Episode 14. Debbie McKeegan from Texintel

Episode 14. Debbie McKeegan from Texintel

From The Printerviews by Colin Sinclair McDermott

March 23, 2026 · 39 min · Season 2

About this episode

Debbie McKeegan discusses her journey in the textile industry and the impact of digital technology on manufacturing and design.

In this episode of The Printerviews, I am joined by Debbie McKeegan , CEO of Texintel , a primary resource for knowledge sharing and innovation within the textile and interior decor industries   .   With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Debbie shares her journey from working as a designer in vertical manufacturing to pioneering digital textile printing in the UK   .   We dive into the evolution of CAD, the early days of printing fabric on desktop HPs, and how her manufacturing background gave her a unique perspective on the entire product journey from design to the retail shelf   .         We explore the current state of the industry, which Debbie describes as being at a tipping point where digital technology and consumer behaviour are finally aligning   .   We discuss the growing demand for customisation and on-demand manufacturing, as well as the critical need for circularity and transparency in the supply chain   .   Debbie explains why the biggest disconnect currently sits between design and production and how savvy printers can bridge that gap by sharing more technical data and specifications with their…

People in this episode

Host: Colin Sinclair McDermott

Guest: Debbie McKeegan

Topics covered

  • textile industry
  • digital printing
  • customization
  • on-demand manufacturing
  • supply chain transparency
  • CAD evolution

Keywords

  • textile printing
  • digital technology
  • consumer behavior
  • circularity
  • design production gap
  • Digital Product Passport

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texintel

Places: UK

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