“FESPA was established in 1962. As a worldwide association, it offers a platform and community built to support the industry as new technologies evolve, and the print market adapts to global shifts. Its associations provided over 300 events in 37 countries in 2023, with an equally action-packed roadmap for the year ahead. In our latest podcast we deep dive into print, and how in-person events alongside their online resource Fespa.com both inspire and offer a unique opportunity for knowledge transfer and networking. As 2024 approaches we also explore the planned features and events and what they offer visitors and exhibitors alike with CEO, Neil Felton”

“We interview Angel Georgiou of Canon USA. Wallcoverings is an exciting sector as it moves towards a digital footprint. As new technologies, materials and applications emerge the creative community continue to push at the boundaries, transforming the manufacture and availability of personalised customised wallcoverings printed on demand.”

“In this interview with Matteo Forte of MS and JK Printing Solutions, we explore the big opportunity that pigment inks offer the digital textile printing marketplace. We discuss the challenges and the benefits they present for industrial scale production worldwide.”

“In this interview with Julia Van Der Sommen we explore the use of digital patterns. Based in Australia, the Pattern Room hold over 100,000 individual garment templates all of which are available on demand, for instant download. Size and garment fit are essential for the Apparel industry if it is to reduce waste. We take a deep dive into the challenges and the benefits of digital production.”

“In this interview with Victoria Harris of Mimaki USA Inc, we explore the new Mimaki 600 Dye Sublimation textile printer which offers an impressive performance and excellent print speeds for multiple markets using synthetic fabric bases.”

“As the Textile Industry moves forward to add certification to the supply chain, transparency and traceability are paramount. In this interview with Mitesh Patel of Premex Solutions Inc., we deep-dive into the development of the sector and the fibre and processing innovations required to fulfill market expectations for sustainable digitally printed fabrics and their supply routes.”

“The Interior Decor sector is accelerating its digitisation, and the use of smart, sustainable fabrics for interior applications. In this interview with Renee Mascolo of Premex Solutions Inc, we explore market shifts, new fabrics and technical developments. And we deep-dive into the specifications required for printed home furnishings and hospitality fabrics.”

“Colour Management is critical for all aspects of print and efficient, sustainable production. In this interview with Mike Scrutton of Adobe, we explore how the new K-rip developed in partnership with Kornit Digital, simplifies print management within the print workflow for DTG (direct to garment) printed products. The K-rip helps the print supplier meet the expectations of customers placing orders online or offline and on-demand, worldwide.”

“Global markets are in flux. In this interview with Don Whaley of Kornit Digital, recorded shortly after their press conference at Printing United, we explore how the USA market is adapting to global market shifts and the need for nearshore, on-demand manufacturing for printed garments, fabric by the metre and sewn manufacturing.”

“Transparency and traceability within the supply chain for printed textiles is now paramount. In this interview we talk with Khaled Schuman to discover how the Cotton Egypt Association are preserving the heritage of Egyptian Cotton. Working with growers to protect the land, the farming community and the quality of the fibres produced. They offer retailers worldwide access to accredited fibres and full traceability.”

“The transfer of knowledge and first hand Industry Insight enrich and accelerate the development of all businesses.In this video Designer and Interior and Print professional Mianne Sawarwi, shares her takeaways and the value of the learning experience delivered at the Saudi Garment Week. Saudi Garment Week, was held as part of the ITEX Arabia event in collaboration with Saudi Stitch and Tex 2023. The Middle-East represents a unique opportunity for the creation of a manufacturing community utilising Digital Textile technology. Saudi Arabia is committed to building a sector for garment manufacturing by 2030. As a new industrial marketplace for Arabia, it requires significant investment and knowledge transfer to succeed..”

“The Middle-East represents a unique opportunity for the creation of a manufacturing community utilising Digital Textile technology. Saudi Arabia is committed to building a sector for garment manufacturing by 2030. As a new industrial marketplace for Arabia, it requires significant investment and knowledge transfer to succeed. In this interview we talk with Ahmed Sanad, of the Textile Printing Division at CMYK to learn how they are assisting the market's learning utilising Epson Digital Textile printing solutions.”

“In this short video we interview Renee Lamb, a Professor at Virginia Commonwealth School of the Arts, Richmond USA. Saudi Garment Week, was held as part of the ITEX Arabia event in collaboration with Saudi Stitch and Tex 2023. The 3 day workshops in which she presented a number of lectures offered a comprehensive learning series for all professionals interested in Digital design, print technologies and their impact for the Textile Industry. In this interview we discuss the main takeaways from the event and why it's never been more important for the textile industry to connect, to share knowledge and to nurture and inspire the next generation.”

“Meet Miam of @MiamDesign. Based in Riyadh, and working remotely from Saudi Arabia it was a pleasure to meet and to learn more about Miam's work as a Surface Pattern Designer for Apparel, Sportswear and Interior Decor. As an international creative, Miam has been member of the Texintel community for over 5 years. It was a pleasure to meet with her and to hear first hand, how the Texintel platform has inspired her creativity and business..”

“In this short video we interview HP Partner Business Manager Michael Lewis at the launch of the new machine. The HP Latex 630 family provides a number of options and features, including: A choice of four SKUs The HP Latex 630 and HP Latex 630 W – the latter with white ink functionality HP Latex 630 and 630 W Print & Cut – giving customers the option of upgrading to a dual-device solution, with print and cut functionality.”

A Deep Dive into On-Demand Printed Apparel with Print Logistic. With a state of the art digital textile manufacturing Smart Hub based in Poland, Print Logistic are transforming the printed Apparel value chain and the manufacture of printed products for Interior Textile Furnishings on-demand.

In this interview with the co-founders Michal Trazc and Ross Newens we discuss the market shifts, technologies and production capabilities that can and will undoubtedly rewire the fashion supply chain. with Print Logistic

Texintel Live Interviews ITMA 2023 an Introduction to the Benefits of Pigment. Debbie McKeegan, CEO at Texintel and WhatTheyThink contributor, talks to Theo Van Bruggen of Optimum Digital to discover the latest developments for digitally printed textiles using Pigment Inks. An ITMA Collaboration: Texintel X What They Think

An ITMA Collaboration: Texintel X What They Think

Texintel Live Interview ITMA 2023 Coldenhove Launches the latest Texcol Pigment Transfer Paper. Debbie McKeegan, CEO at Texintel and WhatTheyThink contributor, talks to Ron Sportel - Manager Innovation & Development and Federica Valente - Marketing Manager at Coldenhove.Texcol Pigment transfer paper, was first launched in 2019 and in this short interview we discuss the latest developments for the product and its applications in 2023.

An ITMA Collaboration: Texintel X What They Think

Texintel Live Interview ITMA 2023 - Simon Daplyn of Sun Chemical On new Innovations for Ink Technologies. Debbie McKeegan, CEO at Texintel and WhatTheyThink contributor, talks with Simon Daplyn of Sun Chemical. We explore new innovations for Reactive and Pigment formulations, their applications and the market trends and sustainability objectives driving the latest R&D projects.

An ITMA Collaboration: Texintel X What They Think

Debbie McKeegan, CEO at Texintel and WhatTheyThink contributor, talks to Gijsbert Harmsen, Senior Sales Executive and Federica Valente, Marketing Manager at Coldenhove.We discuss the latest innovations recently launched at ITMA for Interiors, Apparel and Sportswear, market developments and applications. An ITMA Collaboration: Texintel X What They Think