Digital Clothing Printing Is Booming
Why Digital Clothing Printing in the UK Is Booming
What It Means for Apparel Brands
The global digital clothing printing industry is booming. A recent report predicts that the market will grow from $2.99 billion in 2024 to $8.90 billion by 2034. While these figures reflect global demand, the UK clothing market is very much part of that shift and the opportunity for British apparel brands is growing fast.
At Teesh, we support fashion brands, merch creators and businesses with digital clothing printing in the UK. We offer no minimum orders, fast nationwide delivery and an easy-to-use online design studio. Here’s what’s driving this growth and why it matters for UK clothing businesses.
Contents
- Global Growth, Local Impact
- UK Market Data
- On-Demand Customisation
- Technology and Quality
- Benefits for UK-Based Clothing Brands
- How to Start Printing Custom Clothing
- Conclusion: A UK Opportunity
Global Growth, Local Impact
The expansion of digital clothing printing is being driven by faster turnaround times, lower setup costs, and the growing popularity of personalised clothing. This trend spans fashion, events, sportswear and online merchandise.
In the past, clothing businesses had to order in bulk and hold stock. Now, digital direct-to-garment (DTG) printing allows for one-off production, testing new designs and reacting quickly to trends. The global shift is giving local businesses a powerful new toolkit to stay competitive.
UK Market Data
Closer to home, the UK DTG clothing printing market is also growing. Research from Horizon Grand View shows it was valued at around $130.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $274 million by 2030 — a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%.
That growth is being driven by increased demand for eco-conscious production, fast turnaround times and more niche or limited-run fashion brands entering the market. It’s also part of the wider shift toward Industry 4.0 and mass personalisation.
On-Demand Customisation
Customers today expect more variety and personalisation. From influencer merch drops to startup streetwear lines, print-on-demand has become a preferred model. It reduces upfront costs and allows brands to scale with confidence.
Digital clothing printing makes that possible. You can offer unique designs, personalised garments and fast fulfilment without the risk of overstocking or wasting inventory. Teesh helps you do that with our UK-based DTG service and no-minimum ordering.
Technology and Quality
Modern DTG printers produce high-resolution prints using water-based inks that are soft to the touch and long-lasting. Cotton garments retain vibrancy after repeated washing, and there’s no need for expensive setup like in screen printing.
This means smaller brands can now deliver results that rival high-street retailers. Whether it’s a bold graphic tee, minimal logo placement or full-colour artwork, digital methods offer sharp detail and consistent quality.
Benefits for UK-Based Clothing Brands
If you’re based in the UK, the rise of digital printing offers major advantages:
- Print locally, avoid international delays
- No minimum order quantities – print one or print hundreds
- Fast shipping across the UK
- Low-waste, eco-friendlier production
- Support for screen printing and embroidery when needed
How to Start Printing Custom Clothing
It’s easy to begin offering custom clothing with Teesh. We support everyone from first-time creators to large-scale fulfilment clients.
- Visit our online design studio – upload your design, add text, preview layout
- Choose from premium blank garments – t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and more
- Place your order – no minimum quantity required
- We print in the UK and ship directly to you
We also accept batch or bulk orders, perfect for events, campaigns or brand launches.
A UK Opportunity
The global growth in digital clothing printing is clear – and the UK is part of that transformation. With demand rising and tech improving, there’s never been a better time for clothing brands to adopt this flexible, fast and sustainable approach to production.
Teesh is proud to be part of that change. We help UK businesses and creators print high-quality custom garments with ease. Premium DTG results delivered nationwide.