British MODECLIX project to develop wearable 3D printing clothing

More and more designers are now introducing 3D printing elements into their own fashion designs, but so far, how to make 3D printing garments more suitable for wearing is still a considerable challenge. This is also the problem that the University of Hertfordshire (UH) MODECLIX project is working on. Recently, the project announced a new prototype series of wearable 3D printed apparel.

Yes, the focus of this series is on the wearability of 3D printed clothing. It is understood that the MODECLIX project was developed by the school's architect Shaun Borstrock in collaboration with renowned 3D expert and designer Mark Bloomfield.

According to Shaun, they designed and 3D printed a flexible chain structure to simulate the wearable problem of 3D printed garments by simulating traditional fabrics, giving them a flexibility and drape that is similar to cloth. He believes that the complex design process involved in the production of these garments is a breakthrough in apparel technology and 3D printing.

According to Tiangong, this 3D printed MODECLIX series includes 8 dresses and 2 headpieces. Each piece can be customized to any size and shape before or after printing. Users only need to manually adjust each. Some of the links between each other can be.

These 3D printed garments were printed on an industrial grade 3D printer, the EOS Formiga, using white nylon powder. The time of printing depends on the complexity of these garment designs, but on average, it takes about 62 hours to complete a skirt in 3D printing. After the printing is completed, these white "fabrics" also need to be cleaned, surface treated, and hand-dyed. Finally, the traditional parts are used to join the parts to form a garment.

All the clothes in this collection are designed to fit the shape of the model. According to the model in the picture, it is very comfortable whether standing or author after putting on. All 3D printed garments in the collection are said to be officially unveiled at the Mercedes-Benz Bokeh South African International Fashion Film Festival in April.