Zero-waste fashion

Secondary pre-consumer waste consists of unsold finished stock of garments and other fabric items like curtains and bedding.

Alternatively, zero-waste manufacturing is an approach that aims to eliminate textile waste without modifying garment patterns.

[24] Over two-thirds of discarded garments that are not incinerated are either torn and used as wiping rags or stripped down to extract yarn or fibres[25] The fibres, post-consumer recycled (PCR) textiles,[26] remain in a closed loop where the recycling results in the manufacture of the same type of product: garments.

Zero-waste fashion design could significantly reduce gaseous emissions during the production process and help to reuse material waste.

[29] Zero-waste fashion significantly impacts the industry by promoting sustainable practices, reducing environmental damage, and encouraging innovation in design and production.

Variations in aesthetic appearances between sizes, increased production time, and challenges in documentation are some of the notable concerns.

Informing customers about size variations, exploring ways to lower costs, and improving documentation practices can address these limitations.

Continued research and innovation, are important to overcome these limitations and advance sustainability practices in the fashion industry.

An example of post-consumer zero-waste fashion, this 'Storybook gown' is constructed of recycled and discarded children's books.
Fashion and Wellness shows a "Model showcasing a dress made out bulletin newspapers, this is an attempt towards clearing the environment and keeping it clean". This is from the theme "Health and wellness in Africa."
Fashion and Wellness shows a "Model showcasing a dress made out bulletin newspapers, this is an attempt towards clearing the environment and keeping it clean". This is from the theme "Health and wellness in Africa."