# Hybrid Hand-Woven Fashion The 'Between the Layers' 3D-Printed Collection Features PLA & TPU By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-collection References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/232528/eco-friendly-3d-printing-at-center-of-designers-latest-collection/) & [2018.bezalel.ac.il](http://2018.bezalel.ac.il/en/jewelry-fashion/) 'Between the Layers,' the 3D-printed collection by Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design graduate Ganit Goldstein, is an exploration in fashion, technology and sustainability, as the range's seven outfits and [six pairs of shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes) are constructed with a mix of traditionally crafted materials and printed PLA and TPU. During Goldstein's time at the [Tokyo University of the Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-murakami) for an exchange program, inspiration struck and the designer began working with everything from upcycling and shredding [second-hand fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-production) to creating new garments from a traditional Japanese textile technique called IKAT weaving. With a Prusa i3 Mk3 3D printer, the hand-woven components of the designs were elevated with technology but also an eco-friendly component, as additive manufacturing significantly helps to reduce material waste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** The 'Between the Layers' collection demonstrates the potential for 3D printing to create sustainable fashion by combining traditional craftsmanship with eco-friendly additive manufacturing. - **Mixing Traditional and Digital Techniques:** The use of hand-woven components alongside 3D-printed materials in the collection showcases the trend of combining traditional and digital techniques in fashion design. - **Upcycling and Textile Innovation:** The designer's incorporation of upcycling and the use of a traditional Japanese textile technique highlights the trend of innovative approaches to sustainable fashion production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore the possibilities of incorporating 3D printing and traditional techniques to create sustainable and cutting-edge fashion collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of hand-woven components and 3D printing in the 'Between the Layers' collection presents opportunities for textile manufacturers to explore new materials and production methods. - **Sustainable Technology:** The combination of 3D printing, upcycling, and traditional textile techniques opens avenues for sustainable technology companies to develop innovative solutions for the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-design.md) - [3d-Printed Collab Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flipflops.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md)