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3D Printed Fashion A Sustainable Revolution

The document explores the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize the fashion industry by addressing environmental challenges through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). It highlights the Adidas Futurecraft 4D case study, showcasing its reduced waste and carbon footprint compared to traditional manufacturing. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of innovation, collaboration, and policy support for achieving sustainable footwear.

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3D Printed Fashion A Sustainable Revolution

The document explores the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize the fashion industry by addressing environmental challenges through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). It highlights the Adidas Futurecraft 4D case study, showcasing its reduced waste and carbon footprint compared to traditional manufacturing. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of innovation, collaboration, and policy support for achieving sustainable footwear.

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3D Printed Fashion: A

Sustainable Revolution?
Explore the transformative potential of 3D printing within the
fashion industry. This presentation will cover the current
environmental challenges, and the role of Life Cycle Assessment in
evaluating sustainability, and will present a case study of the
Adidas Futurecraft 4D.

by Amardeep Nikhil
Understanding Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA)
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) offers a cradle-to-grave analysis of a
product's environmental impact. It includes goal and scope
definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and
interpretation. Key metrics are carbon footprint, water usage,
energy consumption, and waste generation.

Raw Material Manufacturing


Extraction
30% of environmental
20% of environmental impact
impact

Transportation
10% of environmental impact
3D Printing: A Sustainable Alternative?
3D printing offers reduced waste, on-demand production, and localized manufacturing. Design optimization
enhances material efficiency and decentralized production lowers emissions. However, energy consumption and
material selection remain challenges.

Traditional Manufacturing 3D Printing

Waste rates: 30-40% Waste rates: <5% (potential)


Adidas Futurecraft 4D: A Case Study
Adidas Futurecraft 4D utilizes Digital Light Synthesis by Carbon. Its unique lattice structure optimizes performance
and comfort. Production involves layer-by-layer printing and post-processing, and utilizes a proprietary blend of
polymers.

Cushioning Weight
20% better 15% lighter
LCA of Adidas Futurecraft 4D:
Inventory Analysis
LCA involves collecting data on energy consumption during printing. Material
inputs include approximately 150g of polymer per shoe. Water consumption is
measured for cooling and post-processing and transportation impacts are
considered.

5 3
kWh Liters
Energy consumption per shoe Water usage per shoe

2%
Waste
Material waste
LCA of Adidas Futurecraft
4D: Impact Assessment

The Carbon footprint is compared against traditional midsole


production, and water scarcity impact is evaluated based on
regional water usage. Eutrophication potential is assessed based
on waste water discharge, plus human health impacts based on
exposure.

Carbon Footprint
30% reduction

Water Usage
Significant reduction
Futurecraft 4D: Sustainability and Future
Directions
Consider end-of-life recyclability of 3D printed components and closed-loop systems for material recovery. Design for
disassembly simplifies recycling processes. Future goals include achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 and 100% recyclable
materials by 2030.

2 Reuse

Recycle
1

Reduce
3
Conclusion: The Future of Sustainable
Footwear
3D printing offers a pathway to sustainable footwear. LCA is crucial for identifying environmental impacts.
Innovation in materials, design, and production is essential. Industry collaboration, consumer awareness, and policy
support are needed.

1 Collaboration

2 Awareness

3 Policy

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