FESPA has published the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census, highlighting the impact of rising sustainability demands and evolving customer requirements on business models and investment plans.
FESPA has published the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census, highlighting the impact of rising sustainability demands and evolving customer requirements on business models and investment plans.
A person in a black shirtDescription automatically generatedJon Harper Smith has extensive experience within the printing industry with particular focus on industrial inkjet processes. As Jon's latest report The Future of Digital Textile Printing to 2028 nears publication, we chatted with him about the opportunities in the digital textile printing industry and outlook for the next five years.
Cutting-edge LED Curation saves time, money and mitigates health risks.
By Angelo Mandelli, Large Format & Flatbed Product Manager, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe
Are you getting the most out of your large format digital printing hardware investment?
WTiN has launched its Digitalisation Hub, an informative tool for all things digital within the textile & apparel value chain. The Hub features succinct information on digtialisation as it manifests throughout our industry.
In 2023, IFG celebrates the ten year anniversary of the launch of PLA, which kick started the journey to a sustainable future.
"Sustainability is becoming more and more of an obligation and commiment and we are proud to be part of the movement! Heytex has listened to the wishes of our customers and made its ecotex® product line - the PVC-free textile outdoor alternative - climate neutral.
By Axel Stuhlreiter, Head of Textile Solutions, Ricoh Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe
It will surprise no-one that the fashion industry makes a sizeable contribution to climate change.
Quite often, ink performance in industrial inkjet print production is improved by using primer and/or varnish. But should you opt for a fully digital process, jetting all fluids in one go, or for a hybrid process that combines inkjet printing with an analog coating or printing technology?
Print output for wide-format and other signage applications are recovering from a downturn at the beginning of the decade. The outlook is still challenging however, as new priorities are established in printed advertising, point-of-sale (PoS) signage, posters, decals, and vehicle graphics.
By Dimitri Van Gaever
Sending out a direct mail is always a bit of a gamble. As is any type of marketing campaign, for that matter. Still, direct mail is a tried-and-tested means to boost sales that tends to come with a great ROI, provided you know the rules of the game. Or, better said, the best practices. Not quite sure what the best practices for direct mail are? We’ve got six of them all lined up for you to explore.