Sustainable fashion: implementation of zero waste pattern making as a central method in the design process

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a men's collection for the brand "SURVEY" for the fall-winter 2024 season, focused on the implementation of zero-waste pattern making as a key strategy in the design, to minimize the generation of waste during the creation of garments, while promoting sustainable fashion. The research included a survey