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While zero-waste fashion design methods offer sustainability benefits, they also face limitations. Variations in aesthetic appearances between sizes, increased production time, and challenges in documentation are some of the notable concerns. Informing customers about size variations, exploring ways
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However, less than one-third of discarded garments are resold as post-consumer recycled (PCR) clothing. In 2018 1.5 million tons of discarded clothing was sold by the EU to Asian and
African countries, competing with local garment producers in those countries. Over two-thirds of discarded garments
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During textile production, many pollutants are emitted into the environment. The textile and apparel industries are some of the most polluting, and both have a low recycling rate of about 15%. Zero-waste fashion design could significantly reduce gaseous emissions during the production process and
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Pre-consumer waste is created primarily by the fashion industry during the fibre, yarn, fabric, and garment manufacturing processes and includes unsuitable fibres, remnants, trimmings, cutoffs, and scraps of unsuitable quality. This waste consists of fibres, chemicals, dyes, and finishes that are
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In an open loop, other types of discarded consumer goods are recycled to create zero-waste fashion. One example is rPET bottles, which are processed to extract polyester fibre used in the production of garments. Other examples of recycled consumer products not related to fashion that are used to
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A standard garment production process may begin with a drawing of the desired garment. A pattern is then generated to achieve this design, a marker is made to most efficiently use the fabric, and the pattern pieces are then cut from the cloth, sewn, packed, and distributed to retailers. Standard
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is a system of seasons and microseasons, created by and at the retail stage, where certain clothes, designs and materials are advertised as being desirable for a short amount of time, at the end of which consumers are encouraged to abandon these and move on to buy other, more suitable clothes.
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process, working only within the space allotted by the fabric width. This approach directly influences the design of the final garment, as the pattern-cutting process is a primary design step. Alternatively, zero-waste manufacturing is an approach that aims to eliminate textile waste without
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consists of the three 'R's' - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - in order of impact. Zero-waste fashion design reduces or even eliminates pre-consumer textile waste. However, it does not necessarily address waste created during the use life and disposal phase of the garment's life cycle.
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that are not incinerated are either torn and used as wiping rags or stripped down to extract yarn or fibres The fibres, post-consumer recycled (PCR) textiles, remain in a closed loop where the recycling results in the manufacture of the same type of product: garments.
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Zero-waste fashion significantly impacts the industry by promoting sustainable practices, reducing environmental damage, and encouraging innovation in design and production. It challenges traditional methods and leads to more eco-friendly, ethical fashion choices.
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After conducting the study, they found that the technique was successful at creating one-piece or two-piece items. Some issues with this practice include the proportion of the differently sized garments and inconsistencies in seam allowances.
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to lower costs, and improving documentation practices can address these limitations. Continued research and innovation, are important to overcome these limitations and advance sustainability practices in the fashion industry.
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zero-waste fashion, which generates clothing from existing materials such as second-hand clothing and elements or textiles made from other discarded consumer products. Historically, zero-waste designs have been utilised in
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during the production process, particularly focusing on the pattern making and cutting stages. It is a reaction to the high amount of discarded clothing items going into landfills around the world.
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