Abstract: With the development of modern computer technology, digital printing has attracted much attention in the field of clothing. It has the characteristics of low pollution, low consumption, low emission and high added value. Under the background of the rapid development of technology and art, how to apply digital printing innovation to silk clothing is a question that designers should face to face. Through the application analysis of natural realistic and abstract form printing patterns, the corresponding design rules are summarized. It is believed that the digital printing design of silk garment mainly starts from the application area and process, and explores the development trend of intelligent customization and flexible supply chain in the field of silk printing, so as to provide some enlightening thoughts for the development of contemporary silk garment design.

Key words：digital printing; silk garments; design and application