Digital Textile Printing Market By Fabric Type (Cotton, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, Wool, Rayon, Blended Fabrics), By Technology (Direct to Fabric (DTF), Direct to Garment (DTG), Dye Sublimation, Reactive Printing, Pigment Printing, Acid Printing, Disperse Printing), By Ink Type (Reactive Dye Ink, Acid Dye Ink, Pigment Ink, Sublimation Ink, Disperse Dye Ink, Solvent Ink, UV-curable Ink), By Deployment Mode (On-Demand Printing, Bulk Production), and By End-User (Fashion & Apparel Brands, Textile Manufacturers, Retailers & E-Commerce Platforms, Interior Designers, Advertising & Branding Companies, Event Management Firms, Sportswear & Activewear Producers), Global Market Size, Segmental Analysis, Regional Overview, Company Share Analysis, Leading Company Profiles, and Market Forecast, 2025–2035.

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What trends will shape this market in the coming years?

The Digital Textile Printing Market accounted for USD 5.9 Billion in 2024 and USD 6.6 Billion in 2025 is expected to reach USD 22.19 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of around 12.80% between 2025 and 2035. Personalization trends, innovation, and sustainability are fueling digital textile printing demand. The digital textile printing market is a printing technology that is applied to print on textiles and garments using a digital inkjet process that gives greater accuracy and versatility, and the ability to achieve a higher turnaround than the traditional technology, generating designs.

The sustainability of this market is motivated by the increase in the demand for sustainable printing, mass customization, fast fashion, and e-commerce. The evolution of new technological breakthroughs in printheads and inks in combination with software is increasing the quality of prints and efficiency of print processes. It is growing its manufacturing presence as more industries use its products in apparel, home decor, and soft signage. The change of the printing solution towards eco-friendly and waterless printing is also going in the direction of global sustainability, helping to drive the market in the long term.

What do industry experts say about the market trends?

“The strategic agreement offers the industry a proven alternative to overproduction, waste, and disrupted supply chains,” he stated, highlighting Kornit’s focus on on-demand, sustainable digital textile solutions.

• Ronen Samuel, CEO of Kornit Digital.

Which segments and geographies does the report analyze?

What are the key drivers and challenges shaping the market?

Rising demand for personalized garments and a rapid shift toward fast fashion culture.

The driving force on the Digital Textile Printing Market is the growing demand by consumers for customized garments and the rapid growth of the fashion industry. With people in need of innovative and stylish ways of personalized clothing, digital printing technologies are helping brands achieve fast and personalized models. The emergence of fast fashion is another contributing factor to this transformation that tends to have trends change on a short-term scale and requires production to be ready to deliver.

Digital printing has enabled short-run and on-demand production to be efficient, thus not requiring a lot of stock and therefore reducing wastage. It also has the capability of printing intricate designs on diverse materials, which will be of value to fashion companies that want to remain at the top of the game. Also, government statistics show that the amount of waste in the textile industry related to excessive replaced wardrobes is growing dramatically, giving rise to the emergence of more eco-friendly production technologies. This has set digital printing as an environment-friendly alternative to the conventional textile processes. Therefore, the markets are experiencing increasing investments in technologies for upgrading and those that are flexible in their designs. The industry has transformed to meet the demands of speed, style, and sustainability as presented by the consumers.

Technological innovations in inkjet heads are improving precision, productivity, and multi-fabric compatibility.

Innovations in inkjet printhead technology are revolutionizing the Digital Textile Printing Market, with inkjet print heads currently able to achieve ultra-fine drop size, smaller and denser nozzle arrays, and firing rates high enough to achieve greater precision, increased productivity, and press-to-fabric compatibility. The continuous inkjet (CIJ) and drop-on-demand (DOD) systems, especially the piezoelectric heads, can support 1200 dpi and quite picturesque, small droplets with a size of 15170 pL, which helps to utilize their sharp and vivid images on various textiles.

In the U.S., the more general textile industry has a solid contribution to the national economy to the tune of 49 billion dollars, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which is a strong indicator of good institutional backing for the deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies. Also, the invention of innovations like recirculating printheads, enhanced fabric handling systems, and inline curing has reduced the time spent in production and ink wastage. The developments enable manufacturers to keep the throughput rates high and guarantee the consistency of the print on various materials, including cotton and polyester, and technical materials, which will lead to a wide implementation and improved efficiency of operation.

High initial investment costs and maintenance make adoption tough for small businesses.

