TEXINTEL

In our latest podcast we deep dive into garment decoration with Epson’s hybrid technology, the SC F2100, with Gary Kingsley of Epson UK - Commercial & Industrial Large Format Print. The Surecolor SC F2100, offers hybrid functionality for both DTG and DTF printed applications. In conversation we explore the sector, the print process, alternate applications, nuances of print and how the students at De Montford University recently utilised the printer to create customised T-Shirts.

Building an on-demand, smart manufacturing facility – We talk with entrepreneurs Ross Newens and Michal Tracz, the co-founders of Print Logistic.

We explore the nuances and demands of customised production using digital technology, and the workflow automation software required to successfully offer printed and sewn products for apparel and décor. The business was founded pre-pandemic and is strategically equipped to disrupt the traditional supply route for printed, sewn goods.

The Textile industry faces a seismic technical shift towards digital printing technologies. In our latest podcast we explore the market shifts and the machinery and inks that now support the digitalisation of printed textiles worldwide. In conversation with Davide Dragoni, Ink Product Development Manager, of Dover Industries Italy for the JK Group Brand and Matteo Forte, Product Marketing Manager for MS Printing Solution and JK Group Brands. Listen to learn more…

PhygitalTwin was founded in 2018 with a disruptive vision to rewire the fashion Industry, by replacing its antiquated design and manufacturing process utilising digital technologies. With a background in fashion production, Louise and her team work with independents and super brands to co-create garments and collections that are designed and manufactured on-demand. We talk through the technologies that now enable hybrid product simulation and physical production from the digital drawing board to printed, sewn apparel. Listen to learn more…

Graphic Rewilding are transforming Urban Spaces, Streets, Castles, Shopping centres, Tarmac and even rural cliff tops using XL Art. Their unique blend of creativity, spatial vision and material application continues to transform and rejuvenate the most unlikely spaces, bringing Art and community together to enjoy a hybrid world where nature takes on a huge pictorial scale. Working closely with their specialist print and technology partners their work continues to inspire and rejuvenate.

Based in a remote location on the tip of North Western Australia, Suzanne Philpot runs a social enterprise offering on-demand digital textile printing service for the local community. A community that is predominately Aboriginal. Her business supports, connects and helps a remote population generate income and to rebuild lives through their creative endeavours. Her most recent collaboration with Mimaki brought four Aborigine artists to an international stage in Europe.

Newmor Wallcoverings was founded in 1967 and remains a third-generation family-owned business. Based in Wales, in the UK, the business manufactures printed and textured wallcoverings using analogue and digital technologies - supplying over 75 countries worldwide. The management of the business is also a family affair, David Johnston took the reins from his father as has worked in the business for 26 years. Specialising in the Hospitality and Contract markets, Newmor have navigated many chapters and market shifts. Today they are focussed as always on exceptional design, strong customer relationships and sustainable production. Listen to learn more…

Nina Marenzi founded the Future Fabric Expo over 10 years ago at the beginning of the last decade, and her vision was ground-breaking. Her raison detre was to strongly encourage the use of sustainable materials within the fashion industry by signposting readily available alternate, sustainable materials in a physical showcase. The expo now features over 10,000 fabric samples and 60 innovative fabric suppliers. Her vision has become a hotbed for innovation, collaboration and knowledge transfer and a resource for environmental materials. Nina’s vision is now a firm fixture for the fashion community calendar in London, 26th – 28thJune 2023.

Prinfab was founded in 2016 by two entrepreneurial brothers - Oliver and Harry Mustoe-Playfair. Their digital textile printing business supply’s 1000’s of metres of custom printed textiles daily, to an impressive client base of over 40,000 customers. New to textiles, and new to printing - the market has been a learning experience and one that the brothers have conquered at every turn. This is the story of a successful on-demand, service orientated print business, that’s built to be automated and efficient using the latest digital textile technologies.

Cheryl O'Meara is the founder and custodian of an impressive archive that was originally curated in Manhattan, New York. Dating back hundreds of years’, the collection contains 1000’s of vintage documents, antique textile’s, fabric croques and painted designs. Now based in the UK - Print Pattern archive represents a creative time capsule, filled with inspiration and everlasting commercial value. With her business partner Kerri Rigby, the Print Pattern Studio serves a diverse client base, worldwide. Cheryl’s shares her passion for print, we dive deep into market insights, and we discuss how the archive is used today by the Fashion and Interior textile Industry.