David Savastano, Editor10.03.22
Digital printing of textiles is a sizable market, with a lot of potential for growth ahead. Estimates place the ink market alone at $1 billion, and digital textile ink manufacturers say the best is yet to come.
Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, said that Epson continues to see growth in the market, with trends shifting from in-store to online purchasing. This is opening the door to more customization and quicker turnaround times.
“As such, textile printing can meet those needs, offering the ability to customize products and produce output quickly to meet shipping timelines,” Check said. “Additionally, larger retail stores are continuing to order smaller quantiles and are requesting new products on shorter timeframes to meet the ever-changing fashion trends, making it necessary for designers and textile manufacturing to produ
Tim Check, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, said that Epson continues to see growth in the market, with trends shifting from in-store to online purchasing. This is opening the door to more customization and quicker turnaround times.
“As such, textile printing can meet those needs, offering the ability to customize products and produce output quickly to meet shipping timelines,” Check said. “Additionally, larger retail stores are continuing to order smaller quantiles and are requesting new products on shorter timeframes to meet the ever-changing fashion trends, making it necessary for designers and textile manufacturing to produ
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