Introduction of 3D Printing Technology for Fashion Design in Vietnam

3D printing technology is rapidly developing in the world and Vietnam. 3D printing technology is applied in many fields: architecture, construction, medicine, education, and other manufacturing industries such as consumer goods, automobiles, aircraft, and aerospace. Especially, 3D printing technology has developed quite aggressively in the fashion industry. Many brands have applied this technology to print costumes and jewellery. This advancement in technology has helped designers create diversified and abundant fashion products and reduce time-to-market. In Vietnam today, 3D printing technology has been widely applied in several industries, but in the fashion industry this technology has only been partially applied such as sample design and building three-dimensional human body data; the application of 3D printing technology to print clothes has not been implemented yet due to the unsatisfactory printing materials, unsuitable technology, and printers. In this article, the authors study the experiences of some countries in 3D scanning technology, some suitable 3D materials, and printing technologies to test this technology in costume design and product making.