TEXINTEL

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 along...

Exploring AI – In the latest podcast we speak with industry expert and futurist Kevin Surace. In his own words “I'm passionate about the power of AI to revolutionize businesses and drive innovation. With a track record of success in building billion-dollar ventures, I've harnessed my expertise as a speaker, consultant, and thought leader to help companies navigate the dynamic landscape of AI-drive...

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...

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 strate...

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...

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...

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 the...

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 M...

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...

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 fabr...

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...

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. W...

Richard Quinn the Award-Winning British Fashion Designer shares his love of Pattern, Print and Digital Technology. Richard, the award-winning British Fashion Designer joins us to discuss his love of fashion, pattern, and printed textiles. Graduating from Central St. Martins where he honed his skills and developed a practical love of print, Richard’s talent was then spotted and sponsored by BFC’s,...

As the textile supply chain becomes increasingly transparent, certification is now essential for production consumables and manufacturing methods. In todays podcast we talk with Juliane Ziegler of The Global Organic Textile Standard. We dive deep into Organic Cotton, and how we can use GOTS to trace the origin and the entire journey of the fibres and manufacturing processes that we use in print, e...

In today’s podcast we interview Graham Stewart, founder and EVP of FIBRE52. Fibre52 offers a sustainable solution to the processing of cotton fibres, his companies formula removes the use of hazardous, caustic chemicals - chemicals that are routinely used during the processing of cotton. We explore fibres and their current manufacturing routes and discuss how Fibre52 offers a new and innovative so...

Based in Hawaii, Jalene Kanani has built an international designer Homeware brand. Her passion for design and manufacturing has been a constant thread in her career, and in 2019 she founded Noho Home. The business uses digital technologies to create and manufacture in-house, creating new opportunities and employment for her local community. Her heritage and love of her home country is the essence...

In this episode of our podcast we talk with Andreas Kraushaar, Head of Pre-Press at Fogra and with Paul Sherfield the FESPA Colour Ambassador. Both experts in their field, our conversation unpacks the issues and explores the development and implementation of Fogra58 Textile colour management is a challenging process. As an industry, the Textile sector has an almost infinite number of materials, pr...

In 2020 Beth Travers won the GOLD Fespa Printeriors Award, Debbie McKeegan speaks to Beth and discusses the importance of digital print in her work and how she utilises it creatively to push the boundaries of Interior product design. As new technologies, applications and materials emerge, Beth has explored their application and experimented, adding new products to her brand BOBO1325. The recent ad...

In today's podcast we talk with Julia van Sommen of the Sample Room in Australia. Behind every fashion garment is a physical sample. A crucial phase in the apparel development process and yet often the most challenging. In this podcast we explore the fashion industry and how physical sampling remains a challenge for many independent designers and international brands. Sample room, based in Austral...

Technical and Sales support specialist Paul Restarick explores Epson technology for wallpaper printing. In our latest podcast we talk with Paul Restarick of Epson UK. As a technical sales support specialist his application knowledge is extensive, and his experience spans a wide range of Epson technologies. We explore his long career in print and how he uses his skills to demonstrate technology and...

In this informative podcast we speak with Rachel Li, Segment Marketing Manager - Textile, Sign & Display and Industrial at FUJIFILM Ink Solutions Group. FujiFilm have been driving the digitisation of the print industry for many years. In this podcast we explore the big opportunity that the Textile industry presents and dive deep into the challenges it faces and how we must adapt. Sustainable m...

Creating your own business takes talent, drive and resilience – three essential qualities for success. Marylene Madou has all three and has over the last 5 years built a successful lifestyle brand for Fashion and Interior products. In this charming podcast interview she explains how she has achieved her creative vision, how she faces each challenge with a positive mindset and how she has works tir...

In today’s podcast we interview Andy Wilson, the owner of PressOn, based in the UK. Andy has been a disruptive force in the wide format printing industry for the last 23 years. His knowledge, insight and experience has ensured that the company has adapted and evolved to meet the changing and often challenging demands of the industry and their clients. Sustainable production is a priority for the P...

“In today’s podcast we interview Ram Sareen, the founder of Tukatech. Based in LA, Tukatech serve the garment industry worldwide to provide software and machinery for garment design and manufacturing. Ram shares his wisdom, experience and vision in this engaging podcast. His passion for the industry is palpable, and his knowledge spans over 54 years, during which he has seen the industry evolve an...

“In this podcast with renown textile expert Paolo Crespi, DTF Sales & Marketing Director EMEAR and Americas presso EPSON Como Printing Technologies, we explore the digital textile printing industry, and together we discover how recent events and market shifts have impacted the sector.” Listen Now…