Digital Textile Printing Market Size 2024-2028

The digital textile printing market size is forecast to increase by USD 3.34 billion at a CAGR of 15.2% between 2023 and 2028. The market is witnessing significant growth driven by key trends and drivers. One primary factor fueling this growth is the increasing number of trade shows and exhibitions, offering a platform for industry players to showcase advanced machinery, skilled labor, and innovative digital printing materials, including chemicals, adhesives, dyes, and specialties. Another key trend is the shift from traditional methods to digital printing across various application sectors, such as fashion, personalized fashion, and fashion collections. UV-cured inks are gaining popularity due to their advantages, including faster curing times and enhanced print quality. Furthermore, digital printing applications are expanding beyond apparel to include bedsheets, banners, sports apparel, flags, vehicle wrapping, interior textiles, and more. The market is expected to continue growing as digital printing facilities and textile production units adopt the latest designs to cater to the increasing demand for digital textiles in diverse sectors.

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Market Segmentation

The digital textile printing market research report offers comprehensive data, with forecasts and estimates in USD million for the period 2024-2028 and historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments:

• Type

  • Disperse and sublimation inks
  • Reactive ink
  • Acid ink
  • Pigment ink

• Application

  • Clothing
  • Soft signage
  • Home textiles
  • Textiles
  • Others

• Geography

  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
  • APAC
    • China
  • North America
    • US
  • South America
  • Middle East and Africa

By Type Insights

The disperse and sublimation inks segment is estimated to experience significant growth during the forecast period. These inks, commonly used in technical textiles and fashion sectors, are crucial for hydrophobic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and acetate. They offer benefits such as non-solubility, resistance to damage, and colorfastness. Disperse inks are used in various forms, including low-energy, medium-energy, and high-energy, catering to different applications with varying requirements for color intensity, durability, and heat resistance. Digital textile printing also extends to industrial applications, including display devices and wearable electronics. Automation and advancements in ink formulations further enhance print quality and reduce errors.

Regional Insights

• Europe is estimated to contribute 35% to the growth of the global digital textile printing market during the forecast period.

  • The market in Europe is growing due to increasing demand from industries such as technical textiles, fashion, and sportswear.
  • The popularity of technical textiles with advanced functionalities, such as moisture control and wearable electronics, is on the rise.
  • Digital printing techniques, including dye-sublimation and heat transfer paper, are preferred for their superior print quality and color vibrancy.
  • Italy, Germany, France, and Spain remain major players in the EU’s textile industry, which is anticipated to continue growing due to investments and international trade agreements.

  Key players in the market include:

  • TIROTEX
  • MAN-TGS
  • Vogel Business Media

Market Dynamics

• Drivers:

  • Increasing Number of Trade Shows and Exhibitions: Trade shows and exhibitions offer a platform for industry players to showcase advanced machinery and innovative digital printing materials, driving market growth.
  • Shift from Traditional Methods to Digital Printing: The fashion and textile sectors are increasingly adopting digital printing for customized and high-quality printed textiles.

• Trends:

  • Rising Significance of UV-Cured Inks: UV-cured inks are becoming increasingly popular in the market due to their faster drying times, eco-friendly nature, and superior bonding. These inks do not require heat or steam treatment, making the process more efficient. Additionally, they offer advantages such as scratch and abrasion resistance and enhanced chemical resistance, making them ideal for diverse substrates and applications like fashion textiles, automotive sectors, and household items.

• Challenges:

  • Shift from Print Media to Digital Media: The transition from conventional printing methods to inkjet-based digital techniques is influenced by the growing use of digital devices. Consumers increasingly prefer digital media, impacting the growth of traditional print media, which poses a challenge for digital textile printing.

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Key Players

• AM Printex Solutions
• aeoon technologies GmbH
• d.gen Inc
• Dazian LLC
• DIC Corp.
• Dover Corp.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Durst Group AG
• FUJIFILM Speciality Ink Systems Ltd.
• Hollanders Printing Systems
• Huntsman International LLC
• Kornit Digital Ltd.
• Marabu GmbH and Co. KG
• Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd.
• Ricoh Co. Ltd.
• Roland DG Corp.
• Seiko Epson Corp.
• SPGPrints
• Totem Group Ltd.
• Zhengzhou Hongsam Digital Science and Technology Co. Ltd.

Recent Developments

• AM Printex Solutions launched digital textile printing solutions offering unique features such as shimmering, vibration, blurring, reflection, and translucence.