3d Printed Fabrics – Super Strong and Flexible
There have been some interesting explorations happening over at Shapeways. Just in time for SIGGRAPH 2010, these 3d printed digi-fabrics are most probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
Except maybe rubber. Apparently they behave just like a rubbery fabric – with strength under compression and a degree of flexibility when tension is applied. But they came out of a 3d printer! Amazing.
Check out the following video… I can’t wait to see how far people take this! Fancy-dress parties will never be the same again.
We found a few gems at SIGGRAPH last year; stay tuned for more goodies from the 2010 event.
Shapeways via Duann(!) from Design You Trust
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Our blog looks so much cooler with embedded videos.
Oh god no. As if the fabric today in the first world countries isn’t shitty enough – they’ll want you to wear *plastic*?
That’s amazing! The stuff coming out of 3D printers continue to amaze me. Thanks for sharing!
Kirsten, the blog has always been cool.
oops
I mean Kristen.
sorry
how—where can I get a digi-fabric?
thanks
Please do not publish my address.
thanks
Hi Mary. I would contact Shapeways and ask them about it.
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