Digital printing directly transfers digital images to various media. Higher cost per page than traditional offset printing. Eliminates the need for printing plates, unlike analog methods. Offers faster turnaround time and variable data printing capabilities
Woodblock printing preceded paper printing in East Asia and Europe. Hand-coloring was used for early color printing in Europe and China. Chinese woodcuts featured multiple colors from 13th century. Japanese nishiki-e technique spread rapidly from 1760s
Printmaking creates artworks by transferring ink from various surfaces. Traditional printmaking uses hand-processed techniques, not electronic machines. Prints are original impressions, not copies of other works
Textile printing applies color to fabric in definite patterns. Woodblock printing originated in China before 220 CE/AD. Textile printing reached Europe via Islamic world in 12th century
Textile market grew from $638.03 billion in 2023 to $689.54 billion in 2024. Market is expected to reach $903.45 billion by 2028 at 7.0% CAGR. Asia-Pacific region was largest in 2023, followed by Western Europe
A3 is the largest size in the A series, measuring 297mm x 420mm. Standardised in 1975 by ISO 216 international convention. Has a printing surface area of 0.125m² or 1250cm²