3D printing and materials are an intertwined science, and one that many researchers, engineers, and manufacturers put a lot of research and development into today—all working toward the goal of perfecting production.

In ‘ Design for Material Extrusion on Mesh Fabrics ,’ UK researchers delve more specifically into the use of ‘off-the-shelf’ PLA for mesh fabrics created via FDM 3D printing. Their study was created for the purpose of helping designers understand more about the complexities of progressive fabrication techniques and specifically, issues in adhesion.

Additive manufacturing and 3D printing offer huge opportunities for fashion designers to innovate, and produce an infinite array of patterns and textures, along with complex geometries as desired. The researchers categorize 3D printed textiles as either fully 3D printed and flexible or 3D printed polymers that have been placed on textile fabrics as an addition afterward. Because fashion design is such an artistic endeavor, […]

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