Sales of sublimation printers for textile applications increased 22% year‑over‑year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by surging demand for all‑over print (AOP) abbigliamento sportivo. AOP allows designs to cover the entire garment without seams or blank areas, creating visually striking jerseys, ghette, and activewear that are highly popular among fitness enthusiasts and sports teams. A differenza della serigrafia, which is limited to individual panels, sublimation enables continuous printing on fabric rolls, which are then cut and sewn into finished garments. This process also supports unlimited colors and complex gradients, making it ideal for photorealism and branded team uniforms.
For businesses using Xinflying sublimation printers, the AOP trend has opened new revenue streams. Print shops that previously focused on transfers are now offering fully customized sublimated garments, from design to sewing. The growth is particularly strong in North America and Europe, where amateur sports leagues and fitness influencers are driving demand. According to industry data, the AOP sportswear segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14% through 2030, outpacing the broader sportswear market. To meet this demand, printer manufacturers are launching wider‑format machines (fino a 3.2 metri) and faster single‑pass systems that can produce up to 500 metri quadrati all'ora. The trend also benefits sublimation paper and ink suppliers, as AOP jobs consume significantly more material than traditional transfers.