Digital printing of textiles has many advantages, which are helping to drive its growth. Advantages noted by Zoch of Kornit Digital include the ability to use sustainable pigment inks, virtually unlimited graphics and color capabilities, low and consistent cost per print allowing profit from any number of orders, fast push-button on-demand production and fabrics and application versatility.
Daplyn points out that digital textile printing is a more flexible production process that enables retailers and brands to monitor inventory and print on demand, rather than investing in large inventories that may end up unsold or destroyed.
“Digital printing offers a solution to the growing need for environmental impact, using less chemicals, water and waste in the process. Also, let’s not forget the option of migrating production processes closer to the point of sale , thereby reducing the logistical impact on the merchandise sold.”
• Environmentally friendly – “Conventional dyeing is the second largest source of water pollution globally, according to the United Nations Environment Programme, and a few years ago it was noted that printed textiles have significantly reduced water waste in the industry,”. “Furthermore, it can provide a lot of wasted fabric. For designers using traditional textile manufacturing, there will be a considerable minimum yardage requirement for first-run samples, whereas when digitally printing textiles the samples can be a yard of fabric, if Designs or colors that are not popular can reduce waste.”
• Design - "For designers, it provides the ability to design with virtually no limit on the number of colors or pattern size,". “They can order almost any quantity of fabric without having to meet very high minimum order quantities. This makes the process easier for different projects, from boutique upholstery needs to large retail orders.”
• Manufacturing - "Digital production and textile printing allow PSPs to accept a variety of customers, from small boutique orders to large retail orders using the same equipment,", "Textile equipment can be used to make fabrics for home decor, apparel, soft signage, and more - And has the potential to expand product offerings and improve ROI.”
