The total global textile market was 49.7 billion square metres in 2022 and is forecast to grow to 53.4 billion square metres in 2028 with a growth rate of 0.3% CAGR for the five years to 2028
Within this, the global digital textile market was 3.3 billion square metres in 2022 and is forecast to grow to 5.5 billion square metres in 2028, a growth rate of 8.3% CAGR for the period 2023-2028.
Apparel, home decor, signage and technical textiles continue to be key markets for inkjet. The future prospects in this segment remain highly positive as ordering chains, consumer habits, and sustainability concerns all favour digital print production.
Drawing on extensive primary research, this report analyzes the competitive landscape, market and technology trends through to 2028. This is quantified in a highly detailed data set for digital textile printing, segmented by machine type, fabric media, end use, geographic and national markets; and includes supplementary data on substrate and ink volumes.
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An assessment of the competitive landscape and an overview of current market activity
The regulations and legislation impacting the development of digital textile printing
Assessment of the key drivers and trends affecting the progression of the market to 2028.
What will you discover?
The desire for customized products is a significant driver for the adoption of digital textile printing
Digital textile printing continues to demonstrate strong growth opportunities for companies throughout the textile and printing supply chain
This study provides in-depth analysis of the evolving marketplace for digital textile printing equipment, with a focus on key growth segments and market drivers
It looks at the impact of market growth and technical innovation on inks, media and 25 end-use segments.
The Smithers methodology
This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research consisted of targeted interviews with material suppliers, converters and experts drawn from key markets. This was supported by secondary research in the form of extensive literature analysis of published data, official government statistics, domestic and international trade organisation data, company websites, industry reports, trade press articles, presentations, and attendance at trade events.
Who should buy the report?
Textile printing equipment manufacturers Ink and dye formulators and suppliers
Specialist textile media producers and distributors
Print service providers and buyers in the apparel and textile signage markets
Brand owners, retailers and other high-value textile users
Industry consultants, investors, and analysts
About the author
Jon Harper Smith has over 15 years' experience in the printing industry through his time working with Fujifilm and has extensive experience of industrial and package printing businesses with particular focus on industrial inkjet and flexo processes. He has a proven ability to develop complex cross-border businesses involving the provision of highly technical products that meet strict end user specifications.
Table of Contents
Executive summary
Introduction & methodology
Introduction
Objectives
Scope and definitions
Market segmentation
Methodology
Data
Definitions
Market overview
Introduction
Market drivers and trends
Personalization
E-commerce
On-demand
Supply chain localization
Microfactories
Sustainability
The textile production process
End of product life
Overstock: the unsold inventory problem
Covid-19 impact and market recovery
Competitive landscape
Brands
Amazon
Ralph Lauren
Shutterfly
Joann Fabrics
Unspun
Nike
Tegra
Vera Bradley
Delta Apparel
Equipment
DTG Printer OEMs
Aeoon
Brother
Epson
M&R
Ricoh
Roll-to-Roll Printer OEMs
DGI
Durst
EFI Reggiani
HP
Kornit Digital
MS Printing Solutions (Dover Corp.)
Chinese OEMs
Shenzen Homer Textile Tech Co. Ltd.
Oric
ShenZhen Handway Industrial Digital Equipment Co.,Ltd.
Print heads
Epson
HP
Konica Minolta
Kyocera
Ricoh
Pre-treatment application equipment
Fabric manufacturers
Consumable manufacturers
Inks
DuPont
Farbenpunkt
Iimak
Inkbank
Kodak
Sawgrass / Kiian / JTech
Zhuhai Dongchang Pigment Co., Ltd.
