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The study aims to evaluate the integration of upcycling methods in garment manufacturing to enhance sustainability.

Designing for circular fashion: integrating upcycling into conventional garment manufacturing processes

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The study aims to evaluate the integration of upcycling methods in garment manufacturing to enhance sustainability.
Over 5 years of practice-led research assessing upcycling in mass production.
Analysis of fabric waste generated during garment production across various factory sizes.
Experiments measuring the potential of upcycling fabric leftovers into new garments.
Fabric waste in garment production is 25-40% of total fabric used depending on factory size.
50% of fabric waste can be upcycled into new garments; up to 80% for specific types of leftover material.
Successful upcycling requires understanding of waste generation and adaptable design approaches.

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Practice-led study examines how upcycling can reduce waste in garment manufacturing, suggesting sustainable design solutions.

Aus et al. (2021) studied this question.

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