hightech 3D printing
New Alternatives in Fashion & Beyond...
By Sarah Eastin photo: Shapeways.com* Click here for video
3D printing is a fairly new technology with endless produced on a larger scale. The products that can potential. It is interesting for those in the animal rights be made include but are not limited to; jewelry, other and vegan community because the application of accessories, clothing, shoes, hats and bags. printing these materials could eliminate exploitation and suffering for millions of animals used for clothing, food products and animal testing. It’s something I am incredibly interested and in to which I have decided to dedicate myself -- innovative technologies that not only help animals but also limit our environmental impact and can be more socially responsible. At this point 3D printing for the fashion industry is not incredibly functional, many of the products are mostly runway ready, created for their beauty and artistic appeal. But, while this technology is very much in its infancy, the possibilities are really endless as far as what can be made with these machines. Just a few of these products include alternatives to fur, leather, and feathers. As the technology develops, it is hoped photo: Shapeways.com that products that are more compassionate can be Additionally, this technology can potentially serve as a more accurate testing method for products, as they can produce tissues that more closely mimic human bodies. By providing better results they could make animal testing obsolete. The potential to improve human lives and the environment is nearly limitless! Read here about the history of 3D printing: http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing
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To get a better understanding of 3D printing I sat down to talk with my friend Brian Von Gietzen with Polygonz 3D, in Denver. Brian is a tech whiz that owns a 3D printer and has been helping clients with their 3D printing needs in several capacities. He helps us understand a bit more about 3D printing and its potential: