TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 114 - The future of on-demand textile production with AVA, Mimaki and Premier Digital Textiles
This podcast features the audio from our recent Textile Workshop. Held at Hybrid Services, and surrounded by the latest digital printing technologies within the Mimaki demonstration centre, experts and industry professionals gathered for a day of Insight, Inspiration and Knowledge transfer.
During the roundtable discussion, centred on the “Future of On-demand Textile Production” the conversation focused on key market shifts and challenges in the textile industry.
The participants discuss various perspectives, including applications, materials, fabric innovations, and industry-wide changes. They highlight the demand for high-speed printing, stable colours, and sustainability.
Moderator : Debbie McKeegan – CEO Texintel
Expert Panel:
Marc Verbeem – Supervisor Product Management: Mimaki EMEA
Natalie Leeb – Technical Solutions Advisor: AVA CAD/CAM
Mitesh Patel – Sales & Development Manager: Premier Digital Textiles
Listen to learn more…
Summary
Held at Hybrid Services, and surrounded by the latest digital printing technologies, within their Mimaki demonstration centre, experts and industry professionals gathered for a day of Insight, Inspiration and Knowledge transfer.
During the roundtable discussion, centred on the “Future of On-demand Textile Production” the conversation focused on key market shifts and challenges in the textile industry. The participants discuss various perspectives, including applications, materials, fabric innovations, and industry-wide changes. They highlight the demand for high-speed printing, stable colours, and sustainability. The importance of measuring carbon footprints and implementing certifications is emphasised. The role of technology, such as AI and colour management, in simplifying workflows and improving efficiency is discussed. The conversation also touches on the need for collaboration and knowledge sharing in the textile industry. The conversation covered various topics related to digital printing and the textile industry. Some of the main themes discussed include the versatility of digital printing, the importance of collaboration and transparency in the supply chain, the role of software and automation in scaling production, the need for education and knowledge sharing, and the future of the textile industry. The panellists also highlighted the significance of data, sustainability, and ink technology in shaping the future of digital printing.
Key Insights
The textile industry is experiencing significant market shifts and challenges.
There is a demand for high-speed printing and stable colours.
Sustainability, including measuring carbon footprints and implementing certifications, is crucial.
Technology, such as AI and colour management, plays a vital role in simplifying workflows and improving efficiency.
Collaboration and knowledge sharing are important in the textile industry. Digital printing offers versatility and opens up new applications in the textile industry.
Collaboration and transparency are crucial for the success of the supply chain.
Software and automation play a key role in scaling production.
Education and knowledge sharing are important for the future of the industry.
Data, sustainability, and ink technology are key factors in shaping the future of digital printing.
Chapters
00:00 Key Market Shifts and Challenges in the Textile Industry
01:24 The Demand for High-Speed Printing and Stability in Colour
03:01 Sustainability and the Carbon Footprint of Textile Products
05:14 Materials and Fabric Innovations Driving Change
10:54 Colour Management and Profiling in Digital Printing
13:56 Seamless Manufacturing and the Integration of Software and Materials
18:29 The Importance of Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing, and Standardization
23:30 The Role of AI in the Textile Industry
26:44 Certification and Accreditation in the Textile Industry
30:04 Exploring the Versatility of Digital Printing on Different Fabrics
31:23 Prioritizing Sustainability and Water Conservation in the Printing Process
38:57 The Importance of Collaboration and Transparency in the Supply Chain
39:20 Scaling Production with Software and Automation
49:03 The Future of the Textile Industry: Data, Education, and Innovative Ink Technologies
