3D printing FESPA presentation by Garment Printing 2016
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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…”
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!!
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