Researchers from Kenya and Zimbabwe are tackling more complex 3D printing adhesion and material topics in their recently published, ‘ Use of regression to study the effect of fabric parameters on the adhesion of 3D printed PLA polymer onto woven fabrics .’

 

Familiar with the benefits of 3D printing, and its potential for use with a wide range of materials and fabrics, authors Nonsikelelo Sheron Mpofu, Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi, Londiwe C. Nkiwane, and David Njuguna experiment further with polylactic acid (PLA) polymer onto a variety of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and acrylic.

 

FDM 3D printing in textiles, while previously extended to the creation of fabric-polymer structures has given researchers challenge, mainly in adhesion due to surface texture. Improvement of such issues could open the door […]

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