Kornit Digital launches footwear printing solution

On-demand printing company Kornit Digital Ltd. announced the commercial launch of its digital footwear solution for sports and athleisure markets.

After two years of intensive development and close collaboration with leading global brands, together with its customers, the company is unveiling its complete footwear solution at ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025, the company said.

The addressable market Kornit is targeting represents roughly one billion decorated shoe uppers each year across the global sports and athleisure footwear industry. Kornit’s patented technology enables high-quality, durable prints directly on technical fabrics used in footwear, combining precision, sustainability, and performance in one streamlined process.

“The footwear industry is undergoing a profound transformation,” said Ronen Samuel, CEO, Kornit Digital. “Through close collaboration with visionary partners and relentless innovation, we have developed a fully digital solution that redefines how shoes are designed, produced, and delivered. What started as a concept is now being adopted at scale, with leading global brands. Kornit has always been about pushing boundaries, and this milestone marks a new era for digital manufacturing and sustainable growth.”

Kornit’s footwear solution requires no water, uses minimal energy, and enables local, near-shore production—reducing waste, inventory, and carbon footprint while allowing brands to produce only what is sold.

Looking ahead, Kornit’s next-generation patented footwear technology will be introduced at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, showcasing new specialized polymers and expanded material compatibility that will further enhance performance and scalability.