Fashion
System
RAW MATERIAL EXTRACTION
Petrochemistry, Farming and Harvesting
Virgin raw materials supporting renewable and regenerative practices rather than depleting natural resources. Understand the provenance and specific properties of fibres in order to select the most adapted ones.
TEXTILE PRODUCTION
Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Dyeing and Finishing
Transformation of fibres into yarn and fabric minimising water, chemical and carbon footprints. Make educated decisions on which processes to choose thanks to certifications and impact tracking tools.
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Sketching, Pattern Making, Sourcing and Sampling
About 80% of a product’s lifecycle is locked at the design stage. Foster collaboration between all stakeholders - designers, developers, vendors, investors and even consumers - to improve the circularity of products.
GARMENT MANUFACTURING
Cutting, Sewing, Knitting, Finishing and Packaging
Transformation of yarn and fabric into finished garments minimising water, chemical and carbon footprint. Make educated decisions on which processes to choose thanks to certifications and impact tracking tools.
RETAIL OPERATIONS & SERVICES
Marketing and Sales
Sustainable business practices working towards achieving a positive triple bottom line – people, planet, profit. Communicate transparently and authentically to engage with consumers and instill brand value.
DISPOSAL
To landfill
Every second, the equivalent of 1 garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned. Harness innovative materials and technology to ensure waste is not created in the first place.
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Fashion
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- Business & Marketing
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- Design for Low Impact Materials and Processes
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- Design for Low Impact Materials and Processes
- Design for Low Waste
- Production & Processes
- Sourcing Textiles
- Circularity
- Design for Low Waste
- Design for Low Impact Materials and Processes
- Design for Longevity
- Design for Recyclability
- Production & Processes
- Sourcing Textiles
- Business & Marketing
- Design for Longevity
- Design for Low Impact Materials and Processes
- Production & Processes
- Business & Marketing
- Design for Longevity
- Design for Recyclability
- Business & Marketing
- Design for Longevity
- Design for Recyclability
- Design for Recyclability
- Circularity
- Design for Recyclability
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Deepen your knowledge of circular fashion design strategies and techniques to keep up with the fast-changing fashion industry and get a certification. Our courses are:
Delivered by industry experts
Rich in practical tips
Self-paced
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Teaching materials for higher education
Introductions and case studies
Project briefs and exercises
Slideshow materials
Available in English, Chinese and French
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