Textile and Apparel Industries

The 3D Printing Era: A Conceptual Model for the Textile and Apparel Industry

Authors: Lushan Sun (University of Missouri) , Sheng Lu (University of Delaware)

Abstract

Based on examining existing literatures, this paper proposes a conceptual model that summarizes the potential impacts of 3DP technology on the big landscape of the T&A industry. The intention is also to provide a valuable framework for the T&A academic discipline to proactively think about the opportunities and challenges of integrating 3DP technology in the T&A industry and how to effectively incorporate 3DP into the future research and teaching agendas.

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How to Cite: Sun, L. & Lu, S. (2015) “The 3D Printing Era: A Conceptual Model for the Textile and Apparel Industry”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).