Pre-treatments
Raw materials manufacturers
Cabot
Covestro
Dainichiseika Color and Chemicals Mfg. (DNS)
FujiFilm Holdings Corporation
Lubrizol
Software
Adobe
Browzwear
Coldessi On-Demand
Gerber Technology
Optitex
Regulations, legislation and standards
Introduction
AATCC Testing Standards
ASTM Textile Standards
BLUESIGN
GREENGUARD GOLD Certification
Inditex's Clear to Wear
CERTAINT
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
OEKO-TEX
Sustainability and legislation
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Western Europe
European Green Deal
Eco-label
European Directive to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
China
US
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)
Print process markets and forecasts
Introduction
Direct-to-Garment (DTG)
Direct-to-Fabric
Direct to Film (DTF)
Roll-to-Roll
Printer types
Single-pass printers
Scanning head printers
Printer OEMs and consumables
Inks and coatings markets and forecasts
Introduction
Dye
Acid
Reactive dye (alkali)
Disperse dye
Disperse / hybrid direct sublimation
Dye sublimation
Pigment
Pigment versus dye inks
Digital pigment inks vs analogue pigment inks
Aqueous inkjet
Emulsion-based pigments
Solvent-based inkjet
Eco-solvent
UV inkjet
Other
End-use markets and forecasts
Introduction
Clothing
Swimwear
Sportswear
Fashion
Haute couture
Ties and scarves
Other clothing
Household
Upholstery
Carpets / floor coverings
Window curtains
Shower curtains
Bed linen
Decorative pillows
Towels
Wallcoverings
Other Household
Technical Textiles
Automotive
Sails
Medical
Protective clothing
Other technical
Display
Indoor
Banners and signage
Scenery, backdrops
Other indoor
Outdoor
Outdoor signage
Flags and banners
Other outdoor
Fabric types
Introduction
Natural
Cotton
Canvas and Linen
Silk
Wool
Synthetic
Polyester
Nylon
Other
Blends
Geographic markets
Introduction
Western Europe
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
UK
Other Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey
North America
US
Mexico
Canada
Asia
China
India
Other Asia
Latin America
Brazil
Other Latin America
Rest of World (RoW)
Tables
Global demand for digital textile printing by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by value (millions of Euro)
Ink volume ('000 litres or tonnes)
Ink OEM revenues (Euro millions)
Printer installed base (number of machines)
Printing output (millions of square meters)
Printing output (print service value, Euro million) excluding substrate
Value of installed base (Euro million)
Equipment sales (Euro million)
Summary of current exchange rates
Summary of fabric providers with prepared for digital print fabrics
Summary of fabric pretreatment providers
Global demand for digital textile printing by print process markets by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by print process markets by value (millions of Euro)
Summary of printer types
Global demand for digital textile printing by ink chemistry by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by ink chemistry by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by ink type by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by ink type by volume (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by dye ink type by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing dye ink type by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by end-use market by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by end-use market by volume (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by clothing subsegments by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by clothing subsegments by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by household subsegments by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by household subsegments by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by technical subsegments by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by technical subsegments by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by display subsegments by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by display subsegments by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by fabric type by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by fabric type by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by natural fabric types by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by natural fabric types by value (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by synthetic fabric types by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by synthetic fabric types by volume (millions of Euro)
Global demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (square meters)
Global demand for digital textile printing by region by value (millions of Euro)
Western Europe demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (square meters)
Western Europe demand for digital textile printing by region by value (Millions of Euro)
Eastern Europe demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (square meters)
Eastern Europe demand for digital textile printing by region by value (Millions of Euro)
North America demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (square meters)
North America demand for digital textile printing by region by value (Millions of Euro)
Asia demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (square meters)
Asia demand for digital textile printing by region by value (millions of Euro)
Latin America demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (square meters)
Latin America demand for digital textile printing by region by value (millions of Euro)
Rest of Global demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (square meters)
Rest of Global demand for digital textile printing by region by volume (millions of Euro)
Figures
World digital textile printing market penetration by volume (square meters)
Consumer interest in personalized textile products
Spending power by generation
The rise of e-commerce
US annual textile waste
Fashion executive plans to mitigate overstock
Amazon patent
Product technology adoption curve by print process
Market share by ink chemistry based on volume in 2023
Product technology adoption curve by ink technology
Product technology adoption curve by end use market
Global digital textile print market by end use share of volume