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https://lnkd.in/emmVpPGm London, England – August 2026  – Burberry, the iconic British luxury fashion house, has announced an opening for a Designer, Textiles and Graphics at its London headquarters. The role reflects Burberry's ongoing commitment to creative excellence and its pursuit of designers who can advance the brand's storied heritage into new creative territory. The position calls for a highly skilled designer capable of blending textiles, prints, and graphics to produce original, high-quality artworks that align with Burberry's house codes. Burberry, Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design, Kiren Passi, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, Ella Sharp Goldsmiths, University of London, Falmouth University, Hannah Maughan Bath Spa University, Rachael Howard Chelsea College of Art and Design Dr. Sian Weston, Jane Murrow, London Metropolitan University, Laura Bell, Yvette Blundell-Sims, james hunting, Gina Pierce City Lit Jenn B. Royal College of Art Fiona MacCallum

https://lnkd.in/eB_Dfmwa Frankfurt, Germany – August 2026  – Heimtextil, the world's leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, has announced the launch of the Italian Lounge, a dedicated exhibition space celebrating Italian craftsmanship at its 2027 edition. Taking place from 12 to 15 January in Frankfurt, the Italian Lounge will be located in the heart of Hall 4.1 and will bring together manufacturers of decorative and furniture fabrics, leather, and fibres and yarns under one roof. The Italian Lounge represents a significant development for the interiors industry, acknowledging the central role that Italian manufacturing has long played in shaping global design standards. By creating a dedicated space for Italian producers, Heimtextil is giving exhibitors and visitors a focused environment in which to meet, connect, and do business. The lounge will serve as a hub for industry professionals seeking to source premium Italian materials, explore emerging trends, and forge meaningful partnerships. Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Messe Frankfurt UK, Simon Albert, Catherine Addington, Jane Matthews , Kerstin Praßl, Margit Herberth, Iris Jeglitza-Moshage, Peggy Behling, Edda Simon, Dominique Ewert, Olaf Schmidt, Sabine Scharrer, Bettina Bär, Alexander Hanel, Claudia FRANZWolfgang Marzin, Erdmann Kilian, Ivonne Seifert, Petra Hauschild, Wendy Wen,

https://lnkd.in/egVKEFP3 Pembrokeshire, Wales – August 2026  – National Weaving, a family-owned textile manufacturer with nearly four decades of experience, was honoured to receive a visit from HRH The Princess Royal, President of the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT), at its Pembrokeshire facility. The visit celebrated the company's longstanding contribution to British textile manufacturing and its commitment to combining traditional craftsmanship with modern, sustainable production methods. During the visit, Her Royal Highness met with company owners Jake and Caroline Astley, as well as their niece Jessica, who provided a live demonstration of textile design. The tour took Her Royal Highness through the company's Weaving Room — the home of National Weaving's original woven name tapes — and the Broadloom Department, where its range of designer labels are produced. National Weaving, UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), Jake Lloyd, Hugh Lloyd, Helen Parry, Duncan Watts, Brydie Parkes, Prinfab Forest Digital Friedman's Limited Magic Textiles Meshtex Printing Services Citrus Rain CottonBee BannerboxPincroft Dyeing and Printing @ Inkthreadable Contrado Spreadshirt Snuggle Ltd Standfast and Barracks IVO Textiles Ltd  Adamley

TEXINTEL interview with our very own, Adam Dakin about the importance of colour throughout the supply chain 🎤 When we were at Texprocess Frankfurt, Adam spoke to Debbie McKeegan about LED lighting and color‑accurate workflows in textiles, fashion, and home furnishings 🏠 He also shares his experience and expertise around the shift away from fluorescent lighting and how our light booths and DigiEye imaging system ensure consistent colour from design to retail 🏬 They also chat about how digitising your colour can cut waste, speed up product development, and help brands meet customer expectations worldwide 🌍 Watch the full interview 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVrQKbx2 #ColourManagement #DigitalColour

https://lnkd.in/equhVyvb PHILADELPHIA – July 2026 – PRINTING United Alliance, in partnership with The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education (The FGCE), continues to expand its popular Student Day experience at PRINTING United Expo 2026, taking place Thursday, September 24, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Designed to introduce students to the limitless career opportunities across the printing industry, this year's program will feature enhanced career development programming, expanded mentorship opportunities, and greater one-on-one engagement with industry professionals throughout the day's activities. Learn more about Student Day at PRINTING United Expo and sign up to attend here.  PRINTING United Alliance, PRINTING United Expo, Amanda Kliegl, Ford Bowers, Nicole Cho, David Leskusky, Debbie McKeeganLindsay Ferrari Mark J. Subers, North Carolina State University, Thomas Jefferson University, Auburn University, Cornell University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Iowa State University, Texas International Cotton School, University of California, Davis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

