Fashion

3D Printed Footwear Startup Koobz Lands $7.2M in Seed Round

California-based Koobz is focused on reshoring the U.S. footwear supply chain with advanced manufacturing processes, including 3D printing. The startup just announced that it has added $6 million to its…

Zellerfeld and Sean Wotherspoon Drop 3D Printed Sneaker and Mule

In a year already filled with headline-making partnerships, 3D printing startup Zellerfeld has now teamed up with one of the biggest names in sneaker culture: Sean Wotherspoon. Known for his…

3D Printing News Briefs, June 14, 2025: Awards, CNC Integration, Sneakers, & More

We’re kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some exciting news, as the winners of this year’s TCT Awards have been announced! Then it’s on to business, with Shapeways…

Nike’s 3D Printed Air Max 1000 Drops Summer 2025—and Influencers Already Have It

Nike’s 3D printed sneaker is officially getting a release. The Air Max 1000 Oatmeal, made using Zellerfeld’s 3D printing technology, is set to drop in Summer 2025, with a retail…

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3D Printing & the Vegan Leather Opportunity

With veganism on the rise, more eco-conscious consumers, and more of a worry about where all the things we consume come from, a lot of firms are taking a hard…

3D Printing News Briefs, June 11, 2025: Sustainability, Automotive Tooling, & More

We’re starting with sustainability news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as EOS has strengthened its commitment on climate responsibility, and Zestep is making 3D printing filament out of eyewear…

From Saddles to Sculptures: Hermès’ Equestrian Legacy Meets 3D Printing

A horse in the park, birds in flight, and a window that tells a story with curves and colors. This is the latest visual tale from Hermès, unveiled at Amsterdam’s…

Adidas Launches 3D Printed Climacool Slip-On Globally Today

Today, May 2, 2025, marks the official global release of the Adidas Climacool, a fully 3D printed sneaker designed for breathability, comfort, and performance. After a limited early drop on…

3D Printing News Briefs, April 26, 2025: Wax & Metal 3D Printers, 3D Printed Footwear & Apparel, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Airtech has acquired KIMYA’s high-performance AM filament portfolio and is integrating the materials into its own. Moving on, Multistation announced a strategic partnership with…

As Gold Soars and Diamonds Dip, PGI Bets on 3D Printed Platinum to Spark Jewelry Innovation

In the good old days of 3D printing hype, a new designer or artist was working with additive as a medium every week. People would try to get us to…

3D Printing News Briefs, November 30, 2024: On-Demand Spare Parts, Shoes, & More

Kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Phase3D launched a real-time production control system for AM, and the Royal Netherlands Navy is using Ultimaker 3D printers for on-demand spare parts…

OXMAN’s 3D Printed Zero-Waste Biodegradable O° Shoes Produce No Microplastics

Design lab OXMAN is on a mission to make products “by, for, and with Nature while advancing humanity,” moving from human-centric to nature-centric design. It recently unveiled a new technology…

Print to Wear: Steve Madden Goes 3D with Hilos

Footwear is evolving. That’s how Hilos’ CEO sees it, envisioning footwear as the next big industry set to scale through 3D printing. During this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200…

ELSTM Introduces 3D Printed Sneakers, $250 a Pair

ELSTM has released the Orca, a shoe made with various 3D printed materials. It features a foaming TPU midsole, a mesh upper, and an outer TPU shell. The midsole also…

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A$AP Rocky Debuts New 3D Printed PUMA Shoes

Rapper and producer A$AP Rocky has collaborated with PUMA and Carbon to create a shoe. The Mostro 3D “Red” is available today at Dover Street Market, Nubian, and SNEAKERSNSTUFF, as…

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Adidas Makes Climamog Fully 3D Printed Shoe for $28 a Pair

Adidas has teased a new 3D-printed shoe, sending it to shoe photographer Tyler Mansour, also known as Arab Lincoln, who showcased it on his Instagram. Tyler introduced the shoes by…

Eye on Additive Eyewear: 3D Printing at MYKITA

In this Eye on Additive Eyewear series, we’ve previously examined 3D printing at Materialise and luxury group LVMH. Today, we’re taking a detailed look at a 3D printing application that,…

Eye on Additive Eyewear: 3D Printing at LVMH

In this “Eye on Additive Eyewear” series, we’re looking at 3D printing eyewear. 3D printing firms such as Materialise have been trying to grow this category for over a decade….

Iris van Herpen’s Spectacular Season: A 3D Printed Wedding Dress and Two Galas

Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen has had a busy season, showcasing her innovative 3D printed creations on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. On May 11, 2024, Brazilian…

Stratasys Announces Updates to SAF Technology, H350 & J850 TechStyle 3D Printers

In 2021, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) launched the H Series Production Platform for high-volume production, driven by its industrial-grade Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) technology. SAF, and the H350 printer it powers,…

Solidscape Sold to Investor by Prodways

See update at the end of this article, originally published January 26, 2024. French 3D printer manufacturer Prodways Group (PWG.PA) has announced that it will discontinue its small printers business…

3D Printing News Briefs, March 23, 2024: AM in the US Coast Guard, Navy, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re discussing the use of 3D printing in various branches of the military, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, and the German…

10 Stunning Pieces of 3D Printed Fashion Defining the 21st Century

Fashion’s visionaries never stop exploring new horizons, blending the latest technology with classic elegance. This tradition of innovation is not new. Historically, fashion icons pioneered the use of contemporary technologies…

HILOS Realizes Footwear Designs of Ancuta Sarca with Shoe 3D Printing Platform

Designer Ancuta Sarca collaborated with HILOS Studio to unveil 3D printed shoes at London Fashion Week. Together, they created a wedge sandal that highlights Ancuta’s design prowess and HILOS’s platform-based…