3D printing FESPA presentation by Garment Printing 2016

3D PRINTED CLOTHING

Definition of “Printing” wiki says “Printing is a process for reproducing text and

images”...

We are in an era of a new dimension of Printing

The Definition of Printing has evolved

3D = Printed Objects

“Printing is a process for reproducing text and images...AND OBJECTS…”

Other 3D Printing Examples

3D Printed Textiles/Clothing

The objects are made by layering slices on top of one another “contour printing”

Current 3D printing is a process that creates 3D solid objects from a digital design - this is not textile

Not a typical Garment - 3D Printed Fashion

How has it been used in fashion?Non Typical Fashion, Jewelry, accessories even shoes have all been relatively easily created

What about Clothing & Fabric?Can Layering or Contour printing techniques really produce wearable, stretchable material.

But what about 3D

printed tshirts & clothing?

THE FUTURE IS NOW!Lets ask Marty McFly or Arnold Schwarzenegger!!Hover Boards & Driverless Cars - Lexus & Google!!

IMAGINE IF WE COULD...

Design it Print it Wear it

Introducing… THE ELECTROLOOM

Big Thanks To Team Electroloom

3D Printed Clothing

A vest in the process of printing

We need to print Fibers, not Layers

The idea is a process that involves spraying a solution containing a polyester/cotton blend on a template to create clothing and textiles.

More like traditional textilesThe result is much more similar to a traditional fabric. It’s soft, porous and flexible.

Better still, garments can be made in once piece, a completely seamless clothing design.

3D Printed Clothing & TshirtsThe ‘Electroloom’ Still in early development

Challenges, Limitations & Breakthroughs:

• Long Print Times - one shirt up to 7 hours• Rough Edges - rough and untidy - requires human finish• Requires Individual Molds – limits diversity• Limitations of Colours – minimal colour range, same single colour output• Production for Printing Solutions – Current material is poly/cotton liquid blend – no

customization available – can they withstand todays printing techniques? GP to test in 2016• Huge Limitation of Product Types – Can’t include zips yet, or drawstrings, suitable for thin

materials• Low Run Test Designs – still early stage research• Potential for Mass Production – eg a GD01 mold but no customisation• Reduction of Waste & Pollution• Huge Labour World Impact