21.03.23 – Trends in textile printing
On-demand manufacturing is on the rise
Textile printing is in the early stages of a digital transformation, but progress is incremental. Less than 10% of printed textiles are now digitally printed, so there is tremendous growth opportunity, industry observers say. Textile printing consultant Johnny Shell likens it to a massive ship which takes a long time to change directions.

Santee Printing now has digital print machines that print on both cotton and polyester. © EFi Reggiani