Textiles & Apparel
This section focuses on the digital transformation occurring in printing of textiles for fashion, fast fashion, home goods and more. Printing technologies, supporting workflow and other software, key suppliers to the industry and manufacturers using digital technologies will be covered, along with textile/fast fashion trends.
Commentary & Analysis
Sewn in the USA: Will Textile Manufacturing Really Come Back Home?
Pushing the Boundaries of Luxury Wallcoverings, Emiliana Parati Invests in Epson Technology
Discover Print Logistic Customizers—Groundbreaking Tools Designed to Revolutionize Apparel
Digital Direct-to-Film Gaining Steam but Challenges Remain
Sustainable Textile Printing: 6 Ways to Improve The Environmental Impact of Your Printing Processes
Traceability in Apparel: A Goal Without an End Point in Sight
What Are You Printing Onto? The Fibers of the Future Unspun
Co-Creating the Future of Fashion with Epson In Collaboration With Yuima Nakazato
The Hidden Cost of Retail Returns
Future Vintage: The Secret of Bestselling Textile Designs That Stand the Test of Time
Are Cooling Fabrics the Next Hot Thing in Apparel?
Designing a New Future: The Next Generation Has the Power to Make a Positive Impact
News
NOPINZ Finishes with Flying Colors
Frank Mallozzi Appointed to the UFabrik Board of Directors
Roland DG Direct-To-Film Printer Ink and Powder Receive ECO PASSPORT Certification
Stretch Meets Sustainability: Carrington Textiles’ Fabric Showcase at A+A
Durst Group Most Highly Awarded in 2023 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards
Epson Now Shipping SureColor F2270 Hybrid DTG and DTFilm Printer
Fisher Textiles Wins Three PRINTING United Alliance 2023 Pinnacle Product Awards
Video
BMC.fashion Sees Continued Growth in On Demand Fashion
Published: September 11, 2023
Kirby Best is a veteran of on-demand, including his days running an on-demand book printing business, and now with a successful cut-and-sew factory in Arizona. Best shares the latest updates, including an exciting project in the bridal industry. Watch Video
SPESA Speaks: Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Sewn Products Industry
Published: August 9, 2023
Michael McDonald, President of SPESA, chats with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne about the challenges and opportunities facing the sewn products industry, the importance of changing mindsets for brands and consumers and the progress the industry needs to make in automation. Watch Video
ITMA 2023 with Theo Van Bruggen of Optimum Digital
Published: August 3, 2023
Debbie McKeegan, Texintel CEO and WhatTheyThink contributor, talks to Theo Van Bruggen of Optimum Digital to discover the latest developments for digitally printed textiles using pigment Inks. Watch Video
Exploring the TexCOL Pigment Solution with Klieverik
Published: July 27, 2023
Debbie McKeegan, CEO at Texintel and WhatTheyThink contributor, talks with Jorg Schuurman and Johan Schenke of KLIEVERIK. They explore the Coldenhove TexCOL Pigment transfer solution, discussing applications, market shifts, and the transfer process using TexCOL paper for natural and synthetic fabrics using Klieverik heat-transfer equipment. Watch Video
EFI Focuses on Sustainability at ITMA 2023
Published: July 26, 2023
WhatTheyThink's Adam Dewitz speaks with Scott Schinlever, COO of Global Inkjet Business at EFI, about emerging trends in the textile space, particularly the importance of sustainability, EFI's focus on this area, and the launch of their ecoTERRA Solution. Watch Video
Coldenhove Launches the Latest Innovations for Texcol Pigment at ITMA
Published: July 24, 2023
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 they discuss the latest developments for the product and its applications in 2023. Watch Video
SubMFG/SaviCustoms Delivers On-Demand Cut-and-Sew Projects
Published: July 24, 2023
SaviCustoms has been in business for 20 years, with work previously produced in India. As General Manager Jeremy DeBoer explains, the work was re-shored to San Diego a few years ago. He also started SubMFG as demand grew for on-demand work, and now on-demand comprises almost 50% of the company's work. His story is inspiring, from the perspective of re-shoring, automation, on-demand, and of course, the challenge of hiring talent. Watch Video
ITMA 2023 New Developments and Innovations for Transfer Paper with Coldenhove
Published: July 20, 2023
Debbie McKeegan, CEO at Texintel and WhatTheyThink contributor, talks to Gijsbert Harmsen, Senior Sales Executive, and Federica Valente, Marketing Manager, at Coldenhove. They discuss the latest innovations recently launched at ITMA for interiors, apparel, and sportswear, as well as market developments and new applications. Watch Video
Textiles & Apparel Editor
Cary Sherburne
An expert in how digital printing technologies revolutionize the print, packaging and textile industries.
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