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Sustainable Digital Printing: How to Align with Australia’s 2025 Waste Laws

by Edwina Huang on March 11, 2025

How Digital Printing Reduces Textile Waste

 

As Australia prepares for stricter textile waste regulations under the 2025 National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme, B2B brands and manufacturers face a pressing question: How can we stay compliant while remaining cost-competitive? The answer lies in sustainable digital printing — a method that reduces waste, supports circularity, and aligns with global eco-standards. At Vivify Textiles, we combine cutting-edge digital printing technology with Australia’s largest textile production network to help brands meet these goals without sacrificing quality or affordability.


Australia’s 2025 Waste Laws: What You Need to Know

By 2025, Australia aims to recycle 80% of textile waste under its new Product Stewardship Scheme. This means:

  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Brands must fund recycling programs for unsold or discarded textiles.

  • Design Requirements: Products must use durable, recyclable materials (e.g., mono-materials like 100% organic cotton or recycled polyester).

  • Transparency: Supply chains must trace and report waste metrics.

Non-compliance risks fines, but sustainable digital printing offers a proactive solution.


Why Sustainable Digital Printing is Key to Compliance

Unlike traditional screen printing, which wastes up to 30% of fabric due to setup errors and overproduction, digital printing:

  • Reduces Waste: Print-on-demand capabilities minimize excess inventory.

  • Uses Eco-Friendly Inks: Water-based, OEKO-TEX® certified pigments eliminate harmful chemicals.

  • Supports Circularity: Prints on recyclable fabrics like 100% recycled PET or GOTS-certified organic cotton.

For international brands, Vivify Textiles offers price-competitive bulk digital printing services compliant with both Australian and EU waste directives. Our domestic production hubs in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane ensure fast turnaround times, while our global partnerships keep costs low for overseas clients.


4 Steps to Prepare for 2025 (With Digital Printing)

  1. Audit Your Materials
    Switch to fabrics approved for recycling under the scheme (e.g., unblended recycled polyester).

  2. Adopt Print-on-Demand
    Partner with Vivify to print only what you need, reducing deadstock.

  3. Certify Your Inks
    Use OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 inks to avoid toxic chemicals in landfills.

  4. Track and Report
    Leverage our digital platform to monitor waste metrics for compliance reports.


Why Choose Vivify Textiles?

  • Australia’s Largest Network: Fast, reliable production across 3 states.

  • Global Reach: Competitive pricing for international clients in the US, EU, and Asia.

  • Future-Proof Compliance: Expertise in OEKO-TEX®, GOTS, and waste directive frameworks.


Act Now — Before Deadlines Hit

The 2025 deadline is closer than it seems. Whether you’re an Australian brand or an international client, Vivify Textiles can scale your sustainable digital printing strategy to meet waste laws and market demands. Learn about our digital printing services today. 

Contact us today for a free consultation on aligning your production with Australia’s 2025 regulations.


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