Using Fabric Manipulation as an Important Aspect of Zero Waste Fashion Implementing Fashion Sustainability | ||||
International Journal of Design and Fashion Studies | ||||
Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2022, Page 1-37 PDF (2.02 MB) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/ijdfs.2022.274083 | ||||
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Author | ||||
Noha Fawzy Abdel Wahab | ||||
Lecturer, the Higher Institute of Applied Arts, Fashion Department | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Fashion is the second most polluting industry after the oil industry while much of material waste comes from consumers; the preconsumer production chain is a significant contributor. On average, 15% of fabric is discarded on factory floors during cutting, assembly and quality-checking stages. This may sound negligible, but with nearly 400 billion square meters of fabric being produced per year a culture of excess and wastefulness, that devalues fashion garments without conscious consideration of the raw material, production or design value, is impacting the potential for more sustainable consumer practices. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Zero; Waste; Contemporary Women wear; Fashion Design; Sustainable; Garments | ||||
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