Bikini Made By 3D Printer: Is Printable Clothing the Future of Fashion?

by Fergie Posted 2012/08/22 18:00:00

Related Topics: Fashion, Printable Clothes

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Have you ever gone on vacation and forgotten your bathing suit? Or do you just hate swimsuit shopping? Thanks to 3D printing technology, it's possible to never go through the often-painful bikini shopping process again.

Meet the N12. It's made out of nylon and is the first "ready-to-wear, completely 3D printed article of clothing." No sewing is required. The N12 is waterproof and the nylon it's made out of is described as "white, strong and flexible." 3D printing advocates claim that bikinis are just the beginning; they are able to make a 3D printed dress (zipper included) and at some point all clothing will be able to be made this way. What do you think? Is printable clothing the future of fashion? Or would you prefer to go shopping the old-fashioned way?

DAILYMAIL.CO.UK reports:
The N12 bikini is the world's first first ready-to-wear, completely 3D-printed article of clothing. N12 represents the beginning of what is possible for the near future.
bikini worlds ready-to-wear completely 3d-printed article clothing n12 represents future

bikini worlds ready-to-wear completely 3d-printed article clothing n12 represents future

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Heisenberg 2012/08/22 18:52:44

Yes

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Lorelinx 2012/09/25 21:51:57

No

What if you got a paper cut? And paper isn't the most comfortable clothing material....

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mikeeonly 2012/08/25 03:00:20

No

I did enjoy them air brushing breasts at Mardi Gras though

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Zach 2012/08/24 06:49:22

No

That's dumb. And that model is not attractive at all. Just sayin'.

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Andrew 2012/08/23 22:41:57

No

Nope, this is just something to use if you forget clothing articles on a vacation.

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Boris D. 2012/08/23 16:45:24

Yes

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MENAH 2012/08/23 16:22:10

Yes

It may sounds really stupid but I'm sure it will catch on and all of you who say no will be using it. I shop at thrift stores for old fashioned clothing but there are clothing items that I just can't find. But even if this catches on I'm sure it will be very expensive for a while.

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ClayParrot 2012/08/23 15:33:43

Yes

My very close friend has been a pioneer in 3D printing technology --- a leading salesman and now owner of a business for over 10 years. This is the real deal and I have NO doubt that something like this IS the future. It may still take another 10-15, but we're very likely to see brick & mortar retail stores morphing into customizing, sizing shops with no off the rack inventory and clothes being made to order and delivered within a day or two.

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Amy Lamond 2012/08/23 15:06:18

No

Some people still like to go to a store, try things on and compare.

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Brian Griffin 2012/08/23 14:52:34

No

Ok, thats just ridiculous

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Miranda Panda 2012/08/23 14:47:07

No

I dont know, I just think its...odd

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pravin to Miranda... 2012/08/23 14:52:53

this is not odd.that is fashion

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Christmas; In Chrome 2012/08/23 14:30:25

No

But I could definitely see these as "vending machine" type deals. You can get sandwiches and sodas and chips out of vending machines, but trust me, Subway ain't going anywhere.

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The.Z.Viru5 2012/08/23 14:22:24

No

Fashion can only get away with so much before it gets ridiculous. >.>

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Roxy H 2012/08/23 13:16:55

Yes

3D clothing will be the best thing for the 21stgames century. I love it already!

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tori 2012/08/23 12:43:35

Yes

I hate going shopping. I would use this…

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Michael72380 2012/08/23 12:01:31 (edited)

Yes

I am a technology nut and I can say that a lot of things will fall victim to the "3D Printing" world. I believe that this could very well happen as time moves along. However, with that being said this technology will get better and they will learn how to do better graphics and such with high quality (so who knows how soon).

https://www.youtube.com/watch... <--- Watch this :)

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Tiah 2012/08/23 11:02:29

No

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Old fashioned is the way to go!!

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sally 2012/08/23 05:52:37

No

I don't think it would work very well. Is it already cut out? Or do you have to put in a piece of nylon and cut the dotted lines? I really don't think it's any different from going to the store and finding a cute bathing suit.

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helli.candy 2012/08/23 05:44:08

No

Go shopping is more fun when u go with friends and its extreme sport

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DP 2012/08/23 04:37:53
joe mauro 2012/08/23 04:18:54

No

i think no clothes is the real future,but everyones gotta make aliving

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Tastentier 2012/08/23 03:35:37

Yes

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3D printing will revolutionize all areas of life. Soon we will download open source 3D models, print them at home and use the parts to assemble household appliances and tools. There is already a self-replicating 3D printer that can produce the necessary parts to make another printer:
http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Re...

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Michael... to Tastentier 2012/08/23 12:03:38

+1
Thank you. A person who is a fellow-geek/technology buff !!! :) I completely agree !!!

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kaybera 2012/08/23 03:21:01

No

I have a couple notes I need to write down before I forget them and your suit is perfect

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katie 2012/08/23 02:17:14

No

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I hate how digital everything is getting, I LOVE to go to the mall with my friends and shop for hours. I really don't want that to be lost.

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Raymie 2012/08/23 02:14:19

No

what a waste of a tree...good job epa...way to look out for the environment...hypocrites.

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luke to Raymie 2012/08/23 02:31:50 (edited)

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It's made with nylon, which is made from petroleum, you dolt.

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Raymie to luke 2012/08/23 19:38:27

oh okay thanks for name calling turdnugget...hey look I can do it too...I feel better about myself now cause I put someone elses idea and conversation down...wow how impressive of me...so it is made from a fossil fuel that unlike the tree cannot be replaced...that is even better you dumb f*ck...

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Dane 2012/08/23 02:05:50

No

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dude impossible

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LoneWulfStud 2012/08/23 01:49:01

No

Don't they put prints on clothing already... I think you can put anything you like on clothing nowadays... Using a printer!!! This is not a new trend... Some of us have figured out how to do it...

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Dane to LoneWul... 2012/08/23 02:07:42

ikr its like paper clothes in 3D y am i not suprised people r getting dumber and dumber nowa days

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luke to Dane 2012/08/23 03:02:38 (edited)

+1
They're printing out the article of clothing itself.

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LoneWul... to Dane 2012/08/23 08:57:32

Well the article is from the UK...

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luke to LoneWul... 2012/08/23 03:03:24

+1
They're actually printing the article of clothing, not putting a design on an article of clothing.

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Selenaaa.:* 2012/08/23 01:40:43

Yes

+1
Yes, but the what hell is up with her shoes?

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Black Mohawk Man 2012/08/23 01:33:01

Yes

+1
Duh!!

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John Freeman 2012/08/23 01:29:19

No

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Good god I hope not.

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Michael... to John Fr... 2012/08/23 12:04:35

Why? They will get only better with the years that pass. I believe it is the wave of the future.

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Relay 2012/08/23 01:29:01

No

no elastic? how are the bottoms suppose to stay on? big wave and opps...

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snell/GOD & COUNTRY-zero cl... 2012/08/23 01:12:21 (edited)

Yes

made for those who like strong head winds and lotsa rain - and whose secret desire is to go nude.

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