3D printing the perfect sweater

3D printing the perfect sweater



Watch out, Grandma; technology is about to put you out of a job.

On the flip side, though, Grace Gouin and Mariano deGuzman are trying to bring manufacturing back to the good, old U.S. of A. from farm to factory, and hit the pause button on throwaway fashion with their ingenious idea to 3D print custom-fitted sweaters you’ll never want to throw in the Goodwill bag.

Once upon a time, custom fitted garment were the only option! People visited their local tailor, got measured, picked out the fabric — a few weeks later, they picked up their clothes, totally customized to their body and preferences. These clothes were exceptionally durable, made locally with the best materials and empowered the people who made them. Our approach is the same except that we can create your custom sized sweater in an hour, and you never have to leave the comfort of your home.

They’re currently raising funds on Kickstarter to finance half the cost of the knitting machine and plan to pay off the remainder with the profits, so if you’re in the market for “Made in the U.S.A.” and a winter standby that will last for years, this could be the project for you.

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