The fashion industry thrives on old and new at once, constantly throwing back to antique styles and continuously experimenting with cutting-edge technologies. Even those with little interest in clothing will be able to appreciate this 3D-printed dress, for it's as much of a scientific feat as it is stylish.
The team from Nervous System worked hard to figure out how to use a 3D printer to produce malleable material. The hard plastic that usually comes out of the machine would not allow for the movement, the stretching or the expanding of the human body, making it completely impractical for garments. The solution to fixing the 3D-printed dress during its manufacturing was to add another dimension in the form of flexible hinges. Nylon is the binding agent of the Kinematics Dress, allowing the chic latticed textile to swing and flow in motion. It was on display at CES 2015.
4D-Printed Frocks
This 3D-Printed Dress Assumes Another Dimension When Hinged for Movement
Trend Themes
1. 4D Printing in Fashion - Developing new 4D printing techniques for creating flexible and dynamic fashion items can lead to innovative designs that merge fashion with technology.
2. Designing Malleable Materials - Exploring new methods for producing malleable materials can lead to the creation of unique products and applications for various industries.
3. Hinged Fashion Items - Implementing flexible hinges in clothing and accessories can lead to the creation of new and dynamic fashion items that allow for greater range of motion and style.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating 4D printing and flexible hinges to create unique and innovative designs for clothing and accessories.
2. Manufacturing - Developing malleable materials and 4D printing techniques can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing industry for various applications and products.
3. Healthcare - Flexible hinges and malleable materials developed for fashion industry can have potential applications in healthcare for creating comfortable and dynamic medical clothing and gear.