# 3D-Printed Photosynthetic Wearables The 'Mushtari' Wearable is Embedded With Living Matter By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photosynthetic-wearable References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mushtari-3d-printed-photosynthetic-living-embedded-wearable/37548/) & [blog.stratasys](http://blog.stratasys.com/2015/05/13/neri-oxman-ted-2015/) The Mushtari is the world's first 3D-printed photosynthetic wearable prototype to be infused with living matter. This wearable is constructed from 58 meters of [3D-printed tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn) coiled into a mass that mimics the construction of the human gastrointestinal tract. Developed by [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-kit) professor Neri Oxman, this wearable goes to show that synthetic technology that emulates human organs can be leveraged for research and experimentation; in the future this could allow for medical research to be conducted without having to source, store and dispose of real human matter. "In the end, it is clear that the incorporation of synthetic biology in 3D-printed products for wearable microbiomes will enable the transition from designs that are inspired by nature, to designs made with and by nature, to possibly designing nature herself," says Professor Oxman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Wearables:** The Mushtari wearable showcases the potential for 3D printing in creating innovative wearable designs. - **Synthetic Biology:** The integration of synthetic biology in wearable microbiomes opens up new possibilities for designing products with and by nature. - **Organ Emulation:** The Mushtari prototype demonstrates the capacity to mimic human organ construction, leading to potential breakthroughs in medical research. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore incorporating synthetic biology and 3D-printing technologies to revolutionize treatments and organ emulations. - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology industry can leverage the integration of synthetic biology in wearable technology to create new and innovative products. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of 3D printing and living matter integration to create unique and sustainable wearable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Biomorphic Travel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-systems.md) - [Living Printable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-ink.md) - [Mycelium-Growing 3D-Printed Scaffolds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-scaffold.md) - [Probiotic-Infused Athleisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coperni-c-collection.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Biological Material Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohybrid.md)