A BRIEFREVIEW OF 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS USED IN SMART TEXTILES

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A BRIEFREVIEW OF 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS USED IN SMART TEXTILES

A BRIEFREVIEW OF 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS USED IN SMART TEXTILES

Authors : Mahbub Alam Sayam, Md. Al-amin, Rui Zhou, Abdullah Al Mamun

Pages : 305-318

Doi:10.7216/teksmuh.1599672

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Publication Date : 2025-09-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :The integration of 3D printing technology into smart textiles has witnessed a surge of interest from academia and industry over the past decade. 3D printing’s inherent capability to fabricate intricate and customizable structures enhances functionality across key areas such as wearable electronics, medical textiles, and interactive fashion. Various 3D printing techniques, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Ink Writing (DIW), and PolyJet printing, are currently employed in the fabrication of smart textiles. However, the wide range of applications for 3D printing in smart textiles often presents a challenge in synthesizing existing research accomplishments and identifying research gaps. To address this challenge, this review paper offers a comprehensive, application-oriented analysis of these specific 3D printing techniques and the materials utilized across various smart textile applications, including wearable technology, medical textiles, and smart fashion design. Our analysis draws upon a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed literature published between 2016 and 2024, identified through systematic searches of Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus. A central aim of this review is to emphasize the critical understanding of these 3D printing techniques for strategically selecting the most suitable method to incorporate advanced functionalities within smart textiles and interactive fashion. Despite significant progress in utilizing 3D printing for smart textile production, substantial challenges persist in the effective integration of diverse wearable sensors, necessitating interdisciplinary collaboration to develop innovative hybrid manufacturing strategies.
Keywords : 3D printing, Fabric surface, Fused deposition modeling, Smart textiles, Wearable sensors

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