Tamicare's 3D printing technology set for mass production

Tamicare, a UK-based innovation and engineering company in the field of textiles and nonwoven materials, is now going to begin mass production of its 3D printing technology Cosyflex, according to media reports.

Cosyflex is a 3D printing technology that can create all direction stretchable nonwoven fabrics based on the unique amalgamation of elastomers and textile fibres and can also be integrated with electrical components to make smart clothing.

After a span of 10 years, Tamicare's Cosyflex is going into mass production for the first time. The company's new production line has the capacity to produce 3 million items each day with zero waste. “Our Cosyflex production system allows 3D printing to be used for mass production for the first time ever. Instead of creating items one at a time, Cosyflex enables high volume high density production from a small footprint at costs far below traditional manufacturing processes,” said Tamar Giloh, founder and CEO, Tamicare.

The printing technology can produce textile products without any cutting and waste. Different varieties of liquid polymers like latex, silicon, polyurethane, and teflon along with textile fibres like cotton, polyamide, and viscose can be used to make customised fabrics for any need.

Cosyflex also opens new avenues for smart clothing, which were until now made by weaving or knitting electrical components into the fabric, but now can be printed into the garment while manufacturing. Thus, it brings new possibilities for innovation in fashion, sportswear, medical hygiene and other areas of textiles. (HO)