Additive Manufacturing and Smart Textiles

Abstract

This chapter elucidates how new digital technologies are shaping the fashion industry. The chapter allows: understanding how additive manufacturing, 3D printing and smart textiles are entering the fashion industry, their potential and challenges;understanding whether and how these innovations are compatible with luxury fashion traditionally dominated by craftsmanship with a focus on luxury shoes production;understanding different properties and applications of smart textiles;discussing how also small-medium sized firms can approach the digital transformation.