behind Myze, its specialized Print and Embroidery Workflow Software.

The gathering served as a pivotal platform for dealers, partners, and customers to engage directly with the latest technological advancements driving the industrial printing sector.

January 22^nd , 2026 – China Print Supplies (CPS), a leading provider of industrial print hardware, has officially confirmed its return to The Sign Show this September.

In a strategic move indicative of its rapid market expansion, the company has secured a significantly larger footprint for the 2026 event.

Following a highly successful appearance the previous year, CPS will more than double its stand size, occupying a prominent 12m x 8m space on stand S220.

The new system has revolutionized specific production workflows, particularly regarding silicone edge graphics.

Previously a labour-intensive manual task, cutting silicone is now automated for superior speed and consistency.

Oldenzaal, Netherlands – January 2026 – Klieverik, a leading manufacturer of rotary thermo-processing equipment, has announced its participation in RemaDays Poland 2026.

The company will be represented by its dealer, SoftPlast, at the International Advertising and Printing Fair, taking place from January 27–29.

The exhibition will feature a live showcase of the GTC101-1850 Single Piece Flowline, highlighting Klieverik’s commitment to advancing efficiency in the textile production industry.

JK Group has showcased Digistar Bellagio BIB, a cutting-edge reactive ink solution designed to redefine standards in the digital textile printing industry.

This Ink Group represents a significant step forward for the company, addressing the critical intersection of high-performance manufacturing and environmental responsibility.

January 22, 2026 – Hamamatsu, Japan – Roland DG Corporation, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, is excited to announce that the Roland DG TY-300 direct-to-film printer has earned a BLI 2026 Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence, a global independent research organisation renowned for its rigorous testing and evaluation of print and imaging technology.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 : Cambridge, UK—Meteor Inkjet Ltd, a leading supplier of industrial inkjet printhead driving solutions, today announced the launch of its Nozzle Health Technology – the first commercially available system to provide real-time health monitoring of every nozzle in an inkjet printhead.

The technology improves the visibility of nozzle performance, giving manufacturers the ability to cut waste, reduce downtime and maintain maximum productivity.

January 2026 - Berger Textiles, a recognised leader in textile innovation, has announced the immediate availability of Xtend, a pioneering 4-way stretch fabric designed to redefine the standards of flexibility and durability in the soft signage industry.

This launch addresses the urgent market demand for high-performance materials capable of adapting to complex display structures without compromising on visual fidelity.

WARSAW, Poland – January 2026  – Antigro Designer, a pioneer in software solutions for the printing and personalisation industry, has confirmed its participation in RemaDays Warsaw 2026.

As the countdown begins for one of the sector's most significant trade fairs, the company is preparing to showcase its latest technological advancements at the Ptak Warsaw Expo from 27-29 January.

DURHAM, N.C. – 21 January 2026 – The AATCC has announced the release of the 2026 Volume 101 of its Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures, marking a new era following its Century Edition.

Available from 1 January 2026, this latest volume equips industry professionals with essential updates, including three entirely new standards and twenty-eight revised methods designed to ensure excellence in textile testing and quality control.

.BACUP, Lancashire – January 2026 – Super-Wide Digital, a premier trade-only large- and superwide-format digital print supplier, has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities following the installation of the Meevo MX Event with SEAS from Soyang Hardware.

This strategic investment underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and sets the stage for entry into new markets through advanced automation.

January 2026  – Epson has officially unveiled plans for its latest innovation in the digital textile printing sector, the SureColor G9000.

Scheduled for release in Summer 2026, this highly productive 64-inch (1626mm) DTFilm printer is engineered to address the critical industry demands for speed, reliability, and superior output quality.

The announcement marks a significant technological leap forward, offering a robust solution for high-volume transfer printing environments that require efficiency without compromising on precision.

Cambridge, UK – 21 January 2026 – IMI Europe has today announced the official programme for its upcoming Inkjet Development Conference, scheduled to take place on 18-19 March 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.

This two-day technical conference is dedicated to the advancement of digital printing technology, offering