Digital Textile Printing: A Comprehensive Review of CAD, Color Management, and Digital Inkjet Technologies

This paper looks at the big changes happening in textile printing because of digital technology. It focuses on two main parts: the important role of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and the development of digital ink-jet printing (DIJP) machines over the last ten years. We explain how these two technologies are connected. The paper shows how the industry is moving away from old methods like screen printing to new, faster digital ways. We discuss how designs are made on computers, the problems of matching colours correctly, the different types of printing machines and inks, and how fabric must be prepared. The review also talks about the good and bad points of digital printing, like how it allows for custom orders and less waste, but is still slower and more expensive for big jobs. By putting together information from many studies, this paper gives a full picture of digital textile printing. It explains that while the technology is still growing, it is already changing how textiles are designed and made, leading to more personal, fast, and eco-friendly production.