CHECK ME : Reducing Waste Trough Salvage Crafts

• Main Author: Müllerström, Malin
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Högskolan i Borås, Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi 2021
• Subjects: Waste reduction; Salvage Crafts; Square construction; Crochet; Patchwork; Design
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-26640

Textile waste, both pre and post consumer, is a problem that needs a solution, and fast. This work aims to find a simple solution to that problem, to exemplify how a small change in thinking and structures can make a big difference. The proposal is a design system of square construction, with roots in historical fabric conservancy practices and by use of salvage craft techniques. By constructing garments out of squares, waste is eliminated by simple means and existing materials of different qualities can be cut in the same way, thereby rationalized, then assembled into larger materials and so an up cycling process is achieved. The result of this work is a versatile design system which may lead to many different outcomes in the hands of different designers without compromising on desired fit and without the waste generated from cutting conventionally. In the present fashion field solutions such as this system are necessary to encourage the apprehensive designer to take steps towards sustainable practices.