Make and Create

Get creative

It’s important that fashion graduates have experience using all kinds of technologies to prepare for life in this forward-thinking industry. And here is your chance to develop your digital skills. Using the TechStyleLAB, you can have some fun creating different styles and garments as you explore digital ways to bring your designs to life. 

Not sure what you want to make first? Ask us for inspiration – the TechStyleLAB is a collaborative space. 

The Digital Side of Fashion

Our tools are already being used at the cutting edge of the fashion industry. As companies look for ways to create garments more productively, cost-effectively, and sustainably, these technologies are providing an innovative and practical answer. 

By making the most of everything digitalization has to offer as a student, you’ll boost your resume and portfolio to land that job when you graduate. So, get involved and don’t be afraid to make mistakes – it’s all part of the hands-on learning experience. 

Pricing

We offer printing, laser cutting and embroidery services at competitive prices. The TechStyleLAB is on the first floor of Rockwell Hall - Room 114.


LARGE FORMAT PRINTINGPRICE
36" Printing (Color or Grayscale)    $8.00 / lilnear foot     
36" x 48" Poster (Heavyweight Paper)  $36 each
Garment Patterns BW Line Plotting on Bond Paper   $0.85/foot 
FABRIC PRINTING *       PRICE            
Sample** (6" x width)$12 each
Cotton$36/yard
Silk     $56/yard

* Contact us for current inventory.
** A sample is required prior to all orders. Sample printing is scheduled 2x a month.

Student Pricing Below

LASER CUTTINGPRICE

Laser cutting/etching

(time starts at computer)

$1/minute first 10 minutes

50¢/minute after first 10 minute

Acrylic$12.50/sq.ft

                                    

EMBROIDERYPRICE

Embroidery (including thread)     

  

50¢/sq.in. 

 

                                                                                                               

3D PRINTINGPRICE
3D printing (including PLA plastic filament)              $0.08/gram of filament 

                                                      

VINYL CUTTING-CRICUTPRICE
Appointments and Labor$5.00/30 minutes
Vinyl (limited colors)                                                       

$2.00 per sheet

or 12" length

Transfer Tape (to purchase)                                                            $1.00 per sq. ft.
or 12" length
SEWING SUPPLIESPRICE
Bobbin Case for Juki Machine$17.00 each
Bobbin Thread for Juki Machine$3.00 each
Blue Seam Ripper                                                                       $2.00 each
10 pack needles / Green Groz-Beckert
for sewing machine               
$5.00 each
Juki Presser Foot                                                                                 $12.00 each

If you have questions regarding inventory or pricing please contact us: TechStyleLAB@kent.edu

Reservations
student borrowing camera

Reserve a spot with one of our wonderful student workers! Please put the equipment you would like to use in the notes section. There may be times the links below are not active at the beginning of a semester or when the lab is closed. Alternatively, come visit us at the lab or email: TechStyleLAB@kent.edu

Make an Appointment

Equipment

Our equipment is free for you to use. We have a range of equipment for you to use in the TechStyleLAB. Take a look at all the devices available below and let us know if you have any questions.

 

Output devices

Printers

Our advanced printers mirror those used in the industry.

HP DesignJet T520 Plotter and Poster Printer

Prints resolutions up to 2400 dpi.

Mutoh VJ-1628TD Textile Printer

This eight-color, two-head, high-resolution textile printer can print fabric up to 64’’wide.

Rabbit Laser 35" x 51" bed.

Radian Laser Cutter FB 1600
39"x 60" bed
Our laser cutter is designed for the textile and embroidery industry.

Embroidery machine: Brother Entrepreneur Pro PR1000E

Single-head, 15-needle to create intricate designs.

Cricut makers

3D printer

Afina H400 3D Printer
Prototypes a part, or model that is up to 4.7in3 with a minimum layer thickness of 0.15mm.
Creatlity CR-10 Max
Build volume is up to 17.7in3 with a minimum layer height of 0.2mm.
Elegoo Mars 2 Pro
Resin printer with build volume:  5.08in(L) x 3.15in(W) x 6.30in(H)
 

Other equipment

Oculus Quest 2

VR headset

Elegoo Washing and Curing Station

Washes and cures resin prints created in the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro

Polymaker Polysher

Smooths prints made with the Polymaker Polysmooth Filament

Jacquard SteamJet II Fabric Finisher

This steams all our digitally printed fabrics to set the dye. It can process up to 50 yards of fabric per cycle!
 

Software

Our computers inside, and just outside, the TechStyleLAB give you the chance to use cutting edge, specialized software. You can also use some of the software in our computer lab, which can be found at Rockwell124.

Which software can I use?

CLO

This 3D fashion design software program uses cutting-edge simulation technologies to help fashion and apparel designers bring their creations to life. Revolutionize your design process with fast, accurate and true-to-life 3D garment simulation. CLO can help you expand and increase your design capability.

Learn more about CLO


6D Embroidery

6D™ Embroidery lets you visualize custom embroidery to help bring a personal touch to your designs. You can customize lettering and patterns and create embroideries of your digital designs.


Procreate

Procreate has everything you need to create sketches, paintings, illustrations and animations - no matter where you are. You can take this virtual art studio anywhere, as it’s available to use through our iPads.

Learn more about Procreate


LightBurn

Laser cutter software.

Learn More About LightBurn


ChituBox

This slicer software works with our Elegoo Mars 2 Pro 3D printer to translate your 3D designs into physically printed, high-quality resin prototypes.

Learn more about ChituBox


Adobe Creative Cloud

Creative Cloud is a collection of more than 20 apps and services that can be used for photography, design, video, web, UX, and more. Two of the most popular are Adobe Photoshop, which we use for Digital Textile Printing and Adobe Illustrator, which we use for vinyl and laser cutter designs (Cricut).

Learn More about Adobe CCS


Cricut Design Space

We use Cricut’s software to create new Cricut products, browse projects, start designing, and cut items on our Cricut Maker.

Learn more about Cricut