The refashion circular design strategy - Changing the way we design and manufacture clothes
Journal
Journal of Design Studies
ISSN
0142-694X
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2023-06-30
Author(s)
Research Team
Interactions Research Team
Abstract
Approximately 65% of a garment's climate impact stems from fabric production. With 53 M tons of fibre produced every year and 87% ending in landfills, the fashion industry is polluting and wasting precious resources. Therefore, waste prevention and recapturing value become essential. Our research explores the development of a new circular design strategy (CDS)-Refashion, for service innovation through a design thinking process. Grounded in sustainable design strategies and advanced manufacturing technology, the Refashion CDS aims to enable multiple reutilization of fabric before fibre recycling. This is showcased via a proof-of-concept collection launched on the market in 2022, where three pre-designed multifunctional fabric blocks create 11 different garments, accompanied by a diagram showcasing the product-service system's closed-loop material flow.
Funding(s)
EU Interreg Alpenrhein-Bodensee-Hochrhein
Language
English (United States)
Keywords
circular design strategy
sustainability
system(s) design
design practice
design thinking
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Elsevier
Volume
88
Pages
28
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