Latest strategies, insights and technologies regarding Textile Printing with Mimaki Europe
Debbie McKeegan speaks to Mark Verbeem, Product Management Supervisor at Mimaki Europe about the the textile industry trends and market shifts, with a focus on sustainability and digital production.
He highlights the growing demand for more sustainable and eco-friendly products, as well as the need for transparency in terms of CO2 footprint. Verbeem also discusses the evolving customer base and the importance of collaboration between manufacturers and brands. He then delves into the new business models and opportunities in emerging markets, such as on-shoring and near-shoring. Moving on to discuss Mimaki's innovative technologies, including the Trapis solution for pigment applications and the Tiger series for high-speed dye sublimation printing, finishing with a short review of the growth of Direct to Film technologies.
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