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# 3D-Printed Face Masks
Facade Urbane Transforms Ordinary Air-Filtering Masks Into Art

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-08 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-mask-design
References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/141048/facade-urbane-j-cad-origami/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ynotony/facade-urbane)

Façade Urbane is introducing a series of fashion-forward face mask designs that are created with 3D printing. These intricate origami-inspired designs were created with the help of 3D design and printing firm J-CAD Inc., which reports: "These molds would be virtually impossible to manufacture without 3D printing and if possible would cost a fortune."

Each striking 3D-printed face mask design takes about four and a half hours to produce, but the finished product is a design that's highly breathable, comfortable and extremely expressive. As of now, Façade Urbane hopes to advance its creations with a crowdfunding campaign.

Air filtration or surgical face masks have become necessities in many parts of the world where air quality is a concern. As well as appearing on the streets, face masks occasionally show up as accessories in [avant-garde runway shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Fashionable Face Masks:** The trend of producing designer and fashionable 3D-printed face masks has disrupted the fashion and healthcare industries by providing both protection and style.
- **Customized Face Masks:** The trend of customized 3D-printed face masks has disrupted the healthcare industry by offering individualized and comfortable protection against airborne disease.
- **Sustainable Face Masks:** The trend of producing eco-friendly 3D-printed face masks has disrupted the environment and healthcare industries by providing biodegradable and environment-friendly solutions to protect against airborne diseases.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers and manufacturers can embrace the disruptive trend of designer 3D-printed face masks, meeting consumer demand for fashionable and protective apparel.
- **Healthcare Industry:** The disruptive trend of customized and comfortable 3D-printed face masks enables healthcare organizations to provide their workers with respiratory protection and reduce waste due to reusability.
- **Environmental Industry:** Manufacturers can embrace the disruptive trend of producing eco-friendly 3D-printed face masks, which can help minimize the environmental impact of excessive mask waste.

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