Three-dimensional coating textiles for protective anti-cut application

The aim of this study was the design, fabrication, and durability assessment of three-dimensional cut-resistant structures applied to textiles by a coating process using stencils fabricated by additive technology. The developed stencils were characterized by patterns of varied geometry and size, enabling the deposition of well-defined 3D structures on the substrate. The paper presents both the design aspect, i.e., stencil design and pattern orientation relative to the direction of test blade movement, and the technological aspect, i.e., the deposition of polymer structures and evaluation of coating durability. The resulting coated material is intended for protective applications, including cut-resistant PPE. We performed cut-resistance tests and conducted a 3D spatial evaluation of the structures deposited on the fabric using non-contact measurement methods to assess the effectiveness of the coating technique.