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Wide format and sustainability
In the second part of our series on sustainability in different print sectors, Stefan Kappaun of Durst considers eco-friendly inks.
How to improve your cyber security
As more printers move their operations or storefronts online, and more workers base themselves at home, they’re more exposed to cyber crime and online fraud than ever before.
Nordic Swan: the highest eco certification?
The Scandinavian eco label enjoys worldwide kudos for its high standards. What makes the Nordic Swan logo the trailblazer?
Sustainable alternatives to plastic substrates 3: Dufaylite
Plastic board may be an obvious choice when it comes to signs and displays but it’s far from being the best choice in terms of ecological impact and sustainability. Here is the third of our alternatives that provide excellent printing performance without any of the environmental concerns associated with plastics.
How to eliminate shade variation in inkjet textile printing
Martin Bailey, CTO of Global Graphics Software, shows how printers can make colours uniform and keep buyers happy.
Textiles and sustainability
In a new series looking at sustainability across different print sectors, we spoke to Lars Bech, founder of Neutral, who explains why sustainable fashion is worth every penny.
Sustainable alternatives to plastic 2: Cygnus Eco Board
The second of three alternatives that provide excellent printing performance without any of the environmental concerns associated with plastics.
Sustainable alternatives to plastic substrates 1: Re-Board
Plastic board may be an obvious choice when it comes to signs and displays but it’s far from being the best choice in terms of ecological impact and sustainability. Here is the first of three alternatives that provide excellent printing performance without any of the environmental concerns associated with plastics.
Confronting the COVID-19 crisis
How are printers handling the onslaught of COVID-19, what will the consequences be for the industry, and are there any lockdown silver linings?
Why has Israel been the source of so much innovation in inkjet?
A country with fewer than nine million inhabitants, far from the big markets of North America, Europe and Asia, still manages to be a global printing innovator.
The power of Photoshop: be the best at retouching
Alex Keese, FESPA Brazil Sales Manager, on how to be a great retoucher.
Fast fashion, sportswear and sustainability: closing the circle
Debbie McKeegan, FESPA Textile Ambassador, talks about the innovations within textile printing, new techniques for sportswear production and why sustainability can be prone to greenwashing.
How to achieve perfect colour management on multiple substrates
A spectrophotometer and linearization plans are essential to maintain consistency and quality, say industry experts from EFI and Caldera.
What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals and why do they matter?
Detox your business and track your progress towards sustainability.
Point-of-sale products and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Mark Jerrard of Simpson Group and Thierry Pauwels of POP Solutions discuss how they are trying to match UN SDGs.
How to make your website a joy to use
A clunky website can turn off customers both new and old. Here are some top tips for sprucing up your user experience.
Packaging pollution: sustainable alternatives
We are at a tipping point in consumer awareness of climate change, social and environmental responsibility and plastic pollution – and packaging is in focus.
Liquid metal: multicoloured cold foiling through screen printing
Jacek Stencel, CEO of Polish screen printer Pasja, lifts the lid on the secrets of cold foiling.