# Woven Printed Dresses Modeclix's 3D-Printed Clothing Mimics the Movement of Traditional Cloth By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-clothing References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/123877/modeclix-3d-printed-dresses/) & [herts.ac.uk](https://www.herts.ac.uk/digitalhacklab/modeclix) 3D-printed clothing gives designers the freedom to tailor the details of every garment to the wearer—however, these garments often sit on the body in a way that's sculpturally beautiful, albeit stiff and unlike most soft fabrics. 'Modeclix' is a project that introduces a new line of dresses that are not only customizable, but highly comfortable and truly wearable. Prototypes for the [3D-printed dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen) reinterpret [weaving, knitting and other intricate stitches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1) in order to create a fabric that's flexible, movable and mimics traditional cloth garments. In total, there are eight dresses in the collection that are designed to be figure-flattering for women of all shapes and sizes. The Modeclix dresses will make their debut in April at this year's [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amg-parfum) Bokeh South Africa International Fashion Film Festival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Clothing:** The fashion industry can leverage 3D printing technology to create customizable, wearable and comfortable clothing. - **Soft 3D Printing:** Soft 3D printing technology provides opportunities for creating wearable designs that mimic traditional cloth garments. - **Custom-fitting Clothing:** Custom-fitting clothing can be achieved through 3D printing technology, enabling mass personalization and reducing waste in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** 3D printing technology can revolutionize the fashion design industry by providing new possibilities for creation and customization. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can benefit from soft 3D printing technology by expanding their design options and improving product quality. - **3D Printing Services:** The emergence of 3D printing technology in the fashion industry presents opportunities for 3D printing service providers to expand their offerings and capture a new market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-technologies.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [3d-Printed Retail Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-printed-suitcase.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md) - [Custom Bridal Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-aimants.md)