Kaizen 3D Prints
A 3D printing startup specializing in the creation of flexible, wearable textiles and fashion accessories by printing directly onto mesh and fabric using FDM technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Daniel Bettencourt
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
- None (Founder-led)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D Printed Adjustable Straps (for bags and accessories)","Custom 3D Printed Buttons (various shapes, sizes, and colors)","3D Printed Mesh Textiles (flexible fabric swatches)","Digital 3D Model Library (subscription-based STL files via Thangs)","PFLAT Special-Effect Build Sheets (Reseller)"]
Technological Advantage
Combines a high-volume production fleet of over 11 Bambu Lab printers with proprietary assembly techniques, such as UV resin tiling, to create large-scale, seamless 3D textiles.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridges the gap between rigid 3D prints and flexible textiles, enabling the production of durable, customizable, and wearable fashion components that retain the flexibility of fabric.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in accessible FDM-based 3D printing directly onto mesh and fabric, utilizing proprietary UV resin tiling and PFLAT special-effect build sheets to create functional, wearable fashion components rather than just high-fashion couture.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Fashion designers, cosplayers, DIY makers, and 3D printing enthusiasts looking for wearable additive manufacturing solutions.
Industry Verticals
["Fashion & Apparel","Additive Manufacturing","Cosplay & Costume Design","Consumer Goods"]
Competitors
Shorey Designs, Stratasys (3DFashion), Nervous System, Danit Peleg
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reached 100k+ Instagram followers and 40k+ TikTok followers; maintains a production fleet of 15+ printers including Bambu Lab, Snapmaker, and Prusa units.
Major Milestones
["Transitioned from massage therapy to full-time additive manufacturing in 2023","Reached 100,000 followers on Instagram in 2024","Launched a successful subscription-based digital model library on Thangs.com","Became an authorized reseller for PFLAT special-effect build sheets"]
Notable Customers
Independent Cosplayers, Boutique Fashion Designers, DIY Maker Community