In a recent development, a student from Cornell University, USA has innovated a concept for custom-fit activewear that can be converted to workplace clothing without much efforts.
The multi-purpose convertible clothing range, called Recycl3-D features garments which can be converted to activewear or office wear by adding or removing collars, hoods, sleeves, and pockets. The garments are also fully recyclable, thus eliminating any waste produced in the design and manufacturing process.
“The real perks of 3D printing have not been used to their full potential. I brought together recycling with synthetic blends, customization from body scanning and optimization of the manufacturing process to drastically reduce production waste,” averred Eric Beaudette, the student behind the innovation.
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A full-scale prototype garment was developed by Beaudette based on his measurements, which were recorded using Cornell’s 3D Body Scanner. The Recycl3-D range offers the wearers to create custom looks by choosing the colours, patterns, and accessories. The garment can also be returned and converted into raw material for new apparel, whenever the wearer plans to stop using it.
The student received the Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship worth US $ 30,000 from the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund for this concept.
