3D printing has mostly been used so far in the fashion industry by designers on the catwalk. These have been used for art pieces or couture fashion, but aren’t really practical for day-to-day life in terms of clothes.
However, 3D printing has been used to create shoes and other accessories. Some brands such as Adidas have even been using 3D printing with their shoes, so it’s easy to see how 3D printing for clothes and other fashion accessories will be the mainstream in the next few years.
Other fashion designers are looking to develop 3D printed clothing that’s sustainable and biodegradable. Because 3D printers are more frugal than other traditional methods, this means that only the needed amount of material gets used when creating their clothes.