DefeXtiles addresses the concerns about the ethics of textile production with its sustainable fabrication. A significant portion of fabrics and produced in sweatshops and require intricate labor for insufficiently low pay. Another issue with the textile industry is the lack of sustainability. Some companies have opted for upcycling old clothes and fabrics as a solution.
Another solution is DefeXtiles. The ambitious approach to sustainable textiles is a tulle-like printed fabric compatible with all common 3D printers. The textiles are flexible, versatile, and durable. DefeXtiles intentionally exploits a commonly known 3D printing defect. Known as under-extrusion, the process adds gabs to fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing. The defect proved effective for the purposes of this textile, making for a sustainable fabric alternative.
Sustainable 3D-Printed Fabrics
DefeXtiles is a Flexible Textile Made from an FDM Printing Defect
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable 3D Printing - Exploit 3D printing technology for sustainable fabric alternatives.
2. Upcycling Textiles - Create new products through using old fabrics and clothes.
3. Ethical Manufacturing - Implement fair labor practices and living wages in the textile industry.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Manufacturing - Integrate sustainable, ethical, and innovative practices into textile manufacturing processes.
2. 3D Printing - Develop sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for 3D printing.
3. Fashion - Reduce the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry by adopting innovative and sustainable production processes.