Fabrication of 3D printed garments using flat patterns and motifs. Issue 5 (2nd September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kang, Minjoo; Kim, Sungmin
• Is Part Of: International journal of clothing science and technology. Volume 31:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 653
• Page End: 662
• Publication Date: 2019-09-02
• Subjects: Computer-aided design -- 3D printed garment -- Flat pattern -- Fused deposition modelling method -- Motif; Clothing and dress -- Periodicals; Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; 677
• DOI: 10.1108/IJCST-02-2019-0019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0955-6222

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to encourage the generation of 3D printed garments by developing a new software to open new potential of whole garment production in the fashion field. Design/methodology/approach: The authors developed a 3D printed garment design software using flat patterns and design motifs, to allow fast and easy generation of a 3D printed garment. Users can generate motif-based design easily using various user interfaces. Findings: A 3D printed garment could be printed not only by expensive SLS type printers but also by affordable FDM type printers with a simple assembly process using the software developed in this study. Originality/value: Newly developed 3D printed garment design software enables the users to generate 3D printed garments easily using flat patterns and design motifs, without having to go through a complex and arduous 3D modeling process using commercial CAD systems.