APPLICATIONS OF 3D TECHNOLOGY IN THE INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OFTEXTILE MATERIALS
APPLICATIONS OF 3D TECHNOLOGY IN THE INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OFTEXTILE MATERIALS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.871Keywords:
3D printing textile, Additive Manufacturing, 3D printing clothing, 3D printing designAbstract
This work, a systematic review of the scientific literature published between 2019 and
2024, its investigates the impact of 3D printing technology on the textile industry. The analysis
encompassed the contributions of additive manufacturing across several dimensions, including
product design, functionality, sustainability, and personalization. The study explored the principles
of 3D printing and its main methods—Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS), Direct Ink Writing (DIW), Stereolithography (SLA), and Digital Light Processing (DLP)—as
well as the materials most commonly employed in textile production. The analysis detailed the
advancements enabled by the technology, such as innovation in design, enhanced fabric functionality,
optimization of production efficiency, waste reduction, and transformation of sectors like fashion and
technical textiles production. The study also evaluated the potential of 3D printing for more
sustainable production, considering the circular economy, the mitigation of environmental impacts,
and the support of local production. Furthermore, the research identified the challenges and
limitations of the technology. It concludes that 3D printing presents transformative potential for the
textile sector, despite existing barriers. It is therefore recommended that investments be made in
research and development of materials and processes, as well as in professional training, to accelerate
the adoption and advancement of the technology in the industry.
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