Debbie McKeegan, the FESPA Textile Ambassador, talks with Danna Drion from Mimaki about the real value of trade shows in today’s increasingly digital and AI‑driven world.

In this conversation, we discuss why events like FESPA remain essential for the textile print and signage community - offering something you simply can’t get online: human connection. Danna shares Mimaki’s experience of FESPA as a leading global show that consistently delivers strong ROI, high‑quality leads, and a clear view of where the industry is heading.

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In this short interview, they explore how dye sublimation now goes far beyond mugs and T‑shirts, opening up new opportunities in textiles, décor, signage, promotional carpets, and floor graphics.

Duncan explains the TS200’s 8‑colour ink set, including fluorescent pink and fluorescent yellow, plus violet and orange to extend the colour gamut. These neon’s are ideal for fashion, children’s wear, event branding, and décor—especially where brands need high-impact, accurate colour and that on‑trend fluorescent look.

With a competitive entry-level price (under £6,500), a two‑year warranty, and fast, easy-to-use operation, the Mimaki TS200 -1600 offers an accessible way for print businesses to expand into new markets and respond to a broad range of customer demands from a single machine.

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