| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of the master's final degree project is to analyze possible technical solutions for the reuse of industrial textile waste and to implement one of them in the development of a sustainable and in-demand fashion product collection. A quantitative study was conducted – a questionnaire survey was prepared. During the study, the opinion of the respondents of Lithuania and foreign countries on sustainability, purchasing and consumption habits, secondary use and recycling possibilities of textile production waste was determined. The obtained results helped understand the needs and expectations of consumers. These results were considered when designing a mini collection of dresses. A bending stiffness testing was conducted, since the results of this study strongly correlate with garment drape behavior, however, the bending stiffness test requires significantly less material, thus taking into account the reduction of textile waste. During the test, the influence of the direction and side of the material and seams on the bending stiffness was determined. A concept for a developed, sustainable and in-demand mini collection of dresses has been prepared. A detailed and visually illustrated overview of the mini collection of dresses is provided. This collection is sustainable because the chosen product design results in very little fabric offcut waste. The collection is in demand for its timeless design and perfectly matches the 2025 trend forecasts. A business model for a fictitious sustainable clothing company, “WasteLess Apparel”, was also developed. |