https://lnkd.in/epAHevPx Dublin, Ireland – July 2026 – digitalprint.ie, Ireland's trusted supplier of wide format printing equipment and media, has completed the delivery and installation of two Epson SureColor S9100 printers to long-standing customer iGraphic, based in Newtownards. The installation, which required careful planning and specialist logistics to position both machines on a first-floor mezzanine, marks another milestone in a valued, ongoing partnership. The latest 11-colour S9100 represents a significant step forward in wide format print technology. Powered by ONYX RIP software, the machine delivers an expanded colour gamut through the addition of Green ink, alongside faster production speeds — giving sign makers and print businesses a meaningful competitive advantage. digitalprint.ie, John Noonan, Ciaran McCarthy, Colm McCarthy, Epson UK & I Epson Europe B.V., Phil McMullin, Polly Chapman, , Charlie de la Haye, christopher smith, Emile Schmeits, Henk Geesink, Jacob van Vuure, Sander Bosman, Francesco Nozza, Duncan Ferguson, Jason Savage, Debbie McKeegan, Gilles Abry, Paddy O'Hara, Torbjörn Thyrén, Ina E., Rasmus Nielsen, Frankie Dymock-Budd Tomáš Zelený Tim Geirnaert

https://lnkd.in/egHzv32P Johannesburg – July – 2026 Experience the latest digital printing technplogy, vehicle wrapping and signmaking kit at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Johannesburg Expo, where industry meets opportunity. The event is taking place from 8-10 September 2026. The event is a platform for visitors to get their fingers on the pulse of this vibrant, ever-evolving industry.  It will assist with your digital technology investments and allow you to research product diversification as well as new ideas for next-level business growth and profitability. FESPA Africa, Michael Ryan, Neil Felton, FESPA, NUtec Digital Ink, Roland DG South Africa FESPA UK Association, FESPA Nederland, Fespa Belgium, FESPA France - La force collective de la communication visuelle , FESPA ITALIA Associazione, FESPA ESPAÑA ASOCIACIÓN, FESPA Hrvatska, Magyar Szitanyomók Szövetsége - Federation of Hungarian Screen and Digital Printers -FESPA.hu,

https://lnkd.in/gxqctbYk Digital technology is transforming fashion design by giving young creatives like Steffi Kestel, a 27-year-old designer from Seegen, the tools to build slow fashion collections from the ground up. With digital textile printing and precision sewing machines, the next generation of designers is rewriting what independent fashion looks like. There is a generation of designers who have never known a world without digital tools. They sketch on screens, prototype with printers, and build entire businesses from their bedrooms. But what happens when that natural fluency with technology meets genuine creative vision? The answer, increasingly, looks something like Steffi Kestel. FESPA, FESPA UK Association, FESPA Nederland, Fespa Belgium, FESPA France - La force collective de la communication visuelle , FESPA ITALIA Associazione, FESPA ESPAÑA ASOCIACIÓN, FESPA Hrvatska, Magyar Szitanyomók Szövetsége - Federation of Hungarian Screen and Digital Printers -FESPA.hu,

https://lnkd.in/gYFMQDY6 Arhus – Denmark – July 2026 – Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has announced that its FASTSEWN™ 3.3M has been named the recipient of the 2026 Pinnacle Award in the Technology category by PRINTING United Alliance. The recognition highlights the machine's role in automating the final manual step in textile graphics production, combining automated sewing and laser cutting with keder application for silicone edge graphics (SEG). The Pinnacle Award is one of the printing and visual communications industry's most prestigious accolades, recognising products and technologies that have made a significant impact on the sector. FASTSEWN's win underscores the growing demand for automation solutions that eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce reliance on manual labour. FASTSEWN - Mikkelsen Innovation ApS Jim Manelski Steve AranoffSteen Mikkelsen Rasmus Hedeager Mikkelsen Søren Niebuhr Frederikke Bruland William Dalzell Augusta Krarup Sørensenørense MediaCo Super-Wide Digital Ltd Prinfab Forest Digital Friedman's Limited Magic Textiles Sharps Fabric Printers Limited Meshtex Printing Services Citrus Rain Hollywood Monster RMC Digital Print Moss UK FASTSIGNS® HFE Signs Ltd Ottimo Digital LtdFaberExposize UK CottonBee BannerboxPincroft Dyeing and Printing PRINTING United Alliance, PRINTING United Expo, Amanda Kliegl, Ford Bowers, Nicole Cho, David Leskusky, Debbie McKeegan Mark J. Subers