Digital Textile Printing Equipment Market

Digital Textile Printing Equipment Market Size

The global digital textile printing equipment market was estimated at USD 4.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.3 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2034. The market for digital textile printing equipment is growing rapidly, because of a greater need for customized and short-run production. Consumers today are more inclined to spend on personalization across a range of items including fashion, home décor, and promotional products. Digital deployment methods meet these requirements effectively.

Unlike traditional methods, digital textile printing also provides rapid prototyping, quicker turnaround times, and low-cost small batch production which is not possible with traditional methods. This advantage makes it the most preferred method by small brands, online retailers, and designers who wish to showcase their unique, limited-edition products without the hassle of bulk production. With the ever-growing “fast fashion” trend and the expansion of e-commerce websites, there is greater reliance on digital printing as the preferred means for on-demand textile manufacturing.

Market growth continues to be driven by refinements in printing technology, business ink chemistry, and “green” or environmentally friendly inks. The development of high-speed, single-pass printers, better printhead features, the adoption of green inks, enhanced performance, and environmental sustainability have all contributed to improvements in digital textile printing. As a result, digital printing has become more versatile across different industries since it now utilizes cotton, silk, polyester, and blend fabrics.

Furthermore, greater emphasis on sustainable manufacturing, alongside reduced water and energy consumption, is accelerating the adoption of digital technology in the industry. According to the European Digital Textile Conference, water and energy consumption is reduced by 90% and 30% respectively, increasing the appeal of cost-effective digital printing to manufacturers wishing to enhance their sustainability effort.

Digital Textile Printing Equipment Market Trends

• In the market for digital textile printing equipment, the focus on sustainability is growing. The globalization of eco-friendly practices has compelled manufacturers to invest in green technologies, as reported by the Textile Exchange. Kornit Digital is at the forefront of this change with its waterless, pigment-based solutions that minimize waste and environmental damage. Also, the adoption of waterless printing methods is expected to increase at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, as stated by the European Textile Machinery Association (ETMA).
  
• The application of Automation and AI on processes such as digital textile printing is steadily increasing with the aim of streamlining processes, increasing accuracy as well as eliminating any human mistakes. According to the report by World Textile Information Network (WTiN), the uptake of automation within the textile printing sector raises productivity by 25%, which is further enhanced with the application of AI systems due to improved resource allocation and color precision. For instance, Epson with their new printers which include self-maintaining systems, automated fabric handling, and sophisticated color processing units.
  

Trump Administration Tariffs

• During the Trump administration, the tariffs on Chinese and other imported machinery which impacted many digital textiles printing equipment, escalated their operational costs. This straining imposition financially burdened small and medium-sized textile companies in the U.S. that imported advanced technology.
  
• Tariffs on equipment significantly disrupted previously stable global supply chains, leading to persistent terminal delays and restricted access to sourcing essential machinery. Manufacturers were forced to either seek alternative suppliers or absorb increased costs. Consequently, the adoption of new digital printing technologies has progressed at a slower pace.
  
• Policies regarding trade of digital textile equipment indirectly brought change to the borders of U.S. by encouraging R&D and manufacturing within the U.S. Consequently, a number of domestic firms began to purposefully invest in innovative technologies and industrial grade self-sufficiency in order to mitigate reliance on foreign equipment—complementing and advancing the overarching U.S. policy on domestic manufacturing.
  

Digital Textile Printing Equipment Market Analysis

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• Printers dominate the digital textile printing equipment market due to their role in transferring digital designs onto fabric with precision and speed. They are responsible for the direct execution of print tasks, which makes them useful in fashion, home décor, and soft signage applications.
  
• Their technological evolution, particularly in terms of printhead design, multi-pass vs. single-pass systems, and compatibility with diverse fabric types, has further enhanced their market growth. According to data from the Textile Machinery Association (TMAS) and VDMA Textile Machinery, printers account for over 50% of total capital investment in digital textile production lines, reflecting their critical value and high utilization rates.
  
• On the other hand, the post treatment solutions segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% during 2025 to 2034 and is essential for ensuring the durability and colorfastness of prints. These systems perform tasks like steaming, washing, and drying—crucial for fixing inks and preparing textiles for end use. According to the European Textile Machinery Association (CEMATEX), around 15-20% of textile production lines include integrated post-treatment systems to meet export-grade finishing standards, especially in applications involving reactive and acid inks.

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Based on ink type, the digital textile printing equipment market is segmented into sublimation, reactive, acid, pigment and others (disperse, etc.). The sublimation segment accounted for a market share of around 34.2% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% through 2034.

• Due to the electric color production and due to high durability achieved on synthetic compounds and polyester fabrics, sublimation ink have become the predominant ink type used at digital textile printing. This ink type is heavily utilized in the production of sportswear, signage, and other promotional products as they need extreme wash fastness and unblemished resolution of images.
  
• Additionally, the ink’s eco-efficiency due to lesser water requirement and reduced post-processing enhances its value. Shift toward synthetic-based textiles has boosted the business of sublimation printers and inks, which has been aggressively marketed by industry leaders like Mimaki and Epson.
  

