Coperni recently unveiled its Spring/Summer 2025 collection during Paris Fashion Week at Disneyland and one of the spotlighted items is the Ariel Swipe bag. It was entirely created underwater and was produced by RLP, Rapid Liquid Print, a company from MIT's Gravity Free Manufacturing. It is created from platinum-cred recyclable silicone materials.
The unique process comprises of printing in a water-based gel to create a soft and stretchy design without being compromised by gravity. Additionally, this is a sustainable method as it deflects the need for post-processing to use the bag as soon as it is printed. In addition to the Ariel Swipe, the rest of the collection featured Disney-themed designs including a Mickey Mouse-shaped shoe and hoodie with Maleficent's horns.
Image Credit: Coperni
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Underwater Manufacturing
- Harnessing underwater conditions for production introduces a novel method that can significantly reduce the need for traditional post-processing.
- Sustainable Printing
- By utilizing recyclable materials like platinum-cred silicone, new eco-friendly alternatives are developed for fashion accessories.
- Disney-themed Fashion
- Combining popular cultural elements with innovative designs presents a fresh approach to creating themed clothing and accessories.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion and Apparel
- Introducing printed underwater handbags into the market highlights a shift toward innovative and sustainable design practices in fashion.
- Eco-friendly Materials
- Developing accessories from recyclable silicone emphasizes the industry's move toward more environmentally conscious manufacturing processes.
- 3D Printing Technology
- Rapid Liquid Print's use of a water-based gel for creating intricate designs showcases advancements in 3D printing capabilities.
