Digital Textile Printing Market

The Digital Textile Printing Market is valued at USD 6.1 Bn in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 14 Bn, growing at a CAGR of 13% by 2033.

Future of Global Digital Textile Printing Market Looks Vibrant with Growing Direct-to-Garment Printing

Changing customer preference and demand, especially in the Western region continue to influence the growth of the digital textile printing market. Backed by individualization and personalization, industries such as Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing have witnessed a significant momentum since the past decade. In sync with this, increasing spending power of customers, particularly the millennial generation has complemented the need for digital textile printing worldwide. Other aspects such as changes in supply scenario of textile production have pushed manufactures to invest in advanced technology to cope against rising wages of workers and reduce squeeze in profits. This has led to the use of innovative cost-effective methods to mass manufacture products, consequently pushing the adoption of digital textile printing. Moreover, growing awareness regarding environmental savings offered by digital printing compared to traditional methods remains instrumental in driving the digital textile printing market growth.

Technological Advancements to Influence digital Textile Printing Market Growth

In a bid to achieve diversification in their portfolio, companies in digital textile printing are attempting to leverage technology. By investing in research and development, they are focused on developing technologically sound products that will aid in achieving competitive advantage. New digital textile printing systems have the ability to print using eco solvent aqueous inks in turn significantly reducing the printing process impact in the environment. Moreover, manufacturers are investing in developing novel systems that can deliver creative results in a cost effective manner.

For instance, in October 2021, Ricoh and aeoon Technologies partnered to develop new DTG offerings facilitating higher productivity, sustainability and cost efficiency. Same month, Ricoh introduced its new Ri 100 DTG printer that features a film transfer printing ability using its Print Mode White ink. This technology is able to process and deliver creative printing in a cost effective and a rapid manner. Such advancements in digital printers are expected to augur well for the digital textile printing market on the global front.

DTG Likely to Account for a Major Share in the Digital Textile Printing Market

An unprecedented demand for DTG printing process is being witnessed worldwide. The DTG process is ideal solution for printing on non-polyester fibres such as nylon, cotton, and silk. Various advantages of DTG digital textile printing process such as short preparation time, unrivalled quality and flexibility have pushed its adoption. Additionally, it’s simple process, quick turnaround time, vibrant, and detailed design generating ability and eco-friendly nature continue to influence adoption of DTG process in digital textile printing. Moreover, DTG process is also suitable for applications that need deep penetration of ink such as flag printing.

Asia Pacific’s Textile Industry to Play a Major Role in Bolstering Digital Textile Printing Market Growth

Developing economies in Asia Pacific are expected to showcase lucrative growth opportunities for digital textile printing market. Owing to various macro economic factors such as cheap land, vast pool of customers, rising millennial population, and affordable labour, the region is considered as the hub of manufacturing. In this background, textile industry in this region has witnessed a significant boom since past couple of years, consequently complementing to the demand for digital textile printing. Digital printing being an advanced and cost-effective technology, it is being absorbed in the textile field. In addition, personalization requirement from customers, millennials have in particular fuelled the adoption of digital textile printing.

Moreover, countries such as China and India have been on the vanguard of exports with regards to textiles. According to World Trade Organization, in 2020, China accounted for a share of around 43% of the overall textile export on the global front. As per analysis of National Bureau of Statistics, clothing fabric of about 3.4 billion meters was produced in China in 2021. Likewise, India remains at an important position in terms of textile production, with an export value of around US$ 15 Bn in 2020. This aspect has paved potential pathways for use of new technology in textile manufacturing, consequently aiding the growth of the digital textile printing market in Asia Pacific.

Few of the major players in the digital textile printing market include :

• EFI (Electronics For Imaging, Inc.)
• Kornit Digital Ltd.
• HP Inc.
• Epson America, Inc.
• Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.
• Brother Industries, Ltd.
• Roland DG Corporation
• Durst Phototechnik AG
• Mutoh Europe nv
• ITM (Inktec Materials Division)
• Caldera Graphics SAS
• Konica Minolta, Inc.
• Sansin Corporation
• S&J International Inc.
• VJ Technology Co., Ltd.

The Global Digital Textile Printing Market is Segmented as Below:

By Printing Technology
• Direct-to-Fabric (DTF) / Direct-to-Garment (DTG)
• Sublimation / Dye-Sublimation
• Reactive Ink Printing
• Pigment Ink Printing
• Acid Ink Printing
• Other Technologies

By Ink Type
• Reactive Ink
• Acid Ink
• Disperse Ink / Sublimation Ink
• Pigment Ink
• Other Speciality Inks

By Fabric Type
• Natural Fibres
• Synthetic Fibres
• Blended Fabrics
• Other Materials

By Application
• Apparel & Fashion
• Home Textiles
• Sportswear & Performance Fabrics
• Soft Signage & Promotional Materials
• Technical / Industrial Textiles

By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa