Lilach Porges Combines Roller Coasters, 3D Printing and Female Empowerment in Her Fashion Collection

The fashion industry is considered one of the biggest environmental polluters, putting it at the center of the sustainability debate. While large fashion companies are changing course in some of their production methods, suppliers of cheap fashion are striving to do the same. Although environmentally conscious consumers are now frequently turning to second-hand clothing and having a positive impact on the supply-demand system, the aim is to make production itself “greener”.

Forward-thinking companies are pioneering resource-conserving manufacturing methods and eco-friendly materials. Balena, for instance, champions compostable materials for textile production, strengthening this trend. Additionally, designers like Lilach Porges from Israel are actively striving to infuse sustainability into their professional realms. Porges recently unveiled her first ready-to-wear collection, dubbed the Roller Coaster collection, under her label PROCODE_DRESS. The garments were crafted using robot-controlled 3D printing techniques while utilizing sustainable printing materials.

Printing in process on the garments

Porges developed a unique 3D printing process exclusively for the Roller Coaster collection, employing robotic arms to execute various tasks. These versatile arms not only create intricate patterns but also handle fabric sewing, efficiently producing clothing directly from 3D printed textile materials, resulting in the ready-to-wear attire. The robot’s movements are coded and coordinated using mathematical patterns. In contrast to conventional 3D printers, robotic arms offer an advantage in that large areas can also be printed with no volume limitations. In addition, the robotic arm can move flexibly depending on the code programming and can also print on curved verticals.