On-Demand Swatcher Coat

The purpose of the design, Swatcher coat, is to raise awareness of the wide range of textile types that are compatible with digital printing available using a three-dimensional form and a sustainable apparel design framework. A total of 210 fabric swatches from two types of Contrado swatch packs (classic and natural) were used. Platforms like Contrado function as one-stop production facilities that specialize in making custom products on demand and do not hold stock or produce products beyond need. This design serves as an educational tool that promotes the application of on-demand digital printing technology (e.g., Contrado, Spoonflower, Honest Fabric) and sustainable design processes. It can also help design students to recognize the wide range of different fabric types that can be printed on (e.g., lace, velvet, neoprene, matte Lycra, leather) and the use of a traditional method of quilting.