Digital Textile Printing Market Trends, Industry & Size 2031

Report Description

The global digital textile printing market size was valued at around USD 2 billion in 2021, is projected to reach around 7.9 billion by 2030 and expanding at a CAGR of 14.9% during the forecast period, 2022–2030. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing demand for printed textiles.

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Digital textile printing is an innovative process that includes printing a pattern, design, and picture straight from a computer onto a specified surface using large-scale digital printing equipment, commonly known as an ink-jet printer. Digital textile printing process first starts with the ink preparation, as inks used in printing are manufactured according to the type of fiber including silk, polyester, and cotton. Some inks need drying and washing. Digital textile printing process uses inks that are generally water-soluble dyes.

This commercial printing process involves addition of ink droplets on the fabric surface and it continues as the fabric is fed into the printing device using a roller. This process is used on natural and synthetic fabric. Digital textile printing is commonly utilized in the printing of promotional clothing, banners, flags, and t-shirts as well as a variety of other textile applications. Traditional printing processes, such as offset printing and solid ink printing, employ toxic chemicals and solvents.

Advanced digital printing technology use minimal harmful chemicals and mild solvents. Technological advancements in digital textile printing such as UV gel reflects or absorbs sun radiation and provides protection against sunburn.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the economies of several countries. Governments of various countries sealed international boundaries, hence shipping and supply of compressors used in digital textile printing were hindered at multiple locations. Several display graphics companies were hampered, due to the pandemic. Digital textile printing reduces the procedure time and outperform the broader textile industry throughout the pandemic. The demand for new fabrics is expected to increase as the situation normalizes.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Rising demand for printed textiles and changing fashion trends are expected to drive the market.
• Increasing application of textile printing in automotive interior decoration and in vehicle wrapping is projected to propel the market during the forecast period.
• Hazardous effect of digital printing inks on infants and old people is anticipated to hinder the market.
• Volatile prices of raw materials are expected to hamper the market in the coming years.
• Technological advancements including 3D printing are projected to create lucrative opportunities for market players. 

Scope of the Report

The report on the global digital textile printing market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Market Segment Insights

Sublimation segment to expand at a considerable CAGR

On the basis of ink types, the digital textile printing market is segregated into sublimation, reactive, pigments, acid, direct dispense, and others. The sublimation segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, due to rising demand for dye-sublimation in customized printing services. The acid segment is anticipated to account for a major market share during the forecast period, owing to its usage in textile industry such as bleach process and to remove metal imperfections.

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Cotton segment to hold a significant share of the market

Based on substrates, the market is divided into silk, cotton, polyester, and others. The cotton segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market in the coming years, due to its high moisture control and prolonged durability. The silk segment accounts for a significant market share, as silk has anti-fungal property and helps to avoid allergies.

Soft signage segment to expand at a substantial CAGR

On the basis of applications, the digital textile printing market is segregated into signage, direct to garment, textile & decor, and household. The soft signage segment is anticipated to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for custom designs. The textile & decor segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market, due to increasing use of digital textile printing in home and decor.

North America is anticipated to constitute a key market share

In terms of regions, the market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the forecast period, due to rising disposable income of people in the region. The market in North America is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for printed fabrics and textiles in the region.

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