2024-04-21 16:07:39
Is the fashion industry taking the step towards personalized clothing thanks to 3D printing? And can you use this to upcycle clothing and extend its lifespan, ultimately moving towards a more sustainable fashion ecosystem? If it were up to Stratasys, yes. It introduces a Direct-to-Garment (D2G) solution for the J850 TechStyle 3D printer. The first application is the Urban Tattoo denim collection.
“Many brands are limited in the extent to which they can mass-produce denim apparel while still maintaining a level of personalization that is meaningful to the wearer,” said Zehavit Reisin, Senior Vice President of Commercial Solutions, Stratasys. “We give brands the opportunity to do something remarkable, to add more character to their clothing lines while driving more sustainable operations that appeal to multiple audiences across the consumer spectrum.”
Full color 3D printing of decorative pieces for clothing gives a personal touch to mass products
Personalize
The D2G kit for the J850 TechStyle 3D printer allows fashion designers to print full color material directly onto textiles, including denim, cotton, polyester and linen. This way they can subsequently personalize garments that were first made with the well-known mass production techniques of the textile industry. This is done customer-specifically. The kit is available in two sizes. The shape and style can also be fully tailored to the wishes of the wearer of the garment. Stratasys supplies a fully digital workflow in addition to the kit.
Contributing to a more sustainable fashion ecosystem
The possibilities of the D2G kit for the J850 TechStyle will be shown for the first time on April 23 during the Texprocess fair in Frankfurt. The Urban Tattoo collection will be unveiled there. In collaboration with renowned designers Karim Rashid, Travis Fitch, Zlatko Yanakiev of Meshroom and Foraeva Studio, this striking collection showcases the transformation of ordinary garments into extraordinary wearable works of art, imbuing them with personal identity and meaning. The fashion designers think they can use this to upcycle garments, thus contributing to a more sustainable fashion ecosystem. This is in line with Stratasys’ strategy for Mindful Manufacturing. “With Urban Tattoos we don’t just decorate a garment, we give it more life and pizzazz,” says Naomi Kaempfer, Stratasys Creative Director. “By adding layers of stories and symbolism that resonate with the individuality of the wearer, these tattoos help consumers promote their identity and celebrate their individuality. It is a testament to the transformative power of additive manufacturing technology in fashion.”
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