Redress Design Award

Recycling

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Recycling

Transforming waste textile into new raw materials marks the final step in closing the loop. Explore the resources to get a better understanding of what it takes for products to be effectively recycled.

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Patagonia
Design for Low Waste, upcycle, Upcycling, Up-cycle, up-cycling, Design for Longevity, Circularity, Case Study
Patagonia
Design for Low Waste, upcycle, Upcycling, Up-cycle, up-cycling, Design for Longevity, Circularity, Case Study

In this case study, we will explore and discuss why Patagonia designs their products to last, and encourages care and repair for longevity.

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Design for Low Waste, upcycle, Upcycling, Up-cycle, up-cycling, Design for Longevity, Circularity, Case Study
Ecoalf
Case Study, Design for Low Impact Materials and Processes, Sourcing Textiles, Design for Low Waste, Design for Recyclability
Ecoalf
Case Study, Design for Low Impact Materials and Processes, Sourcing Textiles, Design for Low Waste, Design for Recyclability

In this case study, Javier Goyeneche talks about how he set out to revolutionize the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future.

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Case Study, Design for Low Impact Materials and Processes, Sourcing Textiles, Design for Low Waste, Design for Recyclability
Design for Recyclability Guide
Guide, Design for Recyclability
Design for Recyclability Guide
Guide, Design for Recyclability

This guide provides an introduction to the current existing recycling methods and the design factors which contribute to a garment’s recyclability.

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Guide, Design for Recyclability
Napapijri Circular Series
Case Study, Design for Recyclability
Napapijri Circular Series
Case Study, Design for Recyclability

Discover how Napapijri’s Circular Series, recognised with the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold certification, has been designed for infinite recyclability.

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Case Study, Design for Recyclability
The Approach To Recyclability
Video, Design for Recyclability
The Approach To Recyclability
Video, Design for Recyclability

This video helps you to understand factors within your control that affect the recyclability of a garment, including materials selection, design and construction, and labelling.

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Video, Design for Recyclability

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Teaching Material

The pack is updated every year with new relevant content.

What are included in the pack:

✔ Case Studies

✔ Exercises

✔ Project Briefs

✔ Sources

✔ Slideshow Materials