Samenvatting

RESEARCH Theresearch report focusses on the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing in the fashion industry and how it will affect the sustainability of a fashion brand TABLE OF CONTENTS // 1. Introduction. - 1.1 Rationale 5. - 1.2 Structure. - 1.3 Methodology // 2. What Is 3d Printing? - 2.1 Print Technologies. - 2.1.1 Fused Deposition Modeling. - 2.1.2 Selective Laser Sintering. - 2.1.3 Digital Light Synthesis. - 2.2 Materials. - 2.3 Fabric Construction // 3. Supply Chain Management // 4. Sustainability And Circular Economy. - 4.1 People - Social Responsibility. - 4.2 Planet - Environmental Protection. - 4.3 Profit – Economic Performance. - 4.4 Circular Economy // 5. Limitations // 6. Conclusion // Source List ; Appendices: Material Test Results, Interview, Just Brands PRODUCT The product of my graduation project is 'The Pattern Translator'. The Pattern Translator is a service that helps fashion brands to implement 3D printing into their supply chain. It transforms 2D patterns into 3D printable files.