The 3 Best Digital Fabric Printers for 2024

Digital fabric printing, fueled by technological advancements in ink formulations and printing processes, has revolutionized the apparel and home décor industries. They can produce vibrant, intricate designs with unprecedented precision and customization on various fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, and polyester. What are the best fabric printers in 2024, and which one is ideal for you?

In this blog, we will introduce three top textile printing machines from HPRT and provide insights into selecting the best textile printer for your needs.

What Type of Digital Fabric Printer Do You Need?

There are many brands and models of digital fabric printers on the market. For garment manufacturers and fabric processors, the first step is to determine your type of digital fabric printers. The common types are:

1. Digital-to-fabric printer: ideal for natural fibers like cotton and linen. It provides high-resolution prints with excellent color accuracy.

2. Dye sublimation printer: Perfect for synthetic fabrics such as polyester, this printer ensures vibrant and durable prints. It is widely used for sportswear and activewear.

3. Hybrid printer: Combining screen and digital printing technologies, this printer offers versatility and efficiency. It can handle a variety of fabrics and is suitable for both small and large print runs.

Choosing the right type of digital fabric printer starts with identifying the fabric you want to print on and selecting the appropriate ink chemistry. For example, if you are printing on polyester materials like jerseys and yoga wear, a dye sublimation printer is suitable. In contrast, digital-to-fabric printers are ideal for home décor items like cotton bed sheets and linen tablecloths.

Below is a table of fabrics, inks, and corresponding fabric printing machine types to help you quickly master the matching process.

Best Fabric Printers for 2024

1. Digital-to-Fabric Printer HPRT DA188S

The HPRT DA188S is a high-speed direct to fabric printer designed for maximum productivity and quality. This industrial fabric printer is suitable for a wide range of fabrics, including cotton, linen, silk, polyester, and blends.

The HPRT DA188S is equipped with 32 Kyocera industrial print heads, a maximum cloth width of 1900mm, and a maximum speed of up to 1080㎡/h, fully meeting your large fabric printing needs in the apparel, home décor, and other fields.

Additionally, this rolll-to-roll digital textile printer features precise ink drop control with variable ink drop nozzle capabilities from 4-72pL ink drops and 16 gray levels, ensuring exquisite and ultra-clear textile printing quality while maintaining speed.

2. Dye Sublimation Printer HPRT DA186T PLUS

The HPRT DA186T PLUS is a high-speed roll to roll dye sublimation digital textile printer, perfect for continuous large-scale and high-quality digital printing on polyester and polyester-cotton blend fabrics.

This dye sublimation printer is equipped with 24 Kyocera industrial print heads, a maximum paper feeding width of 1900mm, and a maximum speed of up to 1080㎡/h at 400*600dpi.

The HPRT DA186T PLUS supports printing on both large rolls and thin paper with a minimum weight of 31g/㎡, significantly reducing material loss and printing costs from proofing to mass production.

Its ink color options include six colors: C, M, Y, K, Lk, and Lm, providing a richer and more flexible color printing solution. As one of the best printer for fabric printing, the HPRT DA186T PLUS is ideal for printing outdoor sportswear, home décor items like carpets, throw pillows, tablecloths, wall hangings, and the emerging market of advertising flags and banners.

3. Hybrid Online Sizing Flat Bed Screen + Digital Textile Printer HPRT DA18FS Hybrid

The HPRT DA18FS Hybrid is a advanced textile printing workflow solution that combines inline pretreatment, screen printing, and digital printing technologies for unparalleled flexibility and productivity. 

● Wet-on-Wet Printing

This hybrid printer uses wet-on-wet printing technology, meaning the fabric is pre-coated in-line and remains wet or moist throughout the printing process. This method results in more vibrant colors, better penetration, and approximately 30% ink savings, especially suitable for natural fiber fabrics.

● Flatbed Screen Printing

Additionally, its flatbed screen printing module allows for the addition of special effects like gold and silver powders to the fabric.

● Flexible Customization Options

The HPRT DA18FS Hybrid has a maximum fabric feeding width of 2000mm, can be equipped with up to 64 Kyocera print heads, and uses 8 colors: C, M, Y, K, O, B, R, G. The number of print heads and ink colors can be customized according to your needs.

All our digital fabric printers feature a modular design and are equipped with various intelligent systems, such as an automatic cleaning system and an automatic ink supply system, simplifying manual operation and enhancing equipment efficiency.

Our specially developed user-friendly RIP system, HPRT PRINT, features an intuitive interface and rich functions for straightforward operation by the user.

HPRT is a Chinese professional supplier of digital fabric printing solutions, boasting a robust portfolio of best fabric printers and high-quality inks. Our extensive range of fabric printer models caters to diverse printing needs, from high-speed roll-to-roll printing to hybrid machines, allowing you to select the ideal model for your business.

When choosing the best fabric printer, here are some important factors to consider.

● Budget: Balance initial costs with long-term value.

● Production Volume and Speed: Match the machine's capacity to your business needs.

● Fabric Compatibility and Ink Types: Ensure the textile printing machine suits the fabrics and inks you plan to use.

● Service, Maintenance, and Ease of Use: Choose a fabric printer with reliable support and user-friendly features.

● Cost of Materials and Ongoing Expenses: Consider the long-term costs of inks and materials.

● Size and Workspace Considerations: Ensure the printer fits within your available space.

If you're looking to purchase a digital fabric printer for your textile or garment factory, or if you're considering upgrading your textile printing machine, we invite you to contact us. HPRT will provide you with professional digital textile printing solutions tailored to your needs.