A new era: 3D printing as an aesthetic language and creative tool in fashion and textile design
Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, cilt.28, sa.4, ss.656-670, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.1108/rjta-05-2022-0058
- Dergi Adı: Research Journal of Textile and Apparel
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.656-670
- Anahtar Kelimeler: 3D printing, Digital printing, Innovative textiles, Surface design, Textile and fashion design
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: This study aims to produce textile-like surfaces using fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printers and create a garment collection. Design/methodology/approach: Experiments were conducted using different types of materials in FDM 3D printers until the sufficient flexibility was achieved to create textile-like structures. During the research, properties of polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) were observed. Geometrical patterns were printed and each of them gave a different result depending on the pattern. Based on the information obtained from the experiments, a garment collection with four total looks was designed inspired by Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”. Findings: Among the materials used, TPU, a flexible filament, yielded the best results. Because of the rigid properties of PLA and ABS, chain-like structures were printed to create relatively flexible surfaces, but the results were still not successful enough to create a clothing material. Therefore, TPU was preferred for the garment material selection. Originality/value: In this study, combinations of 3D printed flexible structures and different types of fabrics were used to create a garment collection. It was concluded that, with the right material selection, 3D printing can be used as an alternative method to create a new aesthetic language in fashion design.