The field of textile and fashion design is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digitalization, sustainability, and user-centered production approaches. This transformation has necessitated a reevaluation of both digital production technologies and traditional printing techniques. In this study, linocut—a traditional surface printing method—and sublimation transfer printing—a digital textile printing technology—were compared in terms of their aesthetic, technical, sustainability, and interdisciplinary production potentials. The research is based on qualitative research methods such as document analysis and thematic analysis. Within the scope of the study, the production processes, surface properties, user experience, material relationship, industrial applicability, and integration potential with smart textile systems of both printing techniques were evaluated. The findings indicate that the linoleum printing technique offers significant advantages in terms of uniqueness, tactile surface effects, small-scale sustainable production, and experimental design applications. In contrast, sublimation transfer printing was found to be superior in terms of high resolution, suitability for mass production, color fastness, mass customization, and integration with digital production systems. However, it was observed that both methods have their own unique advantages and limitations in the context of sustainability. While linoleum printing stands out for its low energy consumption and labor-intensive production model, sublimation printing, despite its low water consumption advantage, raises environmental concerns due to its polyester-based structure. While existing literature includes studies examining linoleum printing and sublimation transfer printing techniques separately, there is a notable lack of research that comparatively evaluates these two methods within the context of textile and fashion design, particularly regarding aesthetics, sustainability, user experience, and hybrid production models. In particular, there is a significant gap in interdisciplinary research addressing the relationship between traditional printing techniques and digital production systems. This study aims to fill this gap in the literature by evaluating traditional and digital printing techniques not only from a technical perspective but also in conjunction with cultural, sustainability-focused, and experience-based design approaches. The research aims to contribute to the literature on textile surface design by presenting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates analog and digital production paradigms.