{"id":28653,"date":"2022-12-13T14:22:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T14:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kornit.com\/magazine\/?p=28653"},"modified":"2024-12-25T12:33:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T12:33:57","slug":"why-on-demand-direct-to-garment-why-now-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kornit.com\/magazine\/why-on-demand-direct-to-garment-why-now-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why on-demand direct-to-garment? Why now?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world is shifting to online. E-commerce is exploding. That\u2019s a fact, and it\u2019s only going to increase. Why wouldn\u2019t it? It\u2019s a world of comfort and control at the click of a fingertip. It\u2019s endless options, 24\/7. According to industry experts, it is estimated that by 2024 two-thirds of apparel in the U.S. will be purchased online.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rise of eCommerce has created a new kind of consumer; one that wants more variety with every click, and one that wants it fast. This is forcing brands to rethink production and turn to on-demand digital production &#8212; and turn to textile printers who can answer the bell, both in terms of speed and quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><b>Direct-to-Garment On-Demand Production<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kornit.com\/direct-to-garment\/\">Direct-to-garment<\/a> (DTG) is fast, arguably the only mode of production capable of keeping pace with the market demands. Furthermore, with new workflow solutions that integrate Point-of-Sale, product catalogues, production floor, and shipping logistics, textile printers can now offer their clients a truly end-to-end solution that is aligned with the world of eCommerce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><b>It\u2019s a personal world<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As today\u2019s consumers spend so much time on social media, inspired by celebrities, social causes and time sensitive events, it\u2019s only natural they want to purchase that t-shirt they just saw and tell the world what they\u2019re all about right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTG lets you translate what you just saw on social media 5 minutes ago into something you\u2019ll be wearing by tomorrow (thank you Amazon next day delivery). With the push of a button, any inspiration appearing on Etsy can appear on any garment you want; DTG printing recreates images and memes in photo realistic detail. This opens new revenue streams for individual creators as well as the many creative online entrepreneurs and marketplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><b>Green is the new Black<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumers are increasingly demanding responsible and sustainable production practices, while brands are looking to put an end to their chronic over-production and excess inventory problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTG delivers on both fronts. By printing only what is truly needed, on-demand is the most practical solution to eliminating inventory waste, making it highly desirable for brands. By removing harmful plastisol and byproducts from production, and using water-based inks, DTG answers the widespread demand for sustainable, eco-friendly (low carbon footprint) practices that comply with the strictest regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><b>Driving growth, increasing margins with the hybrid model<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile printers no longer have to choose between DTG and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kornit.com\/glossary\/screen-printing-definition\/\">Screen printing<\/a>. By using the hybrid model, they can keep their screen printing for long runs and enjoy the benefits of DTG for short runs, gaining greater operational flexibility and making every order profitable, regardless of run length.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DTG delivers superior quality, handles complex designs on multiple fabrics, and offers an advanced color gamut to address the latest fashion trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you can take on every job, you can capitalize on every opportunity. Waste less, and optimize every resource\u2014labor, capital, and materials\u2014to generate greater profit for your shop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"the-world-is-shifting-to-online-and-e-commerce-is-exploding-that-s-a-fact-and-it-s-only-going-to-increase-why-wouldn-t-it-with-control-at-the-consumer-s-fingertips-in-the-comfort-of-their-home-it-s-a-world-of-unlimited-options-24-7-industry-experts-estimate-that-by-2024-two-thirds-of-apparel-in-the-u-s-will-be-purchased-online\"><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world is shifting to online. E-commerce is exploding. That\u2019s a fact, and it\u2019s only going to increase. Why wouldn\u2019t it? It\u2019s a world of comfort and control at the click of a fingertip. It\u2019s endless options, 24\/7. 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