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Terra Supra (Version 2)
Padded Workwear Project
Ex-Nihilo
Vapor Pack
New Denim Project
OSB.GSD.08.19.23
Architecture Studio Projects
Triple Double App
Lattice Algorithm
About
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Terra Supra (Version 2)
Padded Workwear Project
Ex-Nihilo
Vapor Pack
New Denim Project
OSB.GSD.08.19.23
Architecture Studio Projects
Triple Double App
Lattice Algorithm
About
Resume
Drawings
Footwear project in collaboration with © Carbon Inc.
The Terra Supra is a 3D printed athlete recovery slide using lattice technology. The lattice structure of the shoe is used to simulate a foam-like material, making it comfortable and impact resistant for the wearer.
This project started in March 2023 when I reached out to Carbon® with the hope of producing a shoe that I had designed. After several meetings with carbon engineers discussing structure and manufacturability, version one of the Terra Supra was ready to print.
Version 1 was printed successfully in size 11, and sent to me for testing. This gave me great insight into what needed to be adapted for version 2.
Footwear project in collaboration with © Carbon Inc.
Version 2 was printed at Carbon’s new location in Germany.
In order to improve the quality of the print, version 2 utilizes a custom shoe last (tinfoil) for post processing. This helps to maintain the shape of the shoe throughout the production process.
Additive manufacturing allows for
In order to improve the quality of the print, version 2 utilizes a custom shoe last (tinfoil) for post processing. This helps to maintain the shape of the shoe throughout the production process.
Additive manufacturing allows for
Additive manufacturing allows for
products to adapt to the needs of the individual in ways that mass produced goods cannot. This adaptability in production can provide the optimal shape and support that is needed to meet the specific needs of individual athletes. In version 2 of the Terra Supra, the lattice structures are
varied throughout certain parts of the shoe to experiment with the versatility of different lattice architectures, and one-off shoe production made more accessible through additive manufacturing processes.
The shoe now has specified zones where the lattice structure changes. The lattice architecture changes under the arch and the toe of the shoe for better support.
After wearing version 1, I decided to change the shape of the shoe to fit the foot more naturally.
This alteration was made to reduce the overall weight of the shoe.
Information text on the outside and sole of the shoe for branding and information.
Integration of 3D-printed components within apparel construction
My idea for the Padded Workwear Project began with an interest in exploring how 3D printed parts could be integrated into cut and sewn garments. Using a foaming TPU filament I designed pads that
could slide into pockets on the knee and calf. This project was completed using 15oz selevege denim and traditional single stitch method of assembling the garment. The pants also use
copper buttons and rivets and a traditional button fly similar to the construction style of jeans at the turn of the 19th century.
Foam Pads
The 3D printed foam pads are held in place not only by their rough texture against the denim, but also through a tab that was implemented into their design. This tab (Shown on the right) folds back and slides through the hole made in the “Pad pockets”.
Copper Rivets
Copper rivets provide strength in an area that will get stressed by pulling the pads in and out over a long period of time
Tab Slot Edges
The edges of the tab slot are hand sewn to prevent fraying, and use a thread color similar to that of the raw denim.
While experimenting with different ways to print with this unique foam TPU filament, I discovered that if printed at a certain thickness, the result was very similar to fabric. This is very helpful when creating leg pads that need to provide
cushion for the wearer, but also move easily in every direction.
Two vastly different forms work together to create these 3D printed front and back leg pads. The extruded forms provide the impact resistance while the 0.08
inch thick plane connecting them allows for movement like a fabric. With the .125 inch gap between each module, the pads are able to bend freely, morphing to any movement the wearer makes.
Before creating this project I had to learn how to construct a traditional pair of jeans. I created the pattern in CLO3D and itterated over the course of several months. After sewing a dozen pairs of jeans on cheap denim, I had achieved the shape and fit that I wanted.
This served as a starting point for the additions such as pad pockets, and layering seen the final result.
The design of the pads also went through a considerable amount of itteration. The stack of pads (Shown on the right) took an estimated 375+ hours of total
printing time to arrive at the final pad design. The idea started in grasshopper, using parametric design to morph twisted boxes into the shape of the pattern. However, this design was very restrictive of movement.
About
Topher Jacobus is currently a first-year graduate student at the University of Oregon, pursuing an M.S. in Sports Product Design.
Contact
topher@uoregon.edu
He previously earned undergraduate degrees in Architecture, Graphic Design, and Studio Arts, along with a minor in Art History, from the University of Arkansas.
His work integrates the principles of Architecture and visual art into footwear and apparel design.