3D printing technologies specialist Stratasys will demonstrate its advanced 3DFashion direct-to-textile 3D printing technology for the first time at ITMA 2023 on June 8-14. This solution combines advanced materials with the J850 TechStyle 3D printer, enabling textile and apparel manufacturers to re-imagine what is possible by bonding full colour, translucent, rigid and flexible materials directly onto textiles and garments.
This new technology has been designed to support profitable growth by leading to a range of new fashion applications. As a result, it empowers textile manufacturers working on behalf of high-end fashion designers and brands in key sectors such as automotive and haute couture to differentiate their service offering with unlimited creations and unparalleled flexibility.
Clothes get a ‘second life’ with J850 TechStyle
3D printed materials include Stratasys’ VeroEco Flex resins, which meet stringent industry RSL standards. The company will also preview two of its technologies under development at ITMA 2023.
The company’s concept direct-to-garment printing tool is designed to add new creativity to existing garments to make them last longer. This additional feature of the J850 TechStyle is set to enable 3D printing of a specific design directly onto garments mounted on a dedicated tool, such as trousers, shirts and jackets, to offer a ‘second life’ or a new personalised style.
Stratasys will also demonstrate a 2D to 3D software tool that will enable J850 TechStyle printer users to easily adjust the height, colours and textures of 2D images and turn them into 3D printed items. During the show, visitors will witness the transformation of their 2D logos into a 3D image that can be printed on Stratasys’ textile samples.
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Stratasys Senior Product Manager Ofer Libo will also give an informative presentation at ITMA as part of the show’s official educational conference programme. This informative session, titled ‘Innovating Textile and Garments Manufacturing with Stratasys 3DFashion Direct-To-Textile 3D Printing Technology’, will take place on Monday 12 June at 15.35 hrs in Hall #3.
Marketing Manager Enrico Toson said: “Textile printers are having to work harder than ever to push the boundaries of creativity and achieve true product differentiation, but we believe that 3D printing holds the key for such users to directly meet both of these needs.”
“As our showcase at ITMA will demonstrate, Stratasys is ushering in a new era of textile printing that puts 3D printing technology directly in the hands of this community, opening up unlimited possibilities for them to introduce entirely new attention-grabbing added-value applications within their offering and drive new revenue streams,” concluded Toson.
Examples of the various 3D printed textile projects accessible to manufacturers will be on display on Stratasys’ stand. These will include stunning dresses and handbags from leading designers, as well as vibrant footwear.