Production & Suppliers
5 Designers Share Tips For Sourcing Textile Waste
With 57% of discarded clothing going to landfill each year, the fashion industry is looking at the huge amount of textile waste as a resource for new designs.
In this short video from CO partner, Redress, five upcycling designers share their tips for building textile waste sourcing into your supply chain.
Designers' tips for sourcing textile waste:
- Collaborate with local clothing banks to access some of the thousands of tonnes that are donated
- Look for unusual items such as umbrellas…
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