Based on distribution channel type, the market is segmented into direct and indirect. The direct segment accounted for a market share of around 62.9% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% till 2034.

• The direct distribution channel is dominant in the digital textile printing equipment market because manufacturers can cultivate closer ties with end-users to improve service and obtain useful feedback. Such a model facilitates customization of customer support, technical training, and after-sales support, which is critical for digitally operated complex printing systems.
  
• Kornit Digital and Brother Industries, for instance, tend to bypass third-party distributors to enhance brand capture and engage more with users.

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U.S. digital textile printing equipment market size surpassed USD 600 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2034.

• As a result of fostering innovation as well as the rapid growth of the fashion industry, custom apparel, and interior decor, the market for digital textile printing equipment is heavily capitalized on in the U.S. Kornit Digital and EFI, with their vertical integration, aggressively dominate the advanced DTG and roll-to-roll systems market. 
  
• Germany is one of the major countries in the European region's digital textile printing equipment market and is growing at a CAGR of 5% for the forecast period of 2025-2034. Durst and SPGPrints focus on high volume production and make use of precision and sustainability which significantly boosts their dominance in global market share and remains unparalleled.
  
• In China, the market for digital textile printing equipment is growing at a CAGR of 5.8% for the forecast period of 2025-2034. In China, Homer and Atexco, with the aid of the ever-growing digitalization movement, boost the textile manufacturing ecosystem. China’s low-cost manufacturing and equipment solution, enables the country to fulfill growing domestic demand while further boosting exports.
  

Digital Textile Printing Equipment Market Share

The global digital textile printing equipment industry is moderately fragmented with the top 5 players, such as Kornit, Epson, Mimaki, Durst Phototechnik, EFI hold a market share of 15%-20%.

• Kornit Concentrates on sustainable direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-fabric (DTF) solutions using water-free technology. It targets on demand and short-run production for fashion and ecommerce retailers.
  
• Epson emphasizes reliability in precision printing, maintaining a strong suite of dye-sublimation and DTG printers. Utilizes brand equity and international presence to service small to medium enterprises and industrial customers.
  
• Mimaki provides an extensive array of textile printers, specializing in dye-sublimation and hybrid machines and it also serves customization and creative industries through versatile color quality.
  
• Durst concentrates on high-speed industrial roll-to-roll printing for large scale textile printing manufacturers and Automated systems, workflow integration, and high-caliber print quality set them apart.
  
• EFI focuses on the industrial market for textiles with single-pass high-speed digital printers, notably the Reggiani series and Uses comprehensive workflow software and ink system advances to optimize processes and remove steps in textile production.
  

Digital Textile Printing Equipment Market Companies

Major players operating in the digital textile printing equipment industry are:

• Atexco
• Brother Industries
• D.Gen
• Durst Phototechnik
• EFI (Electronics For Imaging)
• HP Inc.
• JTeck
• Klieverik
• Konica Minolta
• Kornit Digital
• Mimaki Engineering
• MS Printing Solutions
• Roland DG
• Seiko Epson
• Veika
  

? The competitive factors for players in the market of textile printing equipment are print speed, quality, ink versatility, sustainability, and the total cost of ownership. The development of new environmentally friendly inks, automation, and multi-fabric handling add some useful competitive advantage. For instance, Kornit has achieved competitive advantage with waterless and sustainable printing technology, such as NeoPigment Robusto ink, which requires minimal pre and post treatment on a wide range of textiles, which saves energy, water, and other resources.

Digital Textile Printing Equipment Industry News

• In September 2024, Mimaki revealed their new lineup of printers which includes the TS330-3200DS hybrid direct and transfer sublimation printer and the TxF300-1600 direct-to-film solution. They hope to achieve better flexibility, quality, and productivity for print businesses through these models to meet market needs.
  
• In June 2024, Epson revealed a new plan to build an inkjet printhead production line in Japan with a budget of USD 34 million. The building is set to be operational by September 2025 and is expected to increase the company's current printhead production capacity 4-fold to keep up with global demand.
  
• In February 2024, D. Gen has launched Artrix H8, a digital textile printer which incorporates CBS (Coating Before Sublimation) technology. The newly developed technology enables direct pigment printing without pre- or post-treatment, enhancing cost efficiency and profitability by simplifying production.
  
• In August 2023, Atexco showcased the VEGA9180DI, high-speed digital textile printer with a maximum daily production of 15000 meters. The machine allows for intelligent systems such as printhead guarding and temperature management. It also has an online pretreatment process that improves the accessibility of ink and color expression.
  

This digital textile printing equipment market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Thousand units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Component Type

• Printers
• Pre-Treatment Machines
• Post-Treatment Machines
• Ink Supply & Curing Systems

Market, By Printing Process

• Direct-to-Fabric (DTF)
• Direct-to-Garment (DTG)

Market, By Ink Type

• Sublimation
• Reactive
• Acid
• Pigment
• Others (disperse, etc.)

Market, By End Use

• Clothing and Apparel
• Home Textiles
• Technical Textiles
• Soft Signage
• Flags and Banners
• Industrial Applications

Market, By Distribution channel

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada 
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa