Fashion + Tech

Dannyalcatraz · Dec 10, 2014

They're not practical YET, but the 3D printed dress...we're clearly getting closer and closer to Rodenberry's replicators.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdRswasftfI&sns=em

Jan van Leyden · Dec 10, 2014

Interesting. With the single segments being inflexible we're talking about: Printed Armour!

Dannyalcatraz · Dec 10, 2014

With the right material, yes. And the smaller the individual triangles, the more flexible the "fabric".

Scott DeWar · Dec 11, 2014

uh, what was the model wearing under that plastic dress? She looked , uh, um like she was going commando.

Dannyalcatraz · Dec 11, 2014

She's actually wearing "flesh-tone" undies for that naked look. (You can see a bra strap at one point.)

Scott DeWar · Dec 11, 2014

I see the strap, but, ummm. Perhap we should ignore what I have pointed out. I think I am exceeding the limits of the grandma rule.

Kramodlog · Dec 11, 2014

I'm not sure I see the point of this vs. going to a store or ordering online. Not just for the dress, but all printers. How often does someone think they'll use it?

Scott DeWar · Dec 11, 2014

I see your point goldomark, it was a lot of work for such a simple plan with a lot of holes in it.

Ryujin · Dec 11, 2014

With some of the newer rubber-like flexible materials 3D printing tech makes more sense for things like shoes, than it does other types of clothing. We might see it in local stores for made-to-order hard goods, in the future, but I doubt that it will really ever be viable in the average home. Go online, design your shoes, coffee mug, desk lamp, etc., and then drop by the shop the next day to pick it up; maybe.

Scott DeWar · Dec 11, 2014

For the time being, it is not quite easily available/economical for the home, but that will eventually change, I am sure. I noticed that it took a lot of time and detail to clear the unused medium from the finished product. that is a present limiting factor. I am thinking it will eventually become easier to work with. I AM, however, concerned about the need for the masks, people being sensitive to the medium powder. It could cause lung problems for some people.