This webinar features textile industry experts Debbie McKeegan, Oliver Playfair (PrinFab), Kerry Maguire King (former Spoonflower R&D lead), and Gart Davis (former Spoonflower CEO) discussing the transformation of the textile industry through digital printing technology. The conversation covers the explosive growth of digital textile printing, expected to reach $8.8 billion by 2027 with a 19.1% CAGR, driven by sustainability demands and the shift toward on-demand manufacturing.
Key topics include how digital printing enables small batch production and customisation, with PrinFab achieving 0.82-day turnaround times through AI-powered workflow automation. The experts explore the democratisation of textile manufacturing, allowing entrepreneurs to create niche products without large inventory commitments. They discuss technical advances in pigment printing, dye sublimation, and waterless printing technologies that address environmental concerns. The conversation also covers emerging technologies like AI-powered design tools, robotics for sewing automation, and 3D printing applications in textiles. Challenges remain in assembly and sewing processes, which represent the biggest bottleneck for fully automated on-demand production, though robotics advances show promise for solving these complex manufacturing challenges.
Watch the full webinar to discover:
- Learn how to achieve “Amazon-Speed” manufacturing
- Master the shift from mass production to “niche” markets
- Stay ahead of the AI revolution in textiles
- Understand the “Waterless” sustainability movement
- Gain expert market analysis and growth statistics
