Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in technical fashion industry applications

Abstract

With the development of recent technologies, novel design strategies possibilities increase day by day. 3D printing technologies, which are also known as the additive manufacturing, are announced as the technology of today as well as the future. The aim of this study is to review current literature in terms of the types of 3D printers, the raw materials, the manufacturing processes, and design examples. It is also aimed to highlight some of the well-known brands and designers in the fashion industry which employed the 3D printers to develop their fashionable structures. The main advantage of the 3D printing technologies is to ease of the creating own design without needing help. Everyone can now be their own designer and manufacturer with this technology, thanks to 3D printers, and in a few hours, they can produce the product anywhere within the preferred color and model.

The manufacturing technology of 3D printed models on various materials using the fused deposition modeling process

“…PLA is a thermoplastic biodegradable material that has good strength [12]. Unfortunately, it emits more CO 2 when in use [7]. When it hardens, it is not flexible, hydrophobic, and not resistant to high temperatures [13].…”

“…The advantages are reflected in the direct printing of the material, the garment's lifespan is extended, and the product design is improved [4]. In the example of the realization of footwear [5], athletic footwear, and sports equipment [6], bags, jewelry [7], and printed accessories have found their complete application. For the successful application of a 3D printer, it is necessary to know the properties of the thermoplastic material and set the heating and melting temperature of the material, that is, set the ideal printing speed of the molten material on the textile.…”

Physical Property of 3D-Printed N-Pointed Star-Shaped Outsole Prepared by FDM 3D Printer Using the Lightweight TPU

“…Research on functional footwear parts using the 3D-printing manufacturing system is being reported [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ]. The fused deposition modeling 3D-printing process involves addictive manufacturing layer by layer to create 3D objects [ 4 ]. The development of emerging 3D-printing technology realizes users’ footwear customization and personality requirements [ 5 ].…”