Upcycling Used Garments to Recreate Sustainable Fashion Designs Treated by Soil Release Finishing

Abstract

Upcycled garments can have that independent appeal. No matter whom the designer is or what styling options designers choose, these upcycled fashion garments and accessories are by nature one-of-a kind. Finish ing of textile fabric is carried out to increase attractiv eness and/or serviceability of the fabric. Different finishing treatments are available to get various effects, wh ich add value to the basic textile material, which can be better solutions for sustainable fashion. The sustainable fashion was achieved to a certain e xtent by using available materials to its ultimate usage, us ing waste material, recycling of the products, planning secon d life for the fashion product, slowing down the fashion etc. The main idea to do so is to develop more sustainable a nd responsible designs. This paper is not just about r ecycled clothes but about fashion, recycling, upcycling, adding value and uniqueness by the resulting one-of-a-kind design available for women to purchase in any retail store . Create nine designs using waste garments treated by soil release finishing agent as a source of sustainable fashionable designs