# Flexible Printed Dresses Mora-Sanchez and Cosine Additive's WAYUU Explores 3D-Printed Textiles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-textiles References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/183463/3d-printed-loom-dress/) & [cosineadditive](http://www.cosineadditive.com/blog/2017/6/17/maria-textile) Seeing the potential for creating the future of fashion with additive manufacturing, Mora-Sanchez worked with Cosine Additive on the creation of a dynamic 3D-printed textiles product. The WAYUU Spring 2019 collection is an exploration of 3D-printed fabrics inspired by traditional Wayuu tribe of the Guajira Peninsula. The textiles boast "auxetic patterns which expand under longitudinal strain and contract when compressed," which gives the [ready-to-wear garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit) an ever-changing quality that moves in response to the body, as most fabrics do. A standout from the collection is the flexible, award-winning Loom dress. This innovative 3D-printed textiles project has been named a 2017 Red Dot Award winner and speaks to the important role 3D printing will have on the creation of textiles in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Textiles:** The WAYUU Spring 2019 collection showcases the potential of 3D-printed fabrics in the fashion industry. - **Auxetic Patterns:** The use of auxetic patterns in flexible printed dresses presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in garment design. - **Additive Manufacturing:** The collaboration between Mora-Sanchez and Cosine Additive highlights the advancements and future potential of additive manufacturing in fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The WAYUU Spring 2019 collection demonstrates how 3D printing can revolutionize the fashion industry. - **Textiles:** The development of 3D-printed textiles presents an innovative opportunity to disrupt traditional textile manufacturing processes. - **Garment Design:** The incorporation of auxetic patterns in flexible printed dresses opens up new possibilities for disruptive innovation in garment design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [3d-Printed Retail Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-printed-suitcase.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Biodesign-Backed Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gozen-x-beymen.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-technologies.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md)