The application of 3D printing technology in the fashion industry

The use of 3D printing (3DP) is increasing in a number of industries, including the fashion industry. It poses a number of advantages compared to traditional manufacturing processes, including an accelerated design process, less-production time, and lower costs related to inventory, warehousing, pac...

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Published in:International journal of fashion design, technology and education technology and education, 2017-05, Vol.10 (2), p.170-179
Main Authors: Vanderploeg, Alyson, Lee, Seung-Eun, Mamp, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D printers
3D printing
Design
Fashion
Fused deposition modeling
Industry
Laser sintering
Lithography
Methods
Printers
Rapid prototyping
Three dimensional printing
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Summary:The use of 3D printing (3DP) is increasing in a number of industries, including the fashion industry. It poses a number of advantages compared to traditional manufacturing processes, including an accelerated design process, less-production time, and lower costs related to inventory, warehousing, packaging, and transportation. This paper discusses the five types of 3DP methods that exhibit great potential in an application of fashion, including stereolithography, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modelling, PolyJet, and binder jetting. Examples of each 3DP method as it is used in the industry are provided. In addition, advantages and disadvantages are discussed for each 3DP method and specific printers. As the use of 3DP in the fashion industry is an emerging topic for discussion, this paper will provide a new guideline for designers about the uses, benefits, and challenges of 3DP in regards to the design process.
ISSN:1754-3266
1754-3274
DOI:10.1080/17543266.2016.1223355