• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.28 no.5
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• pp.1-16
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• 2024

The purpose of this research was to explore characteristics of 3D printing technology in fashion design. Application of 3D printing in fashion design is gradually increasing, prompting this study to derive distinct characteristics of 3D-printed fashion design. As 3D printing technology becomes more prevalent in fashion design, it is crucial to understand its unique features. This study investigated characteristics of 3D-printed fashion through a comprehensive analysis of current literature and case studies. The research began with a literature review to gain insights into current characteristics of 3D printing technology in fashion design. By analyzing various elements of fashion design and examining case studies of representative 3D printing brands, the study identified key characteristics and expressions of 3D printing in fashion design. In terms of silhouette, 3D-printed fashion exhibits biomimetic organic artistic characteristics. Regarding color, it demonstrates a balanced color characteristic. Materials used in 3D-printed fashion have environmental protection and scarcity characteristics as well as technology convergence and customization characteristics. In terms of details, materials used in 3D-printed fashion have modular connection and creative characteristics. This study explored the development direction of 3D printing technology in fashion design. It provides foundational reference materials for 3D-printed fashion products.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.379-386
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• 2024

The purpose of this study was to pay attention to the increase in the frequency of expression of butterflies and insects, whose decrease in the number of individuals is symbolized as a measure of environmental pollution, among the various motifs of nature as we go through the COVID-19, when we realized the importance of nature. The scope of this study was limited to fashion collection fashion show photos and interview articles of online for fashion collections from 2019 to 2023. As a result of the study, 185 butterfly motivation fashion design appeared, and digital printing techniques were the most used as a type of plane expression method. Along with this, techniques such as quilting, embroidery, and beading have appeared a lot as techniques to express the planar motif of butterflies. As for the three-dimensional expression types, 3D printing, laser cutting, corsage techniques, and draping techniques showed similar proportion. It can be seen that the expressed butterfly motif had more realistic description the shape of the butterfly as it was than abstract expressions. In conclusion, it can be seen that the butterfly motif fashion design over the past five years contains a stronger message about the environment than the butterfly motif fashion in the past. It was confirmed that it is a motif with a great symbolic meaning that can convey an eco-friendly message beyond just the morphological beauty and colorful design elements of the butterfly.

• The Korean Fashion and Textile Research Journal
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.667-685
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• 2022

This paper aims to investigate 4D printing materials for soft robots. 4D printing is a targeted evolution of the 3D printed structure in shape, property, and functionality. It is capable of self-assembly, multi-functionality, and self-repair. In addition, it is time-dependent, printer-independent, and predictable. The shape-shifting behaviors considered in 4D printing include folding, bending, twisting, linear or nonlinear expansion/contraction, surface curling, and generating surface topographical features. The shapes can shift from 1D to 1D, 1D to 2D, 2D to 2D, 1D to 3D, 2D to 3D, and 3D to 3D. In the 4D printing auxetic structure, the kinetiX is a cellular-based material design composed of rigid plates and elastic hinges. In pneumatic auxetics based on the kirigami structure, an inverse optimization method for designing and fabricating morphs three-dimensional shapes out of patterns laid out flat. When 4D printing material is molded into a deformable 3D structure, it can be applied to the exoskeleton material of soft robots such as upper and lower limbs, fingers, hands, toes, and feet. Research on 4D printing materials for soft robots is essential in developing smart clothing for healthcare in the textile and fashion industry.