FESPA Review
technologies and industrial production solutions fi rsthand. Throughout the exhibition, Brother demonstrated its established hybrid direct to garment (DTG) and direct to fi lm (DTF) systems with the GTXpro, highlighting the fl exibility, print quality, and workfl ow effi ciency required in modern production environments. The booth attracted strong interest from distributors, garment decorators, and print professionals looking to scale production while maintaining consistent quality.
A major highlight of the exhibition was the live presentation of the DTRX industrial DTF system.
Attendees were particularly impressed by the combination of high production speed, stable continuous operation, and consistent print quality
Visitors recognised the DTRX as a serious industrial solution designed for businesses seeking reliability, scalability, and long-term production effi ciency.
Another important milestone during FESPA 2026 was MYZE’s achievement of the prestigious EDP Award for innovative software. The award highlights MYZE’s contribution to workfl ow automation, production management, and intelligent process optimisation within the print industry.
Visitors were also able to experience MYZE live at the booth through the production of personalised cotton bags created during the show. The live workfl ow demonstration showcased how software integration and customisation can be seamlessly combined to deliver effi cient and highly fl exible production capabilities.
inks were demonstrated on products in their fi nal application use, including printed fl ooring, carpet, curtains, cushions and apparel, as well as a raised relief UV printed wall art piece. Visitors complimented the approach and the chance to interact with print in its end-use format.
Generally, FESPA 2026 was a show for automation, sustainability and the technology behind the print, such as inks, software, workfl ow and effects. The show was a fantastic event with seamless organisation, providing the ideal platform to discuss how print is advancing across multiple markets. Sun Chemical received a high level of enquiries across a range of market applications.
Sun Chemical had lots of examples of its work using its inks Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital made a major impact at FESPA 2026 in Barcelona with the offi cial commercial launch of its breakthrough Atlas MATRIX platform following a successful global beta programme. The new technology represents an important step forward for the textile industry, enabling high-quality digital production across polyester, blends and sublimated fabrics within one system and one seamless workfl ow.
Throughout the exhibition, the Kornit booth attracted strong interest from customers, partners and industry professionals eager to see the future of digital textile production in action. Live demonstrations of Atlas MATRIX highlighted Kornit’s proprietary Karbon Shield process, designed to solve dye migration challenges that have traditionally limited digital decoration on polyester garments. Visitors were particularly impressed by the system’s versatility, premium print quality and industrial-scale productivity.
The DTRX on Brother’s stand Sun Chemical
FESPA created a great opportunity to meet with visitors to understand their real business challenges and needs. That was always the starting point for Sun Chemical, ensuring it is well positioned to match customers with the right materials solution or service.
Sun Chemical showcased a suite of inks for textile decoration, including an updated version of Xennia Sapphire PC, a pigment ink for roll-to-roll printing with increased fastness performance. Sun Chemical also presented its range of digital textile inks, eco-solvent inks for wider-format graphics, DTF and UV DTF solutions and screen and pad print options for industrial applications. The highlight was meeting both new and existing customers to showcase how Sun Chemical can collaborate to create differentiated solutions, enable higher press effi ciencies, and ensure compliance while supporting mutual sustainability goals. What stood out was the international appeal of the show, which was refl ected in the number of overseas contacts visiting the Sun Chemical stand.
Highlights on the stand included the Application Zone where
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Simon Lewis, VP marketing and segment head at Kornit Digital said: “FESPA 2026 was an incredible opportunity to connect with customers, partners and the wider industry in such an inspiring environment.
“Atlas MATRIX represents a real breakthrough for digital textile production and we believe it will have a major impact on the industry by enabling brands and producers to work with far greater fl exibility, effi ciency and sustainability. It was fantastic to showcase the technology together with amazing partners including B&C, SNA GZ, Antigro Designer, Stanley/Stella, Means Style, VistaPrint and PrintFactory.”
PrintFactory also played an important role following Kornit’s recent acquisition announcement. The integration of its workfl ow automation and colour management solutions demonstrated Kornit’s broader vision of building a fully connected digital production system linking workfl ow, production and fulfi lment.
Overall, FESPA 2026 proved to be a highly successful event, reinforcing its leadership position in sustainable, on-demand textile manufacturing and showcasing the future of connected digital production.
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