NASA Fabric Hexagons 3D Printed Chainmail
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
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What it does
- Flexible chainmail-style hexagons inspired by NASA's fabric armor research
- Interlocking modular pieces create custom protective or decorative displays
- Print and assemble for unique space-themed decor or functional armor cosplay
- Design based on NASA JPL origami-inspired engineering techniques
NASA Fabric Hexagons bring cutting-edge space engineering into your home or costume. These 3D-printed chainmail-style pieces recreate the flexible fabric armor concepts NASA scientists developed, inspired by origami and modular design principles used in aerospace applications.
Each hexagon interlocks with its neighbors, allowing you to build custom configurations for wall displays, cosplay armor, or interactive sculpture art. The flexible design captures the innovative approach NASA used to create protective materials that are both lightweight and durable, perfect for fans of space exploration and advanced materials design.
Assemble them individually or link multiple sets together for larger installations. Whether you're decorating a space-themed room, building cosplay armor, or displaying cutting-edge design inspiration, these hexagons offer a tangible connection to real NASA engineering concepts.
28k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by Keeeal. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design