Applicability of polymers printed on textiles with a 3D printer for possible use in car interior

In the paper, different types of polymers (rPLA, PETG, TPU) printed with a 3D printer are tested on textile material used for car interiors. The primary goal is to examine the possibility of 3D printing on textiles for the automotive industry, its adhesive and other mechanical properties. A further goal is to explore possibilities for new ways of designing and aesthetic efficiency of materials used in vehicles as well as potential ergonomically positive effects. The adhesion properties of the polymer-textile material, the strength printed on the surface using the tape method, the wear resistance of the polymer printed on the textile and the ageing of the polymer under simulated conditions are tested. The results are used to select a suitable polymer for the 3D printer and print it on the selected textile material for automotive industry.