DIGITAL 3D PROTOTYPING METHODS FOR CREATING SMART TEXTILE MATERIALS WITH CONTROLLABLE PARAMETERS

Abstract

The article explores the prospects of applying 3D printing technologies in the textile industry, particularly in the creation of smart textile materials. It analyzes the advantages and challenges associated with the integration of additive technologies into the production of textile materials. Special attention is given to the development of new materials that combine traditional textile characteristics with the capabilities of 3D prototyping. The study confirms the possibility of synthesizing three-dimensional textile structures capable of altering their mechanical and physical properties depending on operational conditions. It is established that the cross-sectional shape of structural elements significantly affects the material’s stiffness. The use of trapezoidal or hollow constructions allows for controlled adjustment of stiffness, opening new opportunities for creating adaptive materials. Methods for regulating the air permeability of textile structures using 3D-printed petal elements that can change their shape under aerodynamic forces are also investigated. This enables the development of materials with controlled ventilation, which can be applied in the production of sportswear, protective gear, and medical products. Particular attention is given to the use of magnetic components in the 3D printing process to create intelligent adaptive structures capable of changing their characteristics under the influence of an electromagnetic field. This approach opens possibilities for dynamic control of textile material properties in real-time. Promising directions for further research include improving materials for 3D printing, developing methods for integrating conductive elements into textile structures, and optimizing rapid prototyping technologies to create functionally adaptive textile products.