The main problem that the Digital Textile Printing Market will encounter is its high initial cost of investment and maintenance, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Investment in a digital textile printing unit is high in terms of the cost of superior printers, software, pretreatment machines, and inks with superior performance. Also, there is the maintenance burden in terms of frequent cleaning and replacement of the printheads and the calibration burden. This makes it expensive, especially for smaller players that might not have the finances to compete with established manufacturers.

Lastly, the quality of producing accurate color, including the overall speed of printing and treatment of the material, also requires skilled operators and technical services. Such investments are hard to justify for many SMEs since most of them cannot ensure a certain demand or major quantities of orders. It is a financial factor that fails to penetrate the market in the cost-sensitive areas and limits the use of innovation. Consequently, the big businesses are quickly expanding their digital capacities, with the smaller organizations at the mercy of traditional ways. This affordability gap is the Achilles heel of the digital textile industry, since bridging it is essential to inclusive growth.

Expansion in home décor, furnishings, and soft signage beyond traditional apparel printing.

The Digital Textile Printing Market is growing on the fast track, especially in its use for home furnishing, decoration, and soft signage. Stores require custom-made curtains, cushions, upholstery, and wall textile products in uncommon designs more than ever before, and with the introduction of inkjet printing capabilities on digital printers, these custom-printed products are within reach. The urbanization effect and the trend in home renovations have also boosted the market for customized interior fabrics. Digital printers facilitate cost-effective small runs, low-cost inventory, and rapid design modifications, which make them suitable for home textile producers. Also, banners, flags, and soft signage on fabric are becoming popular in events and retailing, as these are light but durable and have vivid print quality.

Statistics released by the government indicate that home furnishings and textile trimmings are some of the fastest-climbing interior decoration areas, and this is indicative of institutional backing that has been sustained through long years in the industry. With sustainability as the foremost concern, digital printing with water-based pigments, which are eco-friendly and have a low-waste printing process, supports this trend, only increasing its attractiveness to non-apparel markets. This trend is also leading to large outlays on printers and ink formulations suited to varying solutions of the interior, making digital textile printing a versatile solution all over the market.

Increasing e-commerce integration, encouraging print-on-demand and direct-to-consumer textile sales.

Growth of e-commerce integration is also very instrumental in the growth of the digital textile printing market, as it promotes on-demand sales and direct-to-consumer sales of textiles. As India has reached an e-commerce GMV of INR 4.96 lakh crore in 2023, and 246 direct-to-consumer businesses deliver customized goods and services, digital printing is a logical choice as a medium of agile manufacturing. Online stores facilitate the receipt of orders, decrease the load of keeping goods, and internationalize the process of personalization.

E-commerce infrastructure serves the needs of consumers who are anticipating superfast delivery and distinctive designs. Also, analytics provided by the online stores' stock influence design trends and have cut losses caused by unpopular designs. Another way textile entrepreneurship becomes more democratic is that SMEs have access to global markets without the burden of high retail costs. Such a combination of e-commerce and digital printing is breeding a new millennium in flexible, customer-responsive textile production worldwide.

What are the key market segments in the industry?

Based on the fabric type, the Digital Textile Printing Market is classified into Cotton, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, Wool, Rayon, and Blended Fabrics. Cotton is the most popular fabric because of its ability to breathe, and is an ideal fabric when it comes to reactive and pigment dye absorption, and is suitable for fashion and other casual clothes. Polyester is gaining popularity, especially in sportswear and signage, because of its compatibility with sublimation inks.

Silk and rayon make high-end dress fashion because of the rich texture and capacity to resist vibrant prints using acid dyes. Technical and functional clothes are increasingly made of nylon and mixed fabrics as well. Wool has remained niche, being applied in a limited way to quality and winter merchandise. The fabric type segment keeps on gaining momentum with the developments in the ink formulation process, enabling its application to more and more textile bases.

Based on the technology, the Digital Textile Printing Market is classified into Direct to Fabric (DTF), Direct to Garment (DTG), Dye Sublimation, Reactive Printing, Pigment Printing, Acid Printing, and Disperse Printing. Direct to Fabric (DTF) works well with most fabrics and therefore meets the requirements of large-scale textile body production. Direct to Garment (DTG) is the best suited when it comes to unique clothes and small print runs, with high-definition prints on the already finished garments.

Dye sublimation preeminently occupies polyester printing, particularly in sportswear and soft signage. Reactive printing is preferred in the case of natural fibers; cotton and rayon lead to vibrant and wash-resistant printing. Pigment printing is also making headlines because it is eco-friendly, waterless, and because of its a wide fabric compatibility. Acid printing is good with delicate fabrics such as silk and wool and provides deep penetration of the colors used. Disperse printing is also very high in synthetic fabric, particularly in polyester, and it is a necessity in the fast fashion sector.

