Textile Recycling and Reuse

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Reuse

Remanufacturing

aims to create a product of higher value/quality than its original state

aims to extend the warranty/ lifespan of materials & fibres

Creates a new garment by stripping old ones down to its most basic form

Pammi Sinha argues that Remanufacturing is more efficient for mass market industries than reuse/upcycling

"higher form of reuse that focuses on value-added recovery"

quicker production rate

less labour intensive

Upcycling

creates an entirely new product which can be of a lower quality than its original form

utilises waste fashion, cut-offs from industry, waste yarn etc.

can be labour intensive

usually used by small businesses

Less production

Cons

some consumers are against the idea of reuse due to the nature of it being second-hand

Can sometimes outweigh its benefits

i.e. transportation of materials can outweigh the benefits of recycling/reuse

Industry

responsible for becoming more aware of FF impacts and how to gear consumers more towards sustainable options

Designers have a huge part to play in sustainability

Plays a major role in the production and reduction of environmental impact

Recycling

requires fair amount of production

stripping to basics

fibre recycling

melting down

Pros

Subtopic

better than sending waste to landfill/incineration

It is argued that reuse is better than recycling since it has a lower production rate

becoming "trendy"

Reduces waste and carbon emissions

Consumerism

Becoming more aware of the impacts that FF and waste has on the environment

Tends to be the younger generation

consumers are gearing more towards eco-friendly & recycled fashion & textiles

Fast Fashion (FF)

Some high street brands are beginning to move towards the use of recycled materials & fibres

Biggest cause of fashion/textile waste

Deep rooted into the fashion world

Consumers need to be aware of the impact of FF