JC Group has restructured its European route to market for large format digital print textiles used in display graphics, with all JC Inkjet private-label polyester-based roll textiles to be sold through UFabrik from 1 April 2026.
The change applies to products ranging from 1.6m to 5.2m wide and affects JC Group’s existing private-label customers and distributors in Europe. Other areas of the company’s portfolio, including canvas, wallpaper, adhesive products, carpet and home décor, will continue to be supplied through existing channels.
JC Media and UFabrik are already part of the same group, but the move consolidates the display graphics textile range under the UFabrik brand. According to the company, this creates a clearer route to market and strengthens its European offer by improving supply consistency and access to a broader product range.
The restructure reflects changing market expectations, with customers and distributors seeking greater technical support, environmental transparency and brand-led value rather than basic private-label supply. UFabrik will support specification requirements, including health and safety and environmental credentials, while progressing Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) accreditation. It also works with printer manufacturers, supports onboarding and colour profiling, and offers consignment stock options for larger customers.
Manufacturing of the textiles will remain within the group, and the transition will be jointly managed by JC Media’s Chinese team and UFabrik’s European sales team. Existing customers will retain continuity in product specifications, performance, pricing and payment terms, while gaining access to the wider UFabrik portfolio.
The company says the move also creates new opportunities for distributors, offering a consolidated textile range, increased stock availability and a more structured supply model. UFabrik has already appointed several new distributors in Europe this year, with further announcements expected.
Robin East, UFabrik’s group chief commercial officer, said: “The textile market is consolidating, and only the strongest manufacturing brands will hold the dominant positions. That’s why we’re focusing our efforts on a single product line where we’ve already made deep investments. Private label business offers no lasting value to the customer. Our strategy is to retain truly competitive pricing while delivering all the added value of a unified brand.”
JC Group chairman BingXin Wang added: “This operational change brings more clarity to the way the group serves Europe. Our production base capabilities remain the same, but the route to market is now more focused and better aligned with customer expectations and distributor requirements. By consolidating our textile roll materials with UFabrik in Europe, we are strengthening the overall portfolio and creating a more expansive platform.”
The announcement comes ahead of Fespa Barcelona, where the group will present its integrated materials platform.
