{"id":1861,"date":"2016-04-13T06:21:50","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T11:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theadairgroup.com\/blog\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:15:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T15:15:54","slug":"3d-printing-the-future-of-the-clothing-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theadairgroup.com\/blog\/3d-printing-the-future-of-the-clothing-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Printing: The Future of the Clothing Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For a while now, there has been much discussion about 3D printing. While it was actually invented in the early 1980s, it didn\u2019t become hugely popular in the mainstream American culture until now. Within the last couple of years, 3D printing has become more than just a hot topic for discussion and dissections; it\u2019s become a reality.<\/p>\n

So, what exactly is 3D printing? In laymen\u2019s terms, 3D printing is a process for making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model. This is typically done by an additive process, which involves laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Pretty cool, huh?<\/p>\n

Printing is no longer a term used to describe the act of placing ink on a sheet or paper, t-shirt, etc. The design or print can now jump off the paper and create something solid. Not to mention, the availability of 3D printing is easier now than it ever was before. In fact, many university campuses across the nation have accessible 3D printing available to its students<\/a>. If they don\u2019t, they\u2019re well in the works of providing it. As you can imagine, this changes the landscape of many industries.<\/p>\n

While we could surely discuss at length the effects of physical printing on any number of trades, the way it\u2019s changing the fashion industry is something that piques our interest. Where is fashion headed? Has 3D printing made its way through all avenues of fashion, or just specific ones? How will the fashion world embrace this new technology? There are many questions and ideas to consider. Let\u2019s take a look into the world of 3D printing and the fashion industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How Does 3D Printing Work?<\/div>\n
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When thinking of 3D printing and the future of fashion, minds are abuzz with all the possibilities. However, before we jump into that, let\u2019s break down the process and how it works according to 3D printing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As you can imagine, you first begin with a virtual design. Before you can print the solid object, you first have to digitally create the object. When you want to create something completely new, you have to design the object in a Computer Aided Design or CAD file using a 3D modeling program.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you wish to copy an existing object, you will use a 3D scanner to make a 3D digital copy of that original object. You better believe that these scanners aren\u2019t the ones you\u2019re used to. 3D scanners have a pretty extensive list of equipment used to create the model. Some of the simpler types of technology include:<\/p>\n

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