Direct-To-Garment Printing Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Direct-To-Garment Printing Market Report is Segmented by Substrate (Cotton, Silk, Polyester, and Other Substrates), Ink (Reactive, Acid, and Other Inks), Application (Clothing and Apparel, Home Decor, Technical Textiles, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America [United States and Canada], Europe [United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America [Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America], and Middle East and Africa [Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Rest of the Middle East and Africa]). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Direct-To-Garment Printing Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Direct-to-Garment Printing Market Size

Direct-to-Garment Printing Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 0.87 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.07 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.13 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Direct-to-Garment Printing Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Direct-to-Garment Printing Market Analysis

The Direct-to-Garment Printing Market size is estimated at USD 0.87 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.07 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.13% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The direct-to-garment printing market has seen significant changes in recent years, driven by new technology, the growing e-commerce sector, changing consumer preferences, and a fast-evolving textile industry. These advancements have improved print quality and color accuracy, making creating detailed designs and bright colors on various fabrics easier.
  • Modern direct-to-garment printers are more efficient, allowing quicker production times and larger volumes. This meets the demand for on-demand printing on textiles, reducing inventory costs and waste. This technology is especially beneficial for small and medium-sized businesses due to its low setup cost.
  • Direct-to-garment printing is popular for many applications, including clothing and home decor. The high demand for personalized apparel and home decor items drives market growth. Additionally, the need for sustainable printing practices is increasing demand for direct-to-garment printing, as it uses eco-friendly inks.
  • The growing need for customized textiles in the educational and corporate sectors is creating new growth opportunities for the market. Brands use direct-to-garment printing to produce branded merchandise and promotional items.
  • Direct-to-garment printing works best on 100% natural fabrics, while synthetic fabrics like polyester need pre-treatment and may not produce the best results. This could slow the market growth. However, the ongoing innovation research and development of printer and ink manufacturers may overcome these fabric compatibility challenges.

Direct-to-Garment Printing Industry Overview

The direct-to-garment printing market is fragmented due to the presence of various global players. The key players include Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd, Ricoh Company Ltd, Seiko Epson Corporation, The M&R Companies, Brother International Corporation, aeoon Technologies GmbH, and Kornit Digital Ltd. The players in the market are focusing on technological advancement through product launches, acquisitions, and expansion to stay competitive in the market.

January 2024: Seiko Epson Corporation announced the SureColor F-Series direct-to-garment (DTG) printer launch. The new printer will help the company serve small and medium-sized businesses. The new printer is compact and cost-effective, delivering high-quality output to empower designers to spend more time creating and honing their craft. It will help the brand leverage DTG printing in-house and expand print services.

Direct-to-Garment Printing Market Leaders

  1. Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.

  2. Ricoh Company, Ltd. 

  3. Seiko Epson Corporation

  4. The M&R Companies

  5. aeoon Technologies GmbH

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Direct-to-Garment Printing Market News

  • April 2024: Stratasys Ltd announced the launch of the Direct-to-Garment (D2G) solution. The launch of a new solution will help the company cater to the growing need for customization and personalization fashion. The D2G solution is ideal for customizing and personalizing various fabric types, including cotton, polyester, denim, and linen, allowing the brands to facilitate personalized and bespoke designs for customers.
  • January 2024: Kornit Digital Ltd announced the commercial availability of the Apollo direct-to-garment platform. It can annually decorate over 1.5 million garments. This would help the brands and retailers shorten lead times, reduce the total cost of ownership, and improve margins for short-to-medium run production.

Direct-to-Garment Printing Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Demand for Small-volume Printing Capabilities and Trend for On-demand Gateway
    • 5.1.2 Growing Trend for Home Decor among Consumers
  • 5.2 Market Challenge
    • 5.2.1 Difficult to Print on Certain Material

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Substrate
    • 6.1.1 Cotton
    • 6.1.2 Silk
    • 6.1.3 Polyester
    • 6.1.4 Other Substrates
  • 6.2 By Ink
    • 6.2.1 Reactive
    • 6.2.2 Acid
    • 6.2.3 Other Inks
  • 6.3 By Application
    • 6.3.1 Clothing and Apparel
    • 6.3.2 Home Decor
    • 6.3.3 Technical Textiles
    • 6.3.4 Other Applications
  • 6.4 By Geography***
    • 6.4.1 North America
    • 6.4.1.1 United States
    • 6.4.1.2 Canada
    • 6.4.2 Europe
    • 6.4.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 6.4.2.2 Germany
    • 6.4.2.3 France
    • 6.4.2.4 Italy
    • 6.4.3 Asia
    • 6.4.3.1 China
    • 6.4.3.2 India
    • 6.4.3.3 Japan
    • 6.4.3.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 6.4.4 Latin America
    • 6.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 6.4.4.2 Mexico
    • 6.4.4.3 Argentina
    • 6.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 6.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 6.4.5.2 South Africa
    • 6.4.5.3 United Arab Emirates

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles*
    • 7.1.1 Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd
    • 7.1.2 Ricoh Company Ltd
    • 7.1.3 Seiko Epson Corporation
    • 7.1.4 The M&R Companies
    • 7.1.5 Brother International Corporation
    • 7.1.6 aeoon Technologies GmbH
    • 7.1.7 GROUP ROQ (S. Roque- Maquinas e Tecnologia Laser SA Group)
    • 7.1.8 Kornit Digital Ltd
    • 7.1.9 Foshan Nuowei Digital Printing Equipment Co. Ltd
    • 7.1.10 Xin Flying

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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***In the final report, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand will be studied together as 'Asia Pacific'. Other European Countries will be studied together as 'Rest of Europe', Other Asian Countries will be studied together as 'Rest of Asia Pacific', Other Latin American Countries will be studied together as ' Rest of Latin America', and Other Middle East and African Countries will be studied together as ' Rest of Middle East and Africa'
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Direct-to-Garment Printing Industry Segmentation

Direct-to-garment printing is the method used to print custom graphics and images directly onto pre-made clothing instead of rolls of textiles. Direct-to-garment printing technology extracts images directly from digital files for printing. This method empowers DTG printers to achieve a broad spectrum of colors with exceptional resolution and sharpness. DTG technology is versatile and can print on various fabrics, from traditional cotton to modern polyester and even blends. However, it excels particularly in natural fabrics. It offers highly detailed short production run prints for custom printing. Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing technology is at the forefront, delivering clear, high-quality images. Avoiding traditional setups and printing directly from digital files offers excellent flexibility, allowing textiles to be produced in any quantity. This new digital printing technology redefines aspects such as efficiency, quality, and customization options in the printing industry.

The direct-to-garment printing market is segmented by substrate (cotton, silk, polyester, and other substrates), ink (reactive, acid, and other inks), application (clothing and apparel, home decor, technical textiles, and other applications), and geography (North America [United States and Canada], Europe [United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe], Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific], Latin America [Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America], and Middle East and Africa [Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Rest of the Middle East and Africa]). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Substrate Cotton
Silk
Polyester
Other Substrates
By Ink Reactive
Acid
Other Inks
By Application Clothing and Apparel
Home Decor
Technical Textiles
Other Applications
By Geography*** North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Asia China
India
Japan
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
United Arab Emirates
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Direct-to-Garment Printing Market Research Faqs

How big is the Direct-to-Garment Printing Market?

The Direct-to-Garment Printing Market size is expected to reach USD 0.87 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.13% to reach USD 1.07 billion by 2030.

What is the current Direct-to-Garment Printing Market size?

In 2025, the Direct-to-Garment Printing Market size is expected to reach USD 0.87 billion.

Who are the key players in Direct-to-Garment Printing Market?

Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd., Ricoh Company, Ltd., Seiko Epson Corporation, The M&R Companies and aeoon Technologies GmbH are the major companies operating in the Direct-to-Garment Printing Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Direct-to-Garment Printing Market?

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Direct-to-Garment Printing Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Direct-to-Garment Printing Market.

What years does this Direct-to-Garment Printing Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Direct-to-Garment Printing Market size was estimated at USD 0.83 billion. The report covers the Direct-to-Garment Printing Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Direct-to-Garment Printing Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Direct-to-Garment Printing Industry Report

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