3d Printed Fabrics – Super Strong and Flexible

There have been some interesting explorations happening over at Shapeways. Just in time for SIGGRAPH 2010, these 3d printed digi-fabrics are most probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

Except maybe rubber. Apparently they behave just like a rubbery fabric – with strength under compression and a degree of flexibility when tension is applied. But they came out of a 3d printer! Amazing.

Check out the following video… I can’t wait to see how far people take this! Fancy-dress parties will never be the same again.

We found a few gems at SIGGRAPH last year; stay tuned for more goodies from the 2010 event.

Shapeways via Duann(!) from Design You Trust

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