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Sustainability Principles in Design
6. Sustainability Principles in Design
6.
about
materials
fashion
is
not
just
production
Sustainable
or
Sustainable fashion is not just about materials or production techniques;
techniques;
design
one
itself
is
this
of
Designers
process.
parts
the
of
critical
most
The
The design itself is one of the most critical parts of this process. Designers
the
product,
its
the
lifespan
of
determine the lifespan of the product, its reuse potential and recycling
and
recycling
reuse
potential
determine
process at an early stage. Therefore, sustainable design aims to ensure that
process at an early stage. Therefore, sustainable design aims to ensure that
the journey from birth to end use of the product is environmentally,
the journey from birth to end use of the product is environmentally,
and
balanced.
socially
economically and socially balanced.
economically
• Minimalist Design: Less material use and timeless aesthetics. Although
• Minimalist Design: Less material use and timeless aesthetics. Although
fashion changes rapidly, these products can be used for years.
fashion changes rapidly, these products can be used for years.
• Modular Products: Clothes designed with detachable parts can be reused in
• Modular Products: Clothes designed with detachable parts can be reused in
different combinations. For example, removable collars and coats that can be
different combinations. For example, removable collars and coats that can be
worn inside out.
worn inside out.
• Convertible Clothing: Functional solutions such as turning a dress into a
• Convertible Clothing: Functional solutions such as turning a dress into a
blouse by removing its skirt, or turning trousers into shorts with zippers.
blouse by removing its skirt, or turning trousers into shorts with zippers.
• Zero Waste Design: Techniques that minimize fabric waste during the
• Zero Waste Design: Techniques that minimize fabric waste during the
pattern removal phase.
pattern removal phase.
• Functional Design: Durable and long-lasting clothes that adapt to the
• Functional Design: Durable and long-lasting clothes that adapt to the
wearer's lifestyle.
wearer's lifestyle.
Traditional Fashion
Criterion
Criterion Traditional Fashion Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable
Fashion
Design
Design
Design Design
Material Usage Excess fabric and Mold techniques
Material Usage
wastage that reduce waste
Uzun, zamansız ve
Kısa, trend odaklı
Product Lifecycle Kıs a, t r e n d o d ak lı U zu n , zam ans ız v e
dayanıklı
dayanıklı
Functionality single purpose Versatile,
convertible
Infobox: Extending the lifespan of a garment by just 9 months

reduces carbon footprint by 20%, water consumption by 25% and
waste by 22%..