Kornit Digital Launches Breakthrough Digital Footwear Solution, Highlighting New Trends in Mesh Uppers
2025-10-30
Kornit Digital Launches Breakthrough Digital Footwear Solution, Driving New Trends in Mesh Uppers
October 27, 2025 – Singapore / Jinjiang, China
Global digital printing leader Kornit Digital unveiled its cutting-edge digital footwear production solution at ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025, targeting sports and athleisure shoes. Already applied in the production of over 1 million shoes, the solution anticipates up to 1 billion decorated uppers per year.
Kornit’s technology emphasizes a single-step digital workflow, high design flexibility, and sustainable manufacturing, including waterless processes, low energy consumption, and waste reduction. Brands can now produce uppers more efficiently, flexibly, and sustainably.
Implications for the Mesh Upper Industry
1. Materials Compatible with Digital Manufacturing
The technology works directly on technical fabrics. Mesh uppers now require not only breathability, lightweight, and structural stability, but also compatibility with digital printing and decorative processes.
2. Agile Supply Chain Requirements
Brands are moving from monthly or annual production cycles to weekly or daily rapid-response cycles, creating demand for suppliers who can provide small-batch, fast-delivery mesh fabrics.
3. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Materials
Sustainable production is increasingly critical. 100% polyester mesh is growing in popularity due to its lightweight, breathable, and recyclable properties. Suppliers can further add value by adopting eco-friendly finishing and reducing production waste.
4. Opportunities for Differentiation in Premium Markets
Digital footwear production allows customized structures, special colors, and print-ready mesh fabrics, especially in limited-edition or high-end shoes, enabling suppliers to offer unique, premium products.
Jinjiang Zhongzhi’s Response
As a professional mesh fabric manufacturer, Jinjiang Zhongzhi Shoes Material Trade Co., Ltd provides high-performance mesh fabrics tailored for digital footwear production.
Our HY002 Sandwich Mesh is designed to meet brand requirements for lightweight, breathable, and print-compatible uppers, making it an ideal choice for the next generation of digitally produced shoes. We continually monitor industry trends to offer customizable, high-quality, and sustainable footwear materials.
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