Which regions are leading the market, and why?

The North America Digital Textile Printing Market is growing, as the region boasts high-fashion brands, technological breakthroughs, and innovative printing facilities. High consumer demand for tailored clothing, promotional textiles, and eco-friendly printing procedures is one of the advantages of the area. Direct-to-garment and sublimation technologies are becoming common in small enterprises and among large-scale textile manufacturers in the U.S., which makes the market grow. T

he economic expansion of eco-conscious consumer behavior is also promoting the utilization of water-based inks and low-waste printing procedures. Also, sound e-commerce and print-on-demand schemes are catalyzing the use of digital prints in many diverse sectors.

The Asia-Pacific Digital Textile Printing Market is the fastest growing, with its stronghold on textile manufacturing, growing urban population, and demand for customized products in fashion and home furnishing consumer markets. Emerging economies in countries such as China, India, and Bangladesh are fast becoming the cities of digital printing as the speed and the flexibility of production are being enhanced.

Smaller production costs and the availability of a plentiful pool of skilled labor make the region a center of exports and consumption on the global level. Also, the use of digital transformation in the textile sector is being boosted by government incentives on smart manufacturing and sustainability. Demand for fast fashion, tailor-made apparel, and environmentally friendly actions supplements market growth in Asia.

What does the competitive landscape of the market look like?

The competitive environment of the Digital Textile Printing Market is defined by a high level of innovation and strategic development on the part of the main players. Top players like Seiko Epson, Mimaki Engineering, Kornit Digital, Roland DG, Konica Minolta, Durst Group, Brother Industries, and SPGPrints are investing in R&D day in and day out to improve the print speed, use of ink efficiency, and flexibility of fabrics. Recently, Roland DG has introduced its TY-300 direct-to-film printer, which is intended to address the demand for high-throughput production of apparel and soft signage.

Konica Minolta has also produced its new Nassenger system with 9-color printheads and inline pretreatment to achieve greater sustainability and color depth. Durst Group has been raising its hybrid printing with large-format units, whereas Kornit Digital has been concentrating on sustainable DTG and roll-to-roll printing with incorporated pre-treatment in addition to eco-certified inks. Canon had launched its Colorado M-series UVgel printer, marketing a high-speed gel ink textile solution in the market. The developments indicate a wider industry trend towards environmentally friendly inks, automation, and multi-purpose printing mediums. As the need to print customized and sustainable textiles continues to grow, competition in the industry is likely to be dynamic and tech-driven.

Digital Textile Printing Market, Company Shares Analysis, 2024

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Which recent mergers, acquisitions, or product launches are shaping the industry?

• In June 2025, at FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin, industry consortia emphasized smart manufacturing trends, automation, data analytics, and sustainability, underscoring how digital textile printing is central to reducing waste and supporting on-demand production.
• In February 2025, Roland DG debuted the TY‑300 at Printwear & Promotion LIVE in London, showcasing it as a game-changer for apparel decorators seeking sharp, efficient, and complete DTF production workflows.

Report Coverage:

By Fabric Type

• Cotton
• Silk
• Polyester
• Nylon
• Wool
• Rayon
• Blended Fabrics

By Technology

• Direct to Fabric (DTF)
• Direct to Garment (DTG)
• Dye Sublimation
• Reactive Printing
• Pigment Printing
• Acid Printing
• Disperse Printing

By Ink Type

• Reactive Dye Ink
• Acid Dye Ink
• Pigment Ink
• Sublimation Ink
• Disperse Dye Ink
• Solvent Ink
• UV-curable Ink

By Deployment Mode

• On-Demand Printing
• Bulk Production

By End-User

• Fashion & Apparel Brands
• Textile Manufacturers
• Retailers & E-Commerce Platforms
• Interior Designers
• Advertising & Branding Companies
• Event Management Firms
• Sportswear & Activewear Producers

By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

List of Companies:

• Seiko Epson Corporation
• Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd
• Kornit Digital Ltd.
• Roland DG Corporation
• Durst Phototechnik AG
• Konica Minolta, Inc.
• Brother Industries, Ltd.
• SPGPrints B.V.
• Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI)
• Dover Corporation
• D.gen, Inc.
• Mutoh Holdings Co., Ltd.
• Canon Inc.
• Agfa-Gevaert Group
• Aleph S.r.l.

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