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Texintel offers Inspiring Interviews, Insights and Articles featuring Designers, Creatives, Textile Specialists and Digital Technology

Debbie Mc


    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 130 EPISODES


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    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 130 - A Deep Dive into the Adobe Print Engine 7 Update with Mike Scrutton of Adobe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 19:20


    In this conversation, Debbie McKeegan, Fespa Textile Ambassador and Mike Scrutton of Adobe discuss the latest innovations in textile printing, focusing on Adobe's PDF print engine 7 update and its impact on the industry. They explore the challenges of colour management, the importance of automation, and the future of on-demand manufacturing and personalisation in textile printing. The discussion also highlights the need for better visualisation tools to meet customer expectations and the potential for exciting advancements in the field. Listen to learn more…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 129 - The Future of Industrial Personalisation in Apparel: Trends, Technologies and Consumer Demands with Guy Yaniv of Kornit Digital

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 35:20


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan interviews Guy Yaniv, President of EMEA at Kornit Digital about the future of personalised fashion. They discuss the shift in consumer demand towards individuality and self-expression, the technological advancements in garment decoration, and the impact of their Apollo technology on production processes. The conversation highlights the importance of agility in the apparel industry and the need for organisations to adapt to changing market demands. They also explore the challenges of digital transformation and the role of technology in empowering creativity within the fashion ecosystem...

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 128 - Empowering the UK Printing Industry with Suzi Ward of FESPA UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 43:24


    In this podcast episode, Debbie McKeegan interviews Suzi Ward, the Managing Director of Fespa UK, discussing the evolution of the association, its role in supporting the print industry, and the importance of community engagement. They explore the growth of membership, sustainability initiatives, and the Next Generation programs aimed at engaging youth in the industry. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by small businesses, the need for government support, and the significance of networking within the print community. Suzi emphasises the mantra of making a difference in all initiatives and the importance of collaboration for the future of the industry.” Listen to learn more >>

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 127 - How Robotic Sewing is Transforming the Fashion Industry with Silana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 34:05


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan talks with Michael Mayr, a co-founder of Silana a Robotic sewing technology company based in Vienna, Austria. Michael discusses the challenges and innovations in the textile industry, particularly focusing on robotic sewing and automated, sustainable production. He shares insights from his background in fashion, the need for automation, and the role of AI in revolutionising garment manufacturing. The conversation highlights: The importance of nearshoring production, The challenges faced in the industry, and The vision for a more sustainable future in fashion…Listen to learn more >>

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 126 - Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Fashion, Print and Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 34:14


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan and April Holyome – head of Product at the luxury Italian brand 16Arlington discuss the evolving landscape of fashion at the Epson Textile Academy. They focus on sustainability, career paths, and the importance of understanding the supply chain. April shares her journey from a print graduate to head of product at 16 Arlington, emphasising the need for creativity and business acumen in the fashion industry. They explore the significance of internships, the role of sustainability in design, and the importance of confidence and knowledge in navigating the fashion world.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 125 - Print for Profit: The Rise of Product Personalisation with Bobby Grauf of Antigro Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 46:19


    In this podcast episode, Debbie McKeegan and Bobby Grauf discuss the rise of product personalisation in the printing industry and the software that enables on-demand customisation. They explore how consumer demand for personalised products has surged and how this trend is reshaping market opportunities and the software the print industry must invest in to meet expectations. The conversation delves into the importance of technology in enhancing customer experiences and the role of AI in streamlining the personalisation process. Bobby shares insights on how businesses can leverage these trends to create unique offerings and improve customer satisfaction. The discussion also highlights the importance of optimising production and fulfillment processes to meet customer expectations in the evolving printing industry.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 124 - Rewiring the Printed Apparel Production Workflow for Optimised Manufacturing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 48:11


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan hosts a roundtable discussion with Guy Alroy of Early.Vision, Oliver Mustoe Playfair of Prinfab and Phil McMullin of Epson UK. Their discussion explores the paradigm shift in the fashion industry from fast fashion to personalised fashion, highlighting the challenges, solutions, and benefits for the manufacturing community. Looking at all aspects of production to share their knowledge and expertise on how automation software in tandem with smart technology offers a solid solution for optimised apparel manufacture.Experts from Printfab, Epson, and Early Vision share insights on the role of technology, sustainability, and the future of apparel production. Listen to learn more >>

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 123 - MICHAEL CHRAMTCHENKO: How FIERY Plans to Simplify Print Process and Enhance The Customer Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 36:00


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan interviews Michael Chramtchenko, Chief of Staff, Sales and Marketing at Fiery, discussing the company's innovative software solutions for the print industry, particularly in garment decoration. They explore the disruption caused by direct-to-film technologies, the importance of color management, and the future potential of automation and AI in print technology. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in on-demand apparel production and the evolving landscape of the textile industry

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 121 - The Evolution of Textile Design, DPC and Efficient Production with NedGraphics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 38:01


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan interviews Frank Maeder, president of NedGraphics and Optitex, discussing the evolution of textile design, the integration of technology, and the importance of sustainability.They explore how designers' roles have changed, the impact of digital tools like NedHub and their latest software release, plus the necessity of partnerships in the industry. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in design and the need for seamless workflows to enhance creativity and efficiency. Listen to learn more >>

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 121 - The Evolution of Textile Design, DPC and Efficient Production with NedGraphics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 38:01


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan interviews Frank Maeder, president of NedGraphics and Optitex, discussing the evolution of textile design, the integration of technology, and the importance of sustainability.They explore how designers' roles have changed, the impact of digital tools like NedHub and their latest software release, plus the necessity of partnerships in the industry. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in design and the need for seamless workflows to enhance creativity and efficiency. Listen to learn more >>

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 120 - Mastering Colour Measurement for Digital Printing with Viktor Lazzeri of Barbieri Electronic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 34:00


    In this podcast episode, Debbie McKeegan interviews Viktor Lazzeri, COO of Barbieri Electronic, to discuss the critical role of spectrophotometers in achieving colour accuracy in digital printing. They explore the science behind colour measurement, the importance of consistency, and the challenges of matching colours across different materials. Viktor shares insights on minimizing waste and reducing reprints through effective process control, emphasising the need for standards and colour accuracy in the printing industry.” Listen to learn more >>

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 119 - Tackling Polyester Pollution: Matter Industries and Paradise Textiles Together Target Micro-Fibres

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 35:00


    In this podcast we meet Adam Root, founder of Matter Industries and his innovation Regen™ , a capture technology to remove microfibres from the textile manufacturing process for the benefit of human and environmental health. We also meet Lewis Shuler of Paradise Textiles who are collaborating on research and the application of Matter's technology for textile manufacturing. The retrofittable technology reduces microfibre emissions and operating costs for textile factories, offering a scalable solution for the industry. Backed by Regeneration.VC - the Leonardo DiCaprio supported climate tech fund – with the announcement made at its Annual Meeting during New York Climate Week. The first installation is planned at Paradise Textiles' sustainable textile facility in Egypt by Q4 2025.”

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 118 - Driving Industrial Innovation for Digital Printed Textiles With Francesco Nozza of Epson Italia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 33:41


    In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan interviews Francesco Nozza, the business development manager at Epson Italia, together they discuss the future of industrial direct to textile printing. They explore key market insights for Autumn 2024, the impact of e-commerce on fashion and sportswear, and the innovative solutions Epson offers to meet the changing demands of the textile industry. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainability, the shift from traditional to digital printing, and the advancements in Epson's Monna Lisa suite of machines. Francesco emphasises the need for innovation and the role of Genesta inks in achieving high-quality results while reducing environmental impact…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 117 - Exploring the Growth and Applications for DTF Printing with Adrienne Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 29:30


    In this podcast episode, Debbie McKeegan and Adrienne Palmer discuss the emerging technology of Direct to Film (DTF) printing, its applications in the apparel industry, and its potential to disrupt traditional printing methods.They explore the fundamentals of DTF, its sustainability benefits, and the challenges of quality and design.The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of DTF printing comparing it with Direct to Garment (DTG) printing, and speculating on the future of garment decoration, including the role of automation and AI.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 116 - Building an Empire in the Promotional Print Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 36:40


    Jeremy Parker, former CEO of swag.com and founder of SwagSpace, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of the promotional marketplace. He started as a documentary filmmaker but pivoted to entrepreneurship after realising his passion and skill set didn't align with filmmaking. He started a t-shirt company and eventually founded swag.com, which became the fastest-growing company in the promotional space. Now, with SwagSpace, Parker aims to revolutionise the industry by providing a free platform for promo distributors to streamline their sales process and become the de facto supplier”Listen to learn more…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 115 - Empowering Women in Print with Lisbeth Lyons and Sarah Fenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 21:04


    Empowering Women in PrintThis conversation is about women in the print industry and the organizations that support and empower them. The guests, Lisbeth Lyons and Sarah Fenna, discuss the Women in Print Alliance and Women in Signs and Graphics, respectively.In conversation they talk about the challenges faced by women in the industry and the need for more representation and support. They also discuss the importance of engaging with education and attracting the next generation of women to the print industry. The conversation ends with a call out to the industry for support, collaboration and the sharing of ideas and resources.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 114 - The future of on-demand textile production with AVA, Mimaki and Premier Digital Textiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 61:04


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 113 - Navigating the future of fashion with leading industry voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 44:13


    This podcast features the roundtable discussion between thought leaders: Kerry Bannigan, Ross Newens and Matt Neville and revolves around the challenges facing the fashion industry in 2024, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and supply chain transparency. In conversation they discuss the need for education and knowledge sharing to drive environmental best practices and the importance of financial commitment to scale sustainable solutions. They also highlight the potential of on-demand manufacturing and the adoption of new materials and technologies. In the next two years, they hope to see a significant shift towards sustainable materials, circular economy models, and technology advancements that drive sustainability.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 112 - EXPLORING MIMAKI'S LATEST TEXTILE PRINTING TECHNOLOGY WITH MARC VERBEEM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 40:11


    In this podcast episode, Debbie McKeegan interviews Mark Verbeem, the product management supervisor at Mimaki Europe, about sustainable product development in the printing industry. They discuss the textile industry trends, market shifts, and the growing demand for sustainability. They also explore the evolving relationship between manufacturers and brands, the importance of transparency and storytelling, and the need for manufacturers to specify the source of inks, certifications, water usage, and energy usage.The conversation emphasizes the need for strong partnerships with resellers and the importance of staying close to the market and customer needs. The key takeaways include the potential for growth in the textile market, the focus on environmentally friendly solutions, and the importance of innovation and creativity in Mimaki's technology.“Listen to learn more…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 111 - CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TEXTILE PRINTING EXCELLENCE WITH STANDFAST & BARRACKS - AND LISA MONTAGUE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 40:11


    Lisa Montague, CEO of the Sanderson Design Group, discusses the centenary of Standfast & Barracks and the history of the company. She highlights the devastating flood that the company faced and the subsequent transformation and shift towards digital and design-led printing. Lisa emphasises the importance of supporting the next generation of designers and the company's efforts in working with schools and apprenticeship schemes. She also talks about the heritage brands under the Sanderson Design Group umbrella, such as Zoffany, Morris & Co, and Sanderson, and the extensive archive of historic artifacts they hold. The role of sustainability and innovation in the industry is emphasised, as well as the impact of digital printing on wallpaper and textiles. Listen to learn more…”

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 110 - OPTIMISING COLOUR MANAGEMENT FOR DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTING WE TALK WITH MATTEO FORTE OF MS AND JK GROUP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 34:57


    Matteo Forte, Product Marketing Manager from MS and J.K Group, introduces the Color Pack solution for calibration, a colour management software that optimizes the management of machinery and inks. The software consists of three main pillars: an easier color match system, expanded colour gamut, and more rational consumption of colour. The textile industry struggles with colour management due to a mix of poor standards, outdated technology, and external software companies. Colour management is crucial because colour is the most visible output and represents a brand's signature. The current colour management process is time-consuming and inefficient, involving trial and error and manual adjustments. The Color Pack software aids operators in their role, improving productivity and capabilities. It allows for the choreography of colour across different machines and technologies, optimising costs and reducing ink consumption. The software also ensures consistent colour results over time and provides measurable data for cost control.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 109 - DUNCAN FERGUSON OF EPSON DISCUSSES THE MARKET SHIFTS, INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES DRIVING THE GROWTH OF PRODUCT PERSONALISATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 33:58


    Duncan Ferguson, VP of Commercial and Industrial Printing at Epson Europe, discusses market shifts and key trends driving product personalization. He highlights the role of digital technology, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the merging of fashion and sportswear in the customization and personalization trend. Duncan emphasizes the importance of quality and trust in garments, the democratization of design and manufacturing, and the need for localization and sustainability in the textile industry. He also discusses Epson's developments in printers and technologies for on-demand production, color management, and sustainable fashion.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 108 - ROYCE DODDS ON THE IMPACT OF AI FOR DESIGN AND DECORATIVE DIGITAL PRINTING

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 55:01


    Royce Dodds, an AI Imaginers Specialist, discusses his career journey and the role of AI in the manufacturing industry. He emphasizes the importance of combining creativity with technical skills and highlights the benefits of AI in democratizing design teams and improving productivity. Dodds also explores the use of AI in color management and standards, noting its potential to streamline processes and enhance quality control. The conversation explores the use of AI in color management and workflow automation in the printing industry. AI is particularly useful in handling large amounts of data and crunching numbers quickly. It can be used to predict how designs will print on different printers and papers, leading to more accurate soft proofs. AI also plays a role in linearizing and profiling prints, ensuring color accuracy. The conversation highlights the benefits of AI in reducing waste, improving efficiency, and creating personalized and unique products. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing within companies and with external partners, as well as the need to engage and empower the youth in the industry.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 107 - DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION DESIGN AND PRODUCTION WITH LUI IAROCHESKI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 38:28


    In this podcast episode, Lui Iarocheski, an expert in fashion and digital innovation, discusses the future of fashion and the impact of digital technologies on the industry. He shares his journey into fashion and digital product creation, highlighting the need for sustainability and efficiency in the fashion supply chain. Lui emphasizes the importance of starting small and piloting digital adoption in small-scale projects to demonstrate return on investment. He also discusses the skills gap in the fashion industry and the need for education and collaboration to bridge the gap. Lui concludes by addressing the cultural resistance to change and the need for a positive digital culture throughout the supply chain.” Listen to learn more >>

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 106 - EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE TEXTILES FOR DECOR WITH THOMAS POETZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 31:30


    In this conversation, Thomas Poetz discusses the importance of sustainability in the textile industry and the potential of digital technologies to address sustainability challenges. He highlights the significant water consumption and CO2 emissions associated with analog processes and emphasizes the potential for digital processes to reduce water consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 95%. Poetz also discusses the role of nonwoven textiles in the wall covering industry and the development of sustainable materials using natural fibers. He encourages the industry to make informed choices and adopt sustainable materials and technologies to future-proof their businesses.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 105 - SUSTAINABLE SPORTSWEAR PRODUCTION WITH KEVIN VAN LANKER

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 32:16


    “In our latest podcast we speak with Kevin Van Lanker of Sportswear of Tomorrow. With over 20 years' experience in Sportswear production Kevin and his team are rewiring the industry to offer digitally printed performance garments created using sustainable design and production methods. His innovative approach to business makes him a pioneer in his field and his vision for the future signposts a new circular landscape for manufacturing.”

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 104 - THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL DESIGN FOR SEWN APPAREL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 37:37


    Digital technologies are set to disrupt and rewire many aspects of fashion design, sportswear production and manufacturing. In this podcast we interview Julia Van Der Sommen, CEO of the Pattern Room and the Sample Room and we dive into the benefits and challenges for apparel designers and manufacturers as the workflow becomes faster and ever more digital – how do we share knowledge and improve production processes? We address the benefits and the challenges for apparel from both sides of the supply chain - worldwide

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 103 - BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL DESIGNER BRAND USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES WE INTERVIEW AVALANA INTERIORS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 35:32


    In our latest podcast we speak with the talented textile designer Avalana Simpson, who's namesake brand designs, and retails luxury interior furnishings and apparel. Her products are manufactured using digital technologies and she maximises their application to create luxurious interior products. We discover what inspires her and how she has overcome the challenges of retail and business as an independent designer. Listen to learn more…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 102 - NEW TECHNOLOGIES DEMOCRATISING TEXTILE DESIGN AND PRINT WITH MIKE SCRUTTON OF ADOBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 36:04


    As the landscape of design and textile print becomes ever more digital, we speak with Mike Scrutton, the Director of Print Technology and Strategy at Adobe. In conversation we discuss how AI is democratising design, the seamless workflow and the digital twin, collaborative technology and automation, colour management and the latest advances in manufacturing technologies.The latest developments and the implications of AI and Machine learning for the design and print community?Seamless Design – Production and the Digital Twin Meeting customer expectations and the print workflow (collaborative technologies – one language)What's next on radar for manufacturing technologies and the design community?

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 101 - DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE INTERIOR DECOR SECTOR WITH ANGEL GEORGIOU OF CANON USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 35:31


    As the UV print market continues to advance and to disrupt many Décor sectors we catch up with Angel Georgiou, the Sr Product Marketing Specialist of Canon USA. In conversation we deep dive into materials, applications and the creativity unleased by their technologies for rigid and roll-to-roll applications for personalised, customised product manufacture

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 100 - A DEEP DIVE INTO FESPA AND HOW IT BUILDS THE PRINT COMMUNITY WITH CEO NEIL FELTON

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 28:11


    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 alongside their online resource Fespa.com both inspire and offer a unique opportunity for knowledge transfer and networking. As 2024 approaches we also explore the planned features and events and what they offer visitors and exhibitors alike.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 099 - EXPLORING AI AND ML WITH INDUSTRY EXPERT KEVIN SURACE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 54:46


    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-driven transformation.” In this episode we deep dive into the technology, its impact for the future (and present) of our workflow, workspace and manufacturing systems and processes. It's a fascinating conversation, listen now to learn more…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 098 - UNPACKING THE LATEST HYBRID DTF/DTG PRINTING TECH WITH GARY KINGSLEY OF EPSON

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 29:28


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 097 - ON DEMAND MANUFACTURING AND SMART PRODUCTION WITH PRINT LOGISTIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 38:08


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 096 - DIGITAL TEXTILES WITH MS PRINTING SOLUTIONS AND THE JK GROUP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 34:56


    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…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 095 - REWIRING FASHION WITH LOUISE LAING OF PHYGITALTWIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 33:25


    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…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 094 - MEET THE GRAPHIC REWILDING DUO BRINGING ART AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 44:16


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 093 - DIGITAL TEXTILES FOR CREATIVES WITH GRATEFUL REMNANTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 41:37


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 092 - THE EVOLUTION OF WALLCOVERINGS WITH DAVID JOHNSTON OF NEWMOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 33:06


    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…

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 091 - DRIVING THE MATERIALS REVOLUTION WITH NINA MARENZI OF THE FUTURE FABRICS EXPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 090 - PRINTING HIGH QUALITY DIGITAL TEXTILES ON DEMAND WITH PRINFAB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 44:13


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 089 - THE LUXURY OF VINTAGE DESIGN WITH PRINT PATTERN ARCHIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 39:07


    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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 088 - RICHARD QUINN TALKS FASHION - STYLE, COUTURE, POWERFUL PRINTS AND AWARD WINNING DESIGN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 30:00


    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, NEWGEN award. Winning the Queens award In February 2018 and for the first time, Queen Elizabeth II attended Quinn's Autumn/Winter 2018 runway show at London Fashion Week. In partnership with Epson, Richard Quinn produces his collections in-house, and continues to push the boundaries of printed fashion. We discuss the timeline and story of the RQ brand – Central St.Martin's to the Queens award and beyond….?

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 087 - JULIANE ZIEGLER OF GOTS - ORGANIC COTTON AND CERTIFICATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 34:51


    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, each and every day. We also discuss how printers can and must also be GOTS certified to complete the circle, when selling GOTS certified products.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 086 - GRAHAM STEWART OF FIBRE52 AND HIS INNOVATIVE FORMULA FOR SUSTAINABLE COTTON

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 35:32


    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 solution for environmental manufacture.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 085 - HOW NOHO HOME BUILT A DESIGNER BRAND FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 36:01


    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 of her brand, Noho Home reflects the authentic colour palettes and designs of Hawaii, a style that has often been misinterpreted. In this podcast we discover how the brand has organically grown to offer an impressive homewares collection all produced in Hawaii using digital printing technologies wherever possible. Going further, Noho Home now also offer their manufacturing hub and production services to other designers.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 084 - EXPLORING TEXTILE COLOUR MANAGEMENT WITH FOGRA58

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 50:20


    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 Fogra58Textile colour management is a challenging process. As an industry, the Textile sector has an almost infinite number of materials, processes, and applications. To reduce waste and to manufacture sustainably, accurate colour management must be implemented across the industry. 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.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE - 083 - BETH TRAVERS OF BOBO1325 DISCUSSES HER AWARD WINNING DESIGN PRINT AND INTERIOR DECOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 49:48


    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 addition to her studio of a small Epson dye sublimation machine ensures that her creativity thrives and that her designs are replicated accurately by her print partners.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE - 082 - JULIA VAN DER SOMMEN - EXPLORES SAMPLING AND SEWN MANUFACTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 47:00


    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 Australia, work with designers and manufacturers across the globe, there expertise provides a vital service for apparel sourcing, manufacturers, development teams and product designers.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 081 - PAUL RESTARICK EXPLORES WALLPAPER PRINTING WITH THE EPSON SC-R5000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 41:35


    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 support Epson customers. In this podcast we explore the many nuances of wallcovering production and how Epson resin technology provides high quality printed output across a wide range of applications using one machine – the SureColor SC-R5000.

    TEXINTEL TALKS - EPISODE 080 - RACHEL LI OF FUJIFILM EXPLORES THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY - OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 46:31


    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 manufacturing must be accelerated and adopted worldwide, to do so we must deliver a tailored solution that meets the industries specifications, whilst constantly keeping the future in focus. Rachel shares her experience and vision for FujiFilm technology, their innovations in chemistry and the shifting adoption of printing inks.

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