Development and testing of material extrusion additive manufactured polymer–textile composites

Abstract The adoption of Additive Manufacturing (AM) has gradually transformed the fashion industry through innovation and technology over last decade. Novel AM systems techniques are continuously being developed, leading to application polymers with textiles fabrics in industry. This work investigates development testing polymer–textile composites using polylactic acid (PLA) filaments on synthetic mesh direct material extrusion (ME). An aspect this paper highlights appropriate combination printing material, textile substrate, printer settings achieve excellent adhesion. Details process create described, as interfacial strength results T-peel tests, observed failure modes post-testing. peel strengths for different ME bonded examined used identify compatibility materials. visualised potential onto a material-joining approach new functionalisation, multi-material composite explorations innovative aesthetic print techniques. also adds limited knowledge composites, which can provide helpful information designers researchers develop applications facilitate future research smart embedded programmable textiles.