Author(s): Timothy Aranas, Runqi Lu
Many individuals and organizations have taken their first step into the world of both 3D and digital textile printing. The incorporation of print in the fashion world has created new forms of thinking and innovation, allowing creators to push the boundaries of design. This week, STYL3D has chosen to spotlight just a few of the many individuals and companies who have utilized 3D and digital textile printing to produce creative projects in the world of fashion.
My creative side is identifying all these great entrepreneurial creative people that come up with great ideas, whether they are in fashion or technology or a new tool to improve ourselves.
– Carmen Busquets (Entrepreneur and philanthropist, early champion of the fashion-tech space)
Currently, 3D printed and digital textile printing are most often seen in art pieces or haute couture. As such, it is less likely to see a clothing line produced through 3D printing or DTG (Direct-to-Garment) in a mainstream clothing store. However, the future holds many opportunities for change. The following designers are at the forefront of integrating fashion and technology, bringing them directly to our shopping carts in the near future.
Anouk Wipprecht (@anoukwipprecht)
A popular figure in the new field of “FashionTech” is Dutch-based designer Anouk Wipprecht. Her work is most commonly referred to as ‘technology couture,’ utilizing technology to function as more than just clothing. For example, Wipprecht’s “Spider Dress” makes use of 3D printed elements along with motion sensors to create a dress that protects your personal space. This idea was later developed in one of her recent designs, the ”Proximity Dress,” moving to create a barrier against those who enter the wearer’s personal space. Created entirely from 3D printed technologies, the dress was built through printing processes such as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Polyjet printing.
The Spider Dress (Left) & The Proximity Dress (Right)
Kornit Digital (@kornitdigital)
With their very own Kornit Fashion Week preparing to launch in Los Angeles on November 2nd, Kornit Digital has become quite the powerhouse when it comes to innovative thinking in the world of fashion and technology. With processes that stand out in couture fashion, some of the works from the Israeli-American company could soon be seen on the racks of popular clothing stores. Using digital textile printing, Kornit is able to produce customizable clothing patterns along with embedded 3D objects such as embroidery. These new opportunities ensure a more automated design process, while also promoting sustainability as a result of an additive rather than a subtractive process.
Kornit Digital utilizes digital textile printing to achieve printed embroidery
Julia Koerner (@koernerjulia)
A renowned name in the world of 3D printed fashion with her very own design company in Salzburg, Julia Koerner is an award-winning designer who combines her knowledge of architecture and fashion design to produce some of the most innovative projects. Her 2015 “Sporophyte” collection consisted of extremely flexible and ready-to-wear clothing, utilizing 3D printed geometry to mimic organic objects such as seaweed or mushrooms. Koerner’s work also extends to costume-making, where her work can be seen in the 2018 film “Black Panther”, specifically designed for the character Queen Ramonda. Teaching as a professor at UCLA, Koerner continues to push the boundaries for the field of fashion and technology, ensuring a bright future for 3D printing in the fashion world.
Koerner's on her process for 3D printed clothing
If you are interested in any of the designers we have highlighted here, we encourage you to check out their work and learn about them for yourselves. The best way we can grow as creatives is through collaboration and constant learning! Let us know which designer was your favourite in the comments, as well as any other designers you enjoy who were not mentioned in this post!
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