SS20 Collection – Eco-friendly 3D- printed footwear
This collection of 3D-printed sustainable shoes, titled Silent Spring, embodies a fusion of innovation and sustainability, emerging from the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 confinement period. Created during a time when the world slowed down and nature reclaimed urban spaces, this project draws inspiration from the quiet, empty streets and the untamed growth of vegetation. The name Silent Spring reflects this contrast between stillness and natural resurgence.
The collection utilizes eco-friendly 3D-printed footwear technology, chosen for its ability to minimize material wasteand enable precise, on-demand manufacturing. By producing only what is necessary, this sustainable fashion innovation significantly reduces the environmental footprint of traditional shoe production while opening new possibilities for customization and circular design.
Each prototype in the Silent Spring collection reflects a harmonious balance between technology and nature, embodying a forward-thinking approach to sustainable design. This work envisions a future where fashion embraces cutting-edge techniques while remaining environmentally responsible, redefining how footwear is conceived, produced and worn.
Timelapse printed process
The first video explains how pink sole was made, printed in dual extrusion with water soluble PVA and biodegradable PLA (pink extrusion). The second video shows the biodegradable PLA green sole printed process.