In this case study, learn how partnership along the supply chain can upcycle waste from within. Group together and map out other waste hotspots that are waiting to be discovered. Plus, explore how you, as designers, can find ways to upcycle waste into new products.

In this case study, learn why planning the life cycle for your products involves mapping out your materials in order to allow for circular business models.

Here are some places to build your community and network with those suppliers and resources who make it their business to work with better materials. We hope this will support your sourcing needs, enabling you to contact them directly and learn about their products and services. This directory will be reviewed often, to keep you updated on available resources.

In this case study, Camilla talks about why fibres are so important to design decisions and how to take control by understanding their lifecycle.

This guide provides an introduction to the key role of fibres in the circular fashion system and gives you an overview of the environmental impact of natural and man-made fibres.

This guide presents to you examples of pre-consumer and post-consumer waste textile. You will understand their sources, how to recapture their value, along with tips on how to source waste textile.

In this case study, Janko Lam shares the importance of personal connection between the customer and the clothing, and her approach to longevity for her brand Classics Anew.

This guide provides an overview of the reconstruction design technique. You will learn about the different waste streams for reconstruction and how to develop reconstructed designs.

In this case study, Lizzie Harrison shares her approach to sourcing textile waste for her brand Antiform.

On this interactive website, create your very own pair of jeans and see its environmental impact while learning about innovations that are transforming fashion sustainability.

This guide provides an overview of the upcycling design technique. You will explore the use of different types of textile waste and how some brands upcycle in scale.

Discover the Higg Index, an important industry tool that empowers brands, retailers and manufacturers to measure and make informed decisions regarding the environmental and social impacts of their products.

Explore how Selyn is driving innovation within the handloom sector and providing sustainable employment, whilst preserving and developing Sri Lankan handloom heritage and craft.

Explore how Eastman, Naia™ cellulosic fibre’s manufacturer, has paired responsible sourcing with low impact manufacturing processes to develop a high-performing yarn that offers a sustainable alternative to designers.

In this video, Amanda Johnston talks about the latest innovative fibres. She shares why fibre knowledge is important and how to make a better choice with materials.

Learn about the key environmental impacts of the two commonly used fibres of cotton and polyester at five stages in a garment’s lifecycle, from raw materials to end of life.

In this video, you will hear from experts sharing their experience in sourcing clothing samples and secondhand clothing and reconstructing them into new garments.

In this video, Wei-yu Hung shares his approach to the upcycling technique, while referencing traditional practises and craftsmanship. Elevate your upcycling practice by celebrating your local cultural heritage and stories.

Explore how Classics Anew’s upcycled sustainable collections transform denim leftovers into higher value pieces, through a contemporary approach to traditional Chinese designs.

This upcycling tutorial features Classics Anew, giving you practical tips on how the brand uses denim fabric waste, such as end-of-rolls and scraps, and turns them into contemporary upcycled qipao.