German scientists from the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences are exploring the possibilities in combining 3D printing technology and textile weaves. Testing 3D printing in three textile weave applications -- 3D printed layer structures, lace, and weft knitted structures -- the team found surprising results. The best performance was found in lace and soft PLA weft knitted structures, though neither is quite up to wearable standards quite yet. Read more details in the full article: http://3dprint.com/21630/german-3d-printed-textiles/


Below is a photo of 3D printed lace: