Rip Curl’s Mirage3DP Boardshort has won the prestigious 2024 ISPO Award, recognising outstanding achievements in the sporting goods industry. The award was presented last week at the ISPO Show in Munich, Germany. Developed in collaboration with Moon Creative Lab and Bilio, the Mirage3DP Boardshort sets a new benchmark for innovation and sustainability in surf apparel. The collaboration combines Rip Curl’s expertise in technical surf products with Moon Creative Lab’s innovative 3D printing materials and systems, and Bilio’s expertise in complex soft goods design.
“We’re honoured to receive this prestigious award and to be recognised alongside our partners as leaders in the sports industry,” said Milan Thompson, Head of Product Innovation and Sustainability at Rip Curl. “As the Ultimate surfing company, Rip Curl is committed to challenging the status quo by pushing the boundaries of innovation. As an industry first to integrate 3D printed textiles into a boardshort, we’re able to showcase true leadership in product design, material engineering, and product circularity.”
The award winning boardshort features a multilayer waistband made from recyclable biobased TPU and wool, offering comfort and minimising waist movement. Internal grip inserts and 3D-integrated mesh side panels are engineered to improve ventilation and fit, ensuring superior comfort and in-water performance.
Variloom is Moon Creative Lab’s 3D unique printing system and material that seeks to
revolutionise the fashion industry by exponentially reducing production waste, product inventory, and dependence on offshore manufacturing by bringing customisable production closer to the consumer. Rip Curl’s strategic collaboration with Moon Lab has an ambitious plan to integrate this unique material and construction system into more Rip Curl products, with a long-term goal to create a 100% bespoke 3D printed product.
The award-winning Mirage3DP boardshort is scheduled for release in 2026.
