A clothing design company based in the United States has used 3D printing technology to develop a custom shoe for developing children that can solve health problems.
Buying shoes is often seen as something more fashion-related, especially when shopping for a specific brand or trending style. On the other hand, some people take choosing the right shoes for granted and are satisfied as long as the shoes fit or feel comfortable enough.
As adults, people may pay more attention to the appearance of shoes, but for children whose bodies are still changing and adapting rapidly, the situation is more complicated. Younger wearers need shoes that not only require fit and comfort but also help their feet grow in the right way and avoid potential health problems they may have later in life. Often labeled as "therapeutic" and expensive, the new concept shoe was developed in hopes of making such shoes more accessible and easier to manufacture through 3D printing.
3D printing technology has undoubtedly changed personal lifestyles and even traditional shoe manufacturing. Because it makes it easier to prototype new shoes and enables designers to quickly turn their ideas into reality. Recent developments have even allowed for the use of different kinds of materials when 3D printing forms and structures, giving creators more freedom in the designs they want to implement.
The company 3D prints something similar to knitted fabric, only it uses stretchy TPU as the material. It's not without reason that the shoes it prints actually look more like chainmail than traditional fabrics. The open-knit construction provides the shoe with the flexibility and supports a child's foot needs during the developing period. The material manufactured by 3D printing can provide comfortable softness to the heel for a long time.
Therapeutic shoes, using 3D modeling even before printing. By scanning a child's foot to generate a 3D model, the process only takes a few minutes. Then, on an individual basis, analyze and determine what will result in the 3D printed fabric to ensure the optimum thickness and shape are customized.
The end result is a shoe that feels great and looks different. It's definitely easy to spot from the look of designer shoes thanks to its knit construction, giving it some unique identity. What's more, this temperament is very soft and strong, while also providing vertical stability.
Shoes can be tailored to the wearer's specific needs and requirements, and they can use more sustainable materials such as recycled TPU. In the near future, when 3D printing becomes more widespread and more accessible, both manufacturers and users will get what they want.
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