Anker's eufyMake brand previewed a compact desktop fabric printer at IFA 2026 that can print directly on T-shirts, tote bags, hats, and jeans. It supports both DTG and DTF methods and is slated for a Q1 2027 launch.
Anker showed off something genuinely new at IFA 2026: a fabric printer for your desk. The eufyMake brand, already known for its UV printer that handles wood, metal, glass, and acrylic, is now tackling cloth. This is the product the older UV E1 could not print on, and it fills a real gap in the home printing market.
What the machine does
The new printer handles two distinct processes. Direct-to-garment (DTG) prints images straight onto soft, breathable fabric. Direct-to-film (DTF) prints the design onto a film first, then transfers it with a heat press to tougher materials like denim or canvas. Both methods work on the same machine, though not simultaneously.
Anker says colors stay accurate on both light and dark fabrics. That matters. Many consumer garment printers struggle with contrast on darker shirts. If the claims hold, this removes one of the biggest friction points for home apparel customization.
A surprising embroidery angle
Multi-color embroidery machines cost a fortune. Anker's fabric printer can add full-color ink on top of designs stitched by a cheaper single-color embroiderer. That opens a path for makers who want professional-looking stitch-and-print combos without the capital outlay for a full-color embroidery rig.
When it arrives
Anker has not announced a name or a price yet. The company plans to launch in Q1 2027 and is running a co-creation program to get real-user feedback before the machine ships. An IFA closed-door preview on September 8 will show the printer in live operation for invited creators.
The bigger brand picture
Anker is folding eufyMake into the main Anker brand entirely, so the standalone eufyMake name will disappear. The UV E1 printer gains new accessories at IFA too: a Roll-to-Film attachment in late September and a High-Capacity Continuous Ink Supply System in Q4 2026, both aimed at longer production runs.
Why it matters
Desktop garment printing has been stuck at two extremes: cheap heat-press vinyl setups that peel, and industrial DTG machines that cost thousands. A compact consumer machine that does both DTG and DTF well would give Etsy sellers and hobbyists a new middle option. The question is whether the printhead maintenance stays manageable over time, especially with white ink.
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