The local digital and screen-printing markets are expected to grow further due to the growing need for personalized and high-quality printing solutions. This presents potential for both domestic and international businesses. DS Printech China, Asia’s leading digital and screen-printing platform, is rapidly approaching exhibitor registration. It will be held from November 11–13, 2024, at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Every year, several important suppliers and buyers use the show, which provides an excellent venue for networking and embracing innovations that support industry advancement.
Ms. Wilmet Shea, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., made the following statement regarding shifting consumer behavior in the textile printing market: “Over the last few years, both the digital and screen printing markets have experienced substantial growth.” The recent trend of customer behavior leaning towards customization has created even more opportunities for the home market. Suppliers are improving their printing processes and raw ingredients to fulfil these changing needs. For industry participants looking to discover these technologies and seize fresh business opportunities, DS Printech is the event to attend.
Given the flexibility that digital textile printing offers, the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5% over the next eight years as consumers seek prints on a variety of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and silk, as well as on apparel, banners, and household items like bedsheets and curtains. One of the benefits of using inkjet printing technology is that it can produce customized designs in small batch sizes and various color schemes.
Speaking at the November event last year, Brother Machinery Shanghai Ltd.’s sales manager, Mr. Yi Zhang, stated: “Our digital apparel printers are applicable to ready-to-wear items like shoes, hats, and towels.” Because producing plates was expensive in the past, printing had to be done in big quantities. With today’s increased demand for customization, modern technology enables us to produce small batches without keeping inventory.
Innovation in technology and personalization are also driving market potential for screen printing. Automation, digital printing technology integration, and direct-to-garment screen printing are examples of recent innovations. With increased disposable incomes, fashion has become a crucial component of consumer identity, especially for the younger, more independent generations. Textile makers and retailers are using screen printing technology to fill a creative vacuum, as the global market is predicted to develop at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% by 2030.
“I am optimistic about the prospects of the screen-printing industry,” stated Mr. Zhiyong Wang, sales manager of Great World Ink Paint, during his presentation at the same edition. Even if digital inkjet printing is becoming more widely used, screen printing is still necessary for some products since it is not always a feasible alternative.
Prominent vendors from all around the world come to the exhibition to showcase their most recent technologies. 318 exhibitors from seven nations and regions and 11,000 visitors from 50 countries and regions attended the Guangzhou edition in 2023.
China Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association (CSGIA), Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., and Guangzhou Teyin Exhibition Service are the co-organizers of DS Printech China.
The dates of DS Printech China – Guangzhou are November 11–13, 2024.
