3D printing directly onto fabric offers the chance to provide structure or shape to a garment, add visual interest and reduce process steps. It can also be a way to add new functionality to textiles. This dress created by Chromatic 3D in collaboration with Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht features 75 LEDs enclosed in domes that were 3D printed directly onto the fabric. Chromatic3D’s thermoset elastomers can be deposited directly onto material like this using Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (RXAM) at room temperature. The flexible Chromaflow 70 material protects the lights while also preserving wearer comfort. Other applications for this technique might include athletic wear, military clothing and automotive interiors.

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