Digital Ink-Jet Printing on Textiles Market Report 2025

This Digital Ink-Jet Printing on Textiles Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The digital ink-jet printing on textiles market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.02 billion in 2024 to $3.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the rising adoption of digital inkjet printing in the fashion industry, growing demand for customization, a stronger focus on on-demand and custom apparel, increasing adoption in the home décor sector, and the rising demand for sustainable fashion.

The digital ink-jet printing on textiles market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.66 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth anticipated during the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing popularity of digital sublimation, the rising adoption of digital textile printing in emerging markets, a growing emphasis on sustainability, rising consumer demand for unique and personalized designs, and the increasing integration of advanced software in digital textile printing. Key trends expected during this period include the integration of Industry 4.0, the development of digital sublimation printing, the incorporation of the Internet of Things, advancements in pre- and post-treatment processes, and innovations in dye-sublimation printers.

The growing demand for e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the digital ink-jet printing on textiles market in the future. E-commerce refers to the online buying and selling of goods and services. This rise in e-commerce is fueled by several factors, including advancements in mobile technology, digital marketing, logistics, supply chain management, AI for personalized shopping experiences, and buy-now-pay-later options. Digital ink-jet printing on textiles supports e-commerce by enabling cost-effective, on-demand customization, faster production turnaround, and high-quality, visually appealing designs that align with consumer preferences, which helps improve customer satisfaction and boosts sales in the competitive online marketplace. For example, the United States Census Bureau reported in August 2024 that U.S. retail e-commerce sales in the third quarter of 2024 reached $288.8 billion, a 2.2 percent increase from the second quarter. As a result, the growing demand for e-commerce is fueling the digital ink-jet printing on textiles market.

Companies in the digital inkjet printing on textiles market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as high-speed digital textile printers, to improve production efficiency, reduce lead times, meet the increasing demand for customization, and enhance print quality. These advancements enable faster turnaround times and greater scalability in the textile industry. High-speed digital textile printers are designed to rapidly print high-quality designs, patterns, and images directly onto fabric using digital inkjet technology. For example, in December 2022, ColorJet Group, an India-based manufacturer of digital textile printers, launched the Metro NXT, a high-speed, high-quality digital textile printer. This printer is designed for industrial use, prioritizing both speed and quality. The Metro NXT can produce up to 9,000 square meters per day, significantly improving productivity compared to previous models that could handle around 6,000 square meters. It features a gold-plated encoder for accurate ink jetting, a linear motor for smooth high-speed operation, and an efficient ink supply and modular feeding system for larger rolls.

In March 2022, Joann Stores Inc., a U.S.-based retailer specializing in crafts and fabric products, acquired WeaveUp for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Joann aims to enhance its digital textile printing services, offering on-demand fabric production and improving customer customization options. This move leverages advanced technology to transform the traditional fabric and crafting retail experience. WeaveUp is a U.S.-based company that combines digital design with inkjet printing technology to streamline and personalize textile manufacturing.

Major players in the digital ink-jet printing on textiles market are Roland DG Corporation, HP Inc., Ricoh Company Ltd., Seiko Epson Corporation, Konica Minolta Inc., Brother Industries Ltd., AMICA SYSTEMS (Beijing) Co. Ltd., EFI Reggiani, Kornit Digital Ltd., SPGPrints B.V., Xaar plc, Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd., Durst Phototechnik AG, Shenzhen Runtianzhi Digital Equipment Co. Ltd., ColorJet Group, Fujifilm Sericol India Private Limited, Aleph S.r.l., Zimmer Austria Digital Printing Systems GmbH, Signstar Tech Co. Ltd., Splashjet Inkjet Ink Pvt. Ltd.

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

Digital inkjet printing on textiles is a printing technique that utilizes inkjet technology to directly transfer designs or images onto fabric. This method is highly versatile, allowing for precise, high-quality prints with intricate designs and vibrant colors. It uses specialized inkjet printers that apply liquid ink droplets to the fabric in a controlled manner.

The main types of digital inkjet printing on textiles include direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, direct-to-fabric printing, dye sublimation printing, and care label printing. DTG printing is a process that employs specialized inkjet technology to print detailed designs directly onto textiles, providing higher precision than traditional methods such as screen printing. These technologies, including inkjet and digital printing, are used on various textile types such as clothing, decorative fabrics, and industrial textiles, serving industries such as apparel, home furnishings, and automotive.

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The digital inkjet printing on textiles market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as custom textile printing, printing technology solutions, pre-press services, maintenance and support, and ink and dye supply. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The digital inkjet printing on textiles market also includes sales of inks, print heads and nozzles, workflow tools, heat press machines, and printer maintenance tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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