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Interior Décor Market Insights, Technology and Trends
The digitisation of the Interior decoration industry is advancing in line with key market trends across the sector. As the supply chain flexes and shifts to meet a new manufacturing paradigm for decoration – that is: business models that deliver creativity, stability and agile fulfilment. The interiors industry is shifting to on-demand production and offers the print industry a viable and expanding opportunity.
Climate and biodiversity COPs 2022
The end of 2022 saw two Conferences of the Parties (COPs): 27 for climate and 15 for biodiversity. Both different topics, very closely entwined, with one common problem – our planet is being damaged by our activities. The solutions are very simple: do less of what’s causing the problem and more to put it right.
Fast Decor vs Printed Interior Decoration: Making homes more sustainable
Just like fast fashion, home textiles and furniture have become disposable products. Interior printing can have an ongoing negative impact on our environment. Digital printers can help to create more sustainable interiors with custom printed interior decoration.
Taking a sustainable path with inks
With the environment a key consideration in all print jobs Rob Fletcher takes a look at how the choice of inks can help print service providers to improve the sustainability of their operations.
Reaching new heights with building wraps
One of the most eye-catching types of application in the market, Rob Fletcher delves into the world of building wraps and analyses the opportunities for growth.
How can large format printers improve productivity by improving their processes?
Nessan Cleary emphasizes the need for large format printers to improve and adapt their processes and doing so will result in improved productivity.
A new update on Adobe and Pantone colours
Paul Sherefield discusses the update on Adobe and Pantone colours. In November 2021 Adobe announced that it will be withdrawing the Pantone colour libraries from the next versions of the Adobe CC suite, due in March 2022.
Insights on the Textile Printing industry and market trends with Epson Italia
Debbie McKeegan speaks to Paolo Crespi of Epson Italia who shares his insights on the Textile Printing industry, the impact of Epson Technology and the latest market trends.
What are the possible future trends for 2023?
Reflecting on the past year and the key trends experienced by the print industry, Rob Fletcher looks ahead to 2023 and considers some of the main factors that will impact businesses in 2023.
Opportunities Abound for Interior Decoration Using Flatbed Digital Printing Technologies
Debbie McKeegan shares the opportunities available on multiple materials using flatbed technolgoies for interior decoration. These substrates include natural and synthetic substrates.
Top 20 Christmas Print Applications of 2022
Rob Fletcher celebrates some of the most innovative and eye-catching printed applications this festive season.
New Developments for Digital Textile Printing: Technology and Market Trends Explored
Debbie McKeegan discusses the increasing cost of energy which impacts all aspects of the supply chain. The cost of raw materials remains to challenge the printing industry.
From Fast Fashion to personalisation: new sustainable fashion opportunities for printers
Consumers around the world are demanding more durable, sustainable clothing from the fashion industry. The recent decline in fast fashion has created new business models for printers in Europe.
The Rise of Biodiversity and Bio Engineered Materials for Textile Manufacture
Debbie McKeegan discusses the current trends across biodiversity in the industry and the new developments for recycling and the circular economy. Bio-based alternatives to fossil fuel provide a hopeful future for the textile industry.
COP 27: what can the printing industry do to fight against climate change?
COP 27 took place on 20th November, taking place in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh. The conference offered many takeaways for companies and industries and encouraged them to take global action to make positive changes regarding climate change.
What are the Challenges when Starting a Designer Fashion Brand?
Debbie McKeegan shares insights on the evolving marketplace for designer fashion brands. In addition, she details the challenges faced when creating a designer Fashion brand.
Personalised products - the future of Digital Printing
Customers are becoming more conscious of their consumption. There is an increasing demand for authentic, personalised products which is taking over plain industrial goods. For printers, this offers a new sustainable growth opportunity.
How to prevent machine breakdowns to improve productivity
Nessan Cleary discusses the importance of understanding how components are wearing and how this can prevent machine breakdowns to improve and increase productivity.