Award-winning textures: The MAP Group wins Best Use of Special Effects at The Print Industry Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that The MAP Group has won Best Use of Special Effects at The Print Industry Awards 2026, for the Tactology Little Box of Textures Sample Pack.

The award recognises the very best in print innovation, and this one means a lot to the whole team. Special effects are at the heart of what we do, and being named the winner in this category is a real endorsement of the work that goes into every Tactology texture.

What is the Tactology Little Box of Textures?

The Little Box of Textures is a sample pack that lets designers, brands and print buyers see and feel Tactology’s printed textures for themselves. Texture is something a screen can never show. A physical sample puts it straight into your hands, so you can judge the finish, the depth and the detail before you commit to a project.

Why it matters

Printed texture is one of the most effective ways to make packaging, displays and printed products stand out. It invites people to touch, and what people touch, they remember. This award shows what is possible when creative ideas and print technology are pushed that bit further.

Thank you

A huge thank you to everyone at The MAP Group who helped create the Little Box of Textures, and to The Print Industry Awards for recognising it. We are also grateful to every customer who has trusted us with their projects.

See and feel the difference

Want to see and feel the textures for yourself? Use our contact form to request a Little Box of Textures sample pack, or to talk about your next project.