Instilled: 3D Printing Elastic Lace
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Particularly in apparel design, recent explorations have been focused on trying to solve not only aesthetic design problems but also develop a functional design using this direct digital fabrication method. The purpose of this design study is to explore the elastic performance in the various 3D printed structures using flexible FDM filament (nylon) in ready to wear apparel. The inspiration of visual illusion was referenced in developing the core focus of this study. The visual imagery of organic forms fusing and instilling together was integrated throughout the garment prototype. The torso consists of two layers, a stylized cowl neckline and a 3D printed portion (nylon in FDM) in the back. The silks are draped over the elastic 3D printed lace to juxtapose the loosely fitted and the form-fitted silhouettes. The resulting garment takes advantage of the engineered elastic performance of the 3D printed lace in form-fitting and closure elimination.