# Soluble 3D Printing Filaments 3D Systems' 'Infinity Rinse-Away' Temporary Supports Complex Prints By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-07-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-filaments References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150715-3d-systems-releases-infinity-rinse-away-water-soluble-filament.html) Now that [additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1) is being used as a groundbreaking technology in the automotive, furniture, fashion, medical industres and beyond, 3D printing filaments are becoming super specialized. 3D Systems just released its Infinity Rinse-Away filament, which is water soluble so that it can be used as a temporary support structure for 3D prints that are complex or feature moving parts. Typically, [removing support structures from 3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratasys-neo800-plus) requires careful maneuvering or a chemical bath, but because this new filament is made from a biodegradable material, the removal process has the potential to become quicker and easier. Other noteworthy 3D printing filaments include ones that are made from [fully recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept), food waste, as well as ones that are highly sustainable or worthy of being used in outer space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Specialized 3D Printing Filaments:** The development of specialized 3D printing filaments, such as water soluble or recycled material filaments, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in additive manufacturing. - **Biodegradable Filaments:** The introduction of biodegradable 3D printing filaments, like 3D Systems' Infinity Rinse-Away filament, offers the potential for quicker and easier removal of support structures, revolutionizing the 3D printing process. - **Sustainable Filaments:** The emergence of sustainable 3D printing filaments, including those made from food waste or materials suitable for space exploration, opens up new possibilities for environmentally friendly manufacturing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can leverage specialized 3D printing filaments to create complex or moving parts, enhancing production efficiency and design possibilities. - **Furniture Industry:** The furniture industry can benefit from the use of biodegradable filaments, as they can simplify the removal of support structures and enable the creation of intricate and unique designs. - **Medical Industry:** The medical industry can explore the use of sustainable filaments, such as those made from food waste, to promote eco-friendly practices in the production of medical devices and implants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptable 3D Printing Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin.md) - [Multicolor Printer Filament Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-module.md) - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [Glow-In-The-Dark Material Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowinthedark1.md) - [AI-Powered Multifilament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifilament-3d-printer.md) - [Moisture-Eliminating 3D Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-dehydrator.md) - [3D-Printable Packaging Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reishi-mushroom-printable-material.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3.md) - [Automated Resin-Removing Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratasys-neo800-plus.md)