# Futuristic Home-Printed Apparel These Examples of 3D-Printed Clothes Warrant a Doubel-Take By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-clothes References: [thecreatorsproject](http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/en-uk/blog/have-a-look-at-the-latest-in-3d-printed-fashion) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/57712467) The prospect of 3D printed clothes -- that is clothes designed by you and printed out in your own home is almost too good to be true. However, these examples of 3D printed fashion in all their glory show that home-printed clothes are very much a reality. From perfectly symmetrical [skyscraper wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops), to skimpy cardboard cut out bikinis, these examples of 3D printed clothes show just how wild designers can let their imaginations run with this fantastically futuristic technology. The video entitled 'this$h!+was3dprinted' was created by Mark Ledzian of N9 Productions showcases 3d printed clothes designs from all around the world. From Heidi Lee’s Parasol Cocktail hat to the Seed of Life corset from Forty West Designs and the [Morphogenesis shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climamog) from Pauline van Dongen's range, these designs are awe-inspiring and bode well for the future synergy of 3D printing and fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized 3D Printing:** Opportunities to create unique, customized clothing designs using 3D printing technology. - **Futuristic Fashion:** Exploration of avant-garde and boundary-pushing designs made possible by 3D printing techniques. - **Design Freedom:** The ability for designers to unleash their creativity and push the limits of what is possible with 3D printing in fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Integration of 3D printing technology to revolutionize the production and design processes in the fashion industry. - **3D Printing:** Advancements in 3D printing techniques and materials for the creation of intricately designed and personalized clothing. - **Technology and Innovation:** The fusion of fashion and technology to create disruptive and futuristic clothing designs through 3D printing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [3d-Printed Retail Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-printed-suitcase.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md)