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Totally get why it's infuriating but it does look pretty cool. Especially when it's so subtle you don't notice it easily without a closeup.

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[–] Thisfox@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That looks like machine embroidery with metallic threads to me. Can already imagine how you would program the machine.

[–] frezik@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

No, it's not threads. Here's a closer picture: https://www.makingitsew.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/illustrator_command_ops_pattern-1.jpg

They might use some kind of mask to spray something on. I tried to replicate it by printing TPU to fabric, but TPU can be hard to work with for such fine details and consistency.