This zero-waste tutorial features Angus Tsui, giving you insight to his approach and thought processes and also tips on how to create your own zero-waste design.
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Global fibre production represented 116 million tonnes in 2022, and is expected to grow to 147 million tonnes in 2030 if business continues as usual (1). Regrettably, around 15% of fabric ends up on the cutting room floor when garments are cut and sewn (2). When textiles are wasted, so too are the resources which were invested and embedded into the textiles.
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In this case study, you will discover an alternative biomaterial that does not rely on virgin resources, instead using waste from other industries. As designers, choosing such innovative materials will enable you to implement circular solutions while reducing the environmental impact of your product.
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In this case study, you will discover how Reverse Resources has built a commercial circular solution so that textile products can be used and reused, keeping them for as long as possible. See how they address the sheer volume of textile waste that is produced before products even hit the shelves.
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By fostering cooperation, embracing creativity, and championing circular values, a small brand meets a manufacturing giant to transform garment defects into a viable circular solution.
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In this case study, we will discover and discuss what it takes to design your products with a life cycle in mind.
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In this case study, see how Levi’s identified their waste hotspots across the supply chain. Not only did they significantly reduce their environmental impact across the product’s life cycle, it also led to new industry standards and innovative solutions towards cleaner denim.
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In this case study, we will explore and discuss why Patagonia designs their products to last, and encourages care and repair for longevity.
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In this case study, you will learn about an approach to zero-waste design as well as a non-conventional way of production.
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In this case study, you will discover how effective zero-waste pattern creation can influence a designer’s identity. Yeohlee’s commitment of fabric utilisation and form allow her designs to perform both with functionality and as art.
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In this case study, timelessness, innovation, and fabric and shape manipulation are combined to complement the zero-waste approach.
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In this case study, learn how partnership along the supply chain can upcycle waste from within. Group together and map out other waste hotspots that are waiting to be discovered. Plus, explore how you, as designers, can find ways to upcycle waste into new products.
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In this case study, reconstruction is used to provoke and disrupt how people see high fashion.
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In this case study, see how the designer’s attitude allows for a different approach to recreating fashion. Understanding how specific pre-existing garments or products were initially constructed was key to reconstructing them in a whole new way.
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In this case study, learn why planning the life cycle for your products involves mapping out your materials in order to allow for circular business models.
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As designers, there is a real opportunity to partner with manufacturers and other industry partners to design out waste within the supply chain and through to consumer use. In the Circular Redesign Challenge with TAL Apparel, we challenged our Redress Design Award Finalists to create an outfit using defective shirts, inspired by an exclusive circular design collection from The R Collective x Garcia Bello.
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In this case study, Redress asks Nudie Jeans about their marketing strategies, which engages customers with authentic storytelling, transparency, and product education.
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This guide explores opportunities to build a sustainable fashion business, and discusses the importance of sharing your values both internally and externally to strengthen your brand identity.
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Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that their clothing choices have on the environment and society, and are looking for brands that align with their values. Read on for practical tips and strategies that will engage with conscious fashion consumers to not only build a loyal customer base, but also contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future for the fashion industry!
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Designing for circularity goes beyond the design of the garment itself. Through packaging and messaging, there is an opportunity to communicate and share your brand story to build your customers’ emotional attachment with your product and thereby encourage longevity of use. In partnership with leading sustainable packaging expert Delta Global, we challenged our Redress Design Award Finalists, joining forces with marketing and product design students, to inspire customers through fashion’s packaging.
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