Textile and Apparel Science

The Effect of Geometric Structures and Washing Cycles on Elongation of 3D Printed Mesh-Textured Textiles

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effect of geometric structures and washing cycles on elongation of 3D printed mesh-textured textiles by measuring their displacement at maximum force. An experimental design, consisting of 3 (3D printed mesh-textured textile samples) x 4 (wash and dry cycle) x 4 (repetition) was used. Three structures with star honeycomb, lozenge, and sinusoidal were intentionally selected for the sample development. All the samples were washed by a portable washing machine with normal washing conditions and dried by using a flat dry method, following AATCC TM135 testing method. The finding concludes that 3D printed textiles with different geometric structures lead to distinct elongation properties. The results also indicated that washing does not affect elongation of 3D printed mesh-textured textiles. This study provided wearables’ designers with valuable insights for selecting appropriate geometric structures when creating 3D printed mesh-textured textiles with optimal stretchability and resistance to washing effects.

Keywords: 3D printing, mesh-textured textiles, washability, textile elongation

How to Cite:

Li, Y., Kabir, S. & Lee, Y., (2025) “The Effect of Geometric Structures and Washing Cycles on Elongation of 3D Printed Mesh-Textured Textiles”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 82(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21612