# Sun-Printed Garments The Lumi Process Allows You to Design Clothing Without Machinery By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumi-process References: [lumi.co](http://lumi.co/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lumi/print-on-fabric-using-sunlight-the-lumi-process?ref=category) This amazing printing system called the Lumi Process allows for easy and effective clothing designs. Instead of paying to have [images digitally generated on apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directtogarment-platform) or buying expensive equipment, this revolutionary technique only takes a few steps. Start by taking a [photo from your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus), or if you already have one taken simply invert it into a black and white negative. Then, print it out on transparent film, place it on your garment of choice and spread the Inkodye paint over the negative then place it in the sun. Once the image has set, you simply [throw the garment in the washer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamoosh-wash-dye) with some textile detergent, and you are ready to sport the creation. The kit currently comes in three different colors: orange, blue and red. The Lumi Process is an incredibly versatile and easy-to-use product that is great for customizing your apparel and other objects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Garments:** The Lumi Process lets people create unique clothes without expensive machinery. - **Photography-inspired Fashion:** The process of creating sun-printed garments involves using a photograph to create a negative image for printing. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The Inkodye paint used in the Lumi Process is non-toxic and can be washed off with textile detergent, making it an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional printing methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The Lumi Process can disrupt the traditional fashion industry by allowing people to create their own custom garments without the use of expensive machinery. - **Photography:** Professional and amateur photographers alike can explore new opportunities for their work by incorporating the Lumi Process into creating merchandize. - **Arts and Crafts:** The Lumi Process can be an attractive tool for DIY enthusiasts exploring new techniques for personalizing various objects with photographic designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Custom Transfer Printing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transfer-printing-service.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollylook-eye.md) - [Projecting Patterned Digital Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-digital-lamp.md) - [Eco-Friendly Fashion Color Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-denim-1.md) - [Texturized 3D UV Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufymake-uv-printer-e1.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md)