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Kornit Digital appoints former ASOS boss as strategic advisor K
ornit Digital has appointed former ASOS CEO Nick Beighton as a strategic advisor, reinforcing its push toward on-demand production across the global fashion industry.
The move has been made to deepen Kornit’s engagement with brands, retailers, and digital commerce platforms as supply chains evolve. The former boss of the big clothing
fi rm is also expected to be nominated to the company’s Board of Directors at its 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting.
Kornit CEO Ronen Samuel said: “Nick’s experience leading a digitally native global fashion platform gives
Former ASOS CEO, Nick Beighton
him a powerful perspective on the realities brands and retailers face today around speed, agility, and capital effi ciency.
“As the fashion industry moves toward more demand-driven production models, his insight will help Kornit strengthen its role in enabling the next generation of global supply chains.”
Best printer award goes to Epson T F
he Epson SureColor P7300 and P9300 have earned the 2026 TIPA Award for Best Large-Format Printer. Designed for professional photographers,
fi ne art printers, and commercial print environments, these two machines
utilise Epson’s advanced UltraChrome PRO10 ink system, offering an expanded colour gamut that enables highly detailed images with outstanding colour accuracy and smooth tonal gradation.
FESPA fights back against Greenwashing with new guide
ESPA has found 53% of environmental claims are vague or misleading, having launched a new sustainability guide aimed at helping print businesses avoid greenwashing. The guide, Understanding and Avoiding Greenwash, provides practical advice on making clear, accurate and evidence-based sustainability claims. It comes as pressure grows from both
regulators and customers for greater transparency around environmental impact. Research highlighted the above fi gure, while 40% lack supporting evidence. It also warns that even technically true claims can be considered deceptive if they omit key information.
FESPA says the print sector faces particular risks when using terms such as “eco-friendly” or “biodegradable” without proper substantiation.
The guide encourages businesses to adopt a full lifecycle approach, considering the environmental impact of products from production through to disposal. With new UK and EU regulations on the horizon, FESPA says companies must ensure claims are clear, verifi able and supported by data to avoid reputational and legal risks.
| 6 | May 2026
Mr Beighton commented: “Kornit sits at the centre of one of the most important shifts happening in fashion today. “The industry is moving from inventory-heavy supply chains toward more agile, demand-driven production models. The convergence of retail, manufacturing, and on-demand fulfi lment is accelerating, and Kornit is uniquely positioned to enable this transformation.”
During his 12 years at ASOS, Beighton helped transform the business into a multi-billion-dollar global player, navigating rapid growth and signifi cant supply chain change. He will begin his advisory role on April 1 and is set to appear at Kornit’s Konnections 2026 event.
AI helps garment decorators streamline production
A
pparel decorators are increasingly adopting integrated software platforms to streamline production as demand for customised and on-demand garments grows.
Newer systems that connect procurement, workfl ow, logistics and ecommerce are helping reduce operational complexity, making it easier for businesses to scale effi ciently.
Early adopters are already seeing results. One North American producer fulfi lled 20,000 print-on-demand orders within its fi rst 30 days using a connected workfl ow, while Sweden-based TidyMerch achieved 100% year-on-year revenue growth by automating procurement and reducing excess inventory. In the US, Imperial Custom Apparel reduced product listing times from two hours to fi ve minutes, enabling a signifi cant increase in output.
Much of this improvement comes from greater visibility across operations. Linking storefronts with inventory and shipping systems allows decorators to better manage stock, avoid overproduction, and respond faster to demand. Just-in-time procurement is also helping free up working capital.
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