Abstract

The textile industry is a branch of industry that deals with the processing of fiber raw materials and the production of fabrics, knitwear and clothing. A turn in the fashion industry in the direction of sustainable fashion is necessary, which implies a reduced consumption of natural resources and the application of a circular business model. This paper discusses the possibility of using 3D printing technology in the clothing industry as a technological innovation for the purpose of developing a new concept of the fashion industry. Used in techniques 3D printing, materials for 3D textile printing as well as advantages and limitations in 3D printing are described. Three-dimensional (3D) printing creates 3D objects quickly and efficiently- layer by layer, based on computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). Technology 3D printing allows designers to experiment with complicated patterns and structures that are difficult to achieve with traditional textile production methods. Fashion designers can use 3D printing to achieve greater design freedom and thus push the boundaries in the design of fashion products.

Keywords:3D printing; CAD; CAM; Thermoplastic filaments; Fashion industry