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#Digital Printing

Kornit Digital and Colortex step into sustainable footwear innovation at Munich Fabric Start 2025

The countdown is on - just one week until Munich Fabric Start 2025, and Kornit Digital LTD. is preparing to showcase the future of sustainable footwear and textile production in partnership with Colortex GmbH.
(c) 2025 Kornit Digital / Colortex
(c) 2025 Kornit Digital / Colortex


Visitors can join Kornit Digital and Colortex in Hall H2, Stand K06 from September 2–3 to view exclusive samples, discover creative possibilities, and engage in in-depth discussions with industry leaders. Free tickets and an exclusive goodie bag are available when registering via the link at the end.

Colortex: Footwear Expertise Meets Digital Printing Innovation

Based in Germany, Colortex is a specialist in footwear upper production, supplying high-quality, durable components to global footwear brands. With expertise across both synthetic and natural materials, including leather, Colortex is known for precision craftsmanship and the ability to scale from prototyping to full production.

By integrating Kornit’s pigment print technology, Colortex has added unmatched design freedom, reduced lead times, and embraced on-demand, sustainable manufacturing that meets the exacting standards of top fashion and footwear labels.

“The Kornit technology gives us the best possible flexibility for new innovative developments as well as for series production within shortest processing times, which even allowed us to further improve our strong customer focus,” said Mario Kangrga, Operations Manager, Colortex.

Technology on Show: Kornit Presto MAX

(c) 2025 Kornit Digital - Kornit Presto MAX
(c) 2025 Kornit Digital - Kornit Presto MAX


At Munich Fabric Start, Kornit Digital will present neon, footwear, and other fabric samples - all produced on the Kornit Presto MAX, the industry’s most advanced single-step, roll-to-roll Direct-to Fabric production technology.

Key advantages include:

  • Unlimited graphic and color possibilities with exceptional vibrancy and accuracy
  • Compatibility with multiple fabrics and leathers
  • Advanced creative effects, including white-on-color prints, 3D textures with Kornit XDi™, and neon colors
  • Certified sustainability - GOTS and ECO Passport-certified, BlueSign®-approved inks, and a waterless printing process that reduces waste, energy use, and environmental impact

This innovation allows producers to profit from the very first print, shorten supply chains, and respond instantly to market trends, without overproduction.

Experience It First-Hand

Visitors to Hall H2, Stand K06 will be able to:

  • Experience a variety of swatches and samples, including premium leather footwear uppers
  • Hear direct customer feedback on how Kornit’s solutions are transforming production workflows
  • Meet the Kornit and Colortex teams

“We’re bringing not just technology, but inspiration,” said Guy Yaniv, President Kornit Digital EMEA “Together with Colortex, we’re showing how sustainable, on-demand printing can be a growth driver for manufacturers and brands worldwide.”

Event Details

Dates: September 2–3, 2025
Location: Hall H2, Stand K06 – Munich Fabric Start / Keyhouse Innovation Hub 

Free Registration & Goodie Bag


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