Stratasys has introduced the SSYS 2Y22 Reflection Collection. Created using the new Stratasys J850™ TechStyle™ 3D printer, curated by Stratasys and made possible through close collaboration with seven design groups, Reflection includes exclusive dresses and suits, daywear, lighting, luxury packaging, cosmetics, handbags, accessories, footwear and more.
“Reflection brings to life the impact of the global changes of the last two years through innovative fashion and design pieces,” says Naomi Kaempfer, Art, Design and Fashion Director for Stratasys. “The collection focuses on three main pillars – personal space, social inclusion and mindful manufacturing.”
Personal space: The last few years have exposed us to the necessity of intertwining our intimate personal and public space. This is being expressed through fashion and identity design that reflects intimacy, emotion, vulnerability, comfortable clothing, home wear and softness.
Social inclusion: The past two years have forced us to face critical social injustices such as equality, gender and ethnicity. This collection is a celebration of our shared humanity and highlights the growing sensitivity towards community building, social inclusion and nationality.
Mindful Manufacturing: Our goal is to create designs that will last for years, across all seasons. This reduces waste and since the manufacturing process is more intentional, each piece has its own unique story. This collection focuses on slow fashion, mindful manufacturing, longevity and respect for the planet and its ecology.
The seven design groups contributing to the SSYS 2Y22 Collection are:
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Shamir Shoham, Vice President of Design for Stratasys says, “Our partnerships with designers and fashion houses have allowed us to bring to the world an innovative collection created using 3D printing technology. We believe that 3D printing is the future of innovation in fashion and design and that it will open up unlimited possibilities for fashion designers and manufacturers to personalise and customise 3D-printed fabric pieces.”
Stratasys has partnered with Dyloan and the D-house in Milan, a top innovation centre of excellence for evolving fashion technology, D-house demonstrates the versatility of 3D printing applications from concept design through production using Stratasys 3DFashion™ technology. Stratasys technology also is the focus for the new D-House Academy for fashion designers in Italy, which is helping change design workflows to reflect the technology’s capabilities.
The J850 TechStyle 3D printer allows fashion designers and manufacturers to 3D print direct to textile and garments using unlimited colour, transparency, and flexible printed materials. Powered by unique 3DFashion technology, which allows the adhesion of inkjet polymer over various types of textiles, this printer is leading the PolyJet™ business expansion into manufacturing of haute couture, luxury fashion and accessories.
Lidewij Edelkoort, world-renowned fashion specialist and trend forecaster, says there has long been interest in a 3D printer for fabric and garments, with countless potential creative applications for fashion designers. She expects an enthusiastic industry response as a result, saying; “From decorative craft to creative engineering comes this hybrid machine from Stratasys, as an answer to a million prayers, allowing the ascension of embellishment for an inclusive following.”
