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Re:The Next Revolution in 3-D Printing: Disposable Panties by dmix on Thursday November 07, 2013 @06:47PM (#6693378)
Do any of the these from their website fit that profile?

> Various types of liquid polymers such as natural Latex, silicon, polyurethane and Teflon, as well as variety of textile fibres such as cotton, viscose and polyamide enable tailor-made fabrics for any need.

http://www.tamicare.com/#!technology/c1xu8

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Re:The Next Revolution in 3-D Printing: Disposable Panties by marcosdumay on Thursday November 07, 2013 @08:37PM (#6693880)
Yes, latex and cotton are biodegradable.

3D printed teflon and polyamide would be great, those are excellent materials with plenty of applications beyond clothing.

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Re:The Next Revolution in 3-D Printing: Disposable Panties by toomuchtodo on Thursday November 07, 2013 @08:06PM (#6693749)
Cotton is most definitely biodegradable (but of course, not a plastic).
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