| Method | Type | |||
| solid | hollow | shell | nodal | |
| 3D weaving | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 3D knitting | yes | yes | yes | no |
| 3D braiding | yes | yes | no | yes |
| 3D nonwoven | yes | no | yes | no |
| 3D winding and/or layup | no | yes | yes | no |