As designers, there is a real opportunity to partner with manufacturers and other industry partners to design out waste within the supply chain and through to consumer use. In the Circular Redesign Challenge with TAL Apparel, we challenged our Redress Design Award Finalists to create an outfit using defective shirts, inspired by an exclusive circular design collection from The R Collective x Garcia Bello.
Read MoreDesigning for circularity goes beyond the design of the garment itself. Through packaging and messaging, there is an opportunity to communicate and share your brand story to build your customers’ emotional attachment with your product and thereby encourage longevity of use. In partnership with leading sustainable packaging expert Delta Global, we challenged our Redress Design Award Finalists, joining forces with marketing and product design students, to inspire customers through fashion’s packaging.
Read MoreWatch this video to deepen your knowledge about the carbon impact across the supply chain from fibre choices, manufacturing processes, through to tracking carbon emissions. To better understand the impact your choices make, try out their denim carbon calculator for yourself: MyBluPrint.
Read MoreIn this video, learn about the environmental impact of clothes packaging and shipping, and how UPS offsets this through carbon neutrality.
Read MoreIn this video, learn about the different techniques which enable designers to reduce and revalue textile waste when approaching design for low waste.
Read MoreThis video helps you to understand factors within your control that affect the recyclability of a garment, including materials selection, design and construction, and labelling.
Read MoreIn this video, learn about the physical and psychological factors which contribute to a garment's longevity and the way to approach design for longevity.
Read MoreDiscover 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreLearn 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.
Read MoreIn this video, you will hear from experts sharing their experience in sourcing clothing samples and secondhand clothing and reconstructing them into new garments.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn this video, you will hear from fashion designers Nin Castle, Filippo Ricci, Mei Hui Liu and Ada Zanditon who share their approaches to the upcycling technique.
Read MoreIn this video, Tylar Whitfort shares their expertise in the zero-waste pattern technique, from basic pattern placement to more intricate designs. Take your zero-waste practice to the next level!
Read MoreIn this video, Tara St James shares tips on how to use zero waste patterns in design and upcycle industry and consumer waste using brand examples.
Read MoreIn this video, you will hear from three fashion designers Johanna Ho, Hellen Van Rees and Ada Zanditon who share their approaches to the zero-waste design techniques.
Read MoreThis video shows you how you can influence your customers to take better care of your designs and therefore keep clothes in the loop for longer.
Read MoreWalden Lam, from on-demand fashion technology brand Unspun, shares how digital technology and innovative manufacturing power his company’s 360 approach to circularity.
Read MoreIn this video, The R Collective share their approaches in branding and marketing sustainable fashion, plus how to develop your sustainable brand and upscale your products.
Read MoreIn this video you will hear from industry experts who share their views on sustainable fashion and tips for you to plan your marketing strategy.
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