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New York – NY – July 2026 - Optitex Pattern Design Software (PDS) was developed around the daily realities of professional pattern makers, not around a generalized vision of what design software should look like.

The architecture of the platform reflects a specific understanding of how experienced practitioners actually work and what currently interrupts that work.

Pattern makers working in Optitex PDS can build, modify, and evaluate garments within one connected environment.

Parsippany NJ – July 2026  – Sun Chemical has announced a significant step forward in supply chain transparency, reinforcing its commitment to responsible and traceable natural mica sourcing.

The company's fully backward integrated supply chain ensures that all natural mica-based effect pigments are sourced, processed, manufactured, and sold directly by Sun Chemical — from mine to market.

At the heart of this initiative is Sun Chemical's Hartwell, Georgia mine, which is regulated and audited by the US Mining Safety Health Association (MSHA).

Brixen/Munich, July 6, 2026 – Durst Group and TUM Venture Labs, a joint initiative of the Technical University of Munich and UnternehmerTUM, are launching a multi-year collaboration in the field of robotics, AI and automation for industrial production.

As a Platinum Partner, Durst becomes part of the TUM Venture Labs ecosystem and the first Italian partner in this network.

Altrincham – July 2026  – Friedmans, a leading provider of digitally printed and manufactured fabrics, is inviting both existing customers and prospective clients to visit its headquarters for an in-depth look at its operations, products, and capabilities.

The open invitation offers visitors a rare opportunity to engage directly with the company's people, processes, and product range — all under one roof.

The visit programme includes a guided factory tour, during which guests can witness firsthand how fabrics are digitally printed and manufactured, from initial artwork through to the finished product.

Munich, Germany – 6 July 2026 – MUNICH FABRIC START, one of Europe's leading international textile trade shows, has announced a comprehensive edutainment programme ahead of its upcoming edition from 14 to 16 July 2026 at the MOC in Munich.

Marking its 30th anniversary, the event will bring together approximately 650 international exhibitors and a top-tier agenda of keynotes, panel discussions, and trend presentations at THE STAGE.

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Danvers, Mass. July, 2026 – Global leader in direct-to-object printing technology, Inkcups announces that the new Helix® High Throw UV Cylindrical Printer has won a prestigious PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Award in the technology category.

Bringing Inkcups’ pioneering High Throw technology into the Helix® family of cylindrical direct-to-object inkjet printers, the Helix® High Throw was launched earlier in June 2026.

It is designed to accommodate height variations while decorating cylindrical and conical products, making it ideal for cylindrically printing challenging and irregular shapes, and expanding what is possible with helical printing far beyond drinkware and bottles

 Comun Nuovo, Lombardy – July , 2026 – EFI Reggiani, a global leader in digital textile printing solutions, has announced its participation at Febratex 2026 in Blumenau, Brazil, where it will present its ecoTERRA pigment ink printing system.

The event, scheduled for August 2026, will give textile manufacturers across Latin America the opportunity to experience firsthand how ecoTERRA is redefining standards in productivity, versatility, and sustainable production.

July 2026 - Soyang Europe a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media, surface coverings and advanced print production hardware solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Murphy as Sales Manager for Ireland, with immediate effect.

Dave Murphy will serve as Sales Manager at Soyang Group’s facility in Dublin, a role in which he will manage Irish customers and new business in the country.

London, UK – July 2026  – Textile designer Jess Parker, a graduate of Norwich University's Textile Design programme, has been awarded the Premier Digital Textiles Vibrancy in Print Award at this year's New Designers exhibition, held at the Business Design Centre in London.

The award, presented by Premier Digital Textiles, recognises outstanding achievement in print and pattern design. Parker's winning collection was selected by an industry panel of judges for its striking use of colour, pattern, and innovative approach to digital textile design.

6 July 2026 : FESPA is delighted to announce that it has been named ‘Organiser Team of the Year’ by the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) at its prestigious AEO Excellence Awards.

The award recognises FESPA’s outstanding contribution to the global events industry, its continued commitment to delivering world-class exhibitions and the strength of FESPA’s global team, which operates across multiple regions while maintaining a unified, collaborative culture.

Reken – Germany – July  2026 –– FabricVision GmbH has announced the appointment of Oscar Mateo Gallego as Business Development Manager for the DACH region, reinforcing the company's commitment to expanding its presence across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Oscar joins FabricVision with extensive experience in the textile and large-format printing industry.

His deep understanding of customer needs, industry applications, and market dynamics positions him as a key asset in driving the company's continued growth across one of Europe's most strategically significant regions

 New York - July 2026  NedGraphics, a leading provider of textile and print design software today features NedGraphics Design for Photoshop, a purpose-built plugin that brings specialist print and pattern workflows directly into Adobe Photoshop.

 The solution targets one of the industry's most persistent pain points: the hours lost to manual workarounds when completing routine design tasks.

Oswestry, Shropshire – July 2026 - China Print Supplies UK Ltd has announced the availability of the Sinocolor UR-3200S, a wide-format UV printer engineered to deliver exceptional image quality and high-volume output.

Competitively priced the UR-3200S represents a significant advancement for print businesses seeking to scale production without compromising on quality.

The Sinocolor UR-3200S is built around high-resolution Epson printheads, achieving a minimum dot size of 3.8pl and a maximum resolution of 2,400 dpi.

Nanjing, Jiangsu – China – July 2026 – Hanrun Paper, a global manufacturer of direct-to-film (DTF) printing materials, has announced a comprehensive range of DTF film solutions engineered to meet the increasing demands of industrial-scale print production.

The announcement addresses critical challenges facing the DTF printing industry, including print speed, colour consistency, and batch-to-batch stability.

London, UK – July 2026 – The Fashion and Textile Museum has announced an upcoming workshop, 'Watercolour Fashion Portraits', led by professional watercolour artist and museum tutor Martine Spencer.

The session is scheduled for Friday 24 July, from 11:30 to 15:30, and is open to participants of all skill levels.

Manchester - July 2026– Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd has announced that Elite Sign Solutions Ltd has selected the multi-award-winning VelobladeNexus system, breaking the company's own record for Veloblade installations in a single month.

The milestone also reinforces Vivid Laminating Technologies' position as the UK's leading cutter system provider for five consecutive years.

The installation, completed this week, was facilitated through a collaborative effort with Soyang Europe, with Damien Martin playing a key role in coordinating the order.

Istanbul, Türkiye –  July 2026 – Epson's Monna Lisa division made a significant mark at ITM 2026, showcasing its latest advancements in digital textile printing technology.

The exhibition served as both a product launch platform and a key opportunity for strengthening international business relationships across key growth markets, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt.

At the centre of Epson's exhibition stand was the Monna Lisa ML 32000, a high-performance digital textile printer featuring a sophisticated camera system and 16-colour ink channel technology.

Agfa is pleased to announce it has received two 2026 Pinnacle Product Awards from PRINTING United Alliance, recognizing both its Onset Panthera FB3216 and its MAX automation ecosystem for the Jeti Tauro platform.

The Onset Panthera FB3216 has been recognized in the RTR/Hybrid/Flatbed New Technology category, while Agfa’s MAX automation solutions for the Jeti Tauro earned the award in the Non-Output – Automation Equipment category.

Venlo, The Netherlands – Canon Inc. announced that two Canon Group commercial printers—the Colorado XL-series large-format hybrid printers and the varioPRINT iX1700 inkjet digital press and—received prestigious Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2026, building on their iF Design Award wins in Germany.

Hanover, Germany – July 1, 2026 – ColorGATE Digital Output Solutions has released version 26 of its software for RIP, color management, and digital print automation.

This new version from Productionserver and Filmgate introduces enhancements designed to improve production efficiency, workflow automation, and color consistency in large-format and industrial digital printing.

Along with significant performance improvements, the release features a redesigned Industrial Productionserver portfolio that provides application-specific software packages tailored to the needs of industrial printing environments.