Digital Textile Printing Market Report 2025

The digital textile printing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.37 billion in 2024 to $3.88 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption by small and medium enterprises, market competitiveness, reduction in lead times, adoption of digital workflows, customization in fashion industry.

The digital textile printing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption by SMEs and emerging markets, competitive market dynamics, fast fashion and quick turnaround, smart textiles and wearables, digital textile design software. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, material and ink innovations, evolving consumer behavior, and global market penetration.

Anticipated growth in the digital textile printing market is closely linked to the rising demand from the textile sector. This industry encompasses the creation, production, and distribution of yarn and clothing. Digital textile printing, known for adding color, design, and specialty to fabrics, is gaining traction. The surge in the textile sector's expansion fuels the need for modern printing technologies, with digital printing playing a pivotal role. As per Textile Technology, global textile sales are projected to reach $1.4 trillion during 2022-2032, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.77%. This surge underscores the pivotal role the textile industry plays in driving the growth of the digital textile printing market.

The printing market is experiencing growth due to the rise of e-commerce, which involves the buying and selling of goods and services, as well as the transmission of funds or data over electronic networks. The expansion of e-commerce platforms and online custom printing services is driving demand for digital textile printing, as consumers increasingly seek personalized textile products through online channels. For example, in August 2024, the United States Census Bureau, a government agency, reported that U.S. retail e-commerce sales were estimated at $291.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024, representing a 6.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023. E-commerce accounted for 16% of total retail sales during this time, continuing the steady growth trend of online retail. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, e-commerce sales for the quarter reached $282.3 billion, making up 15.2% of total sales. Therefore, the increasing number of e-commerce platforms is expected to boost the digital textile printing market.

Technology development is a significant trend gaining traction in the digital textile printing market. Key players in this sector are focusing on technological advancements, such as UV gel technology, to maintain their market position. UV gel technology integrates excellent printing quality, high performance, and fast drying times into a single process. This technology separates the printing and curing stages, allowing the UV gel to settle and create a smooth, even coating. For example, in March 2023, Canon, a Japan-based company specializing in imaging, optical, and industrial products, introduced the Colorado M-series 64-inch roll-to-roll printer. This printer features two speed settings and optional UV gel white ink capabilities, providing high-quality prints. It is adaptable for various applications and designed for efficient performance.

In the digital textile printing market, major companies focus on developing improved printheads to enhance printing speeds and quality. Advancements in printhead technologies play a crucial role in achieving higher resolution, faster printing speeds, improved print quality, and operational efficiency in digital textile printing. Xaar's introduction of the Xaar Aquinox in November 2022 exemplifies this trend. As part of Xaar's ImagineX platform, the Aquinox features breakthrough aQ Power Technology, offering a new approach to safely jetting water-based fluids. With expanded drop size capabilities and High Laydown Technology, the Aquinox is particularly suited for textile printing applications. This commitment to printhead advancements reflects the industry's dedication to continual innovation and improvement in digital textile printing.

In March 2022, Joann, a US-based fabric and craft company, successfully acquired WeaveUp for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is aimed at expanding Joann's portfolio by incorporating digital textile printing software and technology from WeaveUp. The ownership by Joann is expected to provide WeaveUp with additional resources, enabling the company to enhance its service capabilities and deploy new features and products more efficiently. Founded in 2015, WeaveUp is a US-based digital textile printing company. The acquisition reflects Joann's commitment to leveraging innovative technologies and further enhancing its offerings in the fabric and craft industry.

Major companies operating in the digital textile printing market are AM Printex Solutions, Huntsman Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd., Kornit Digital, d.gen Inc., Roland DGA Corporation, Konica Minolta, ColorJet Group, Fisher Textiles, Saint Clair Textiles, Roq International, The M&R Companies, Mutoh Holdings Co. Ltd., DuPont de Nemours Inc., DyStar Group, Durst Group, Hollander B.V., Dazian LLC, Dickson Coatings, Digitex India Inc., Aditya Birla Group, SPGPrints B.V., Brother Industries Ltd., Ricoh Company Ltd., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Sun Chemical Corporation.

Europe was the largest region in the digital textile printing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital textile printing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the digital textile printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Digital printing is the process of reproducing digital images on a physical surface, commonly used for fabrics and other materials. In digital textile printing, the finalized design is digitally printed on fabrics, transferring the image from a computer to the surface.

The main techniques in digital textile printing include screen printing, inkjet printing, and dye sublimation. Screen printing is employed for printing original artwork, copies, billboards, decorations, and indoor and outdoor fabrics, utilizing a mesh screen, ink, and a squeegee to transfer a stenciled design onto a surface. The fundamental procedure of screen printing involves creating a stencil on a mesh screen before pressing ink to form and imprint the design on the substrate underneath. Various printing processes in digital textile printing include roll-to-roll and direct-to-garment (DTG), utilizing different inks such as sublimation, pigment, reactive, acid, and other types. Digital textile printing finds applications in textile and decor, industrial uses, soft signage, and direct-to-garment applications.

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The digital textile printing market includes revenues earned by entities by Direct to Fabric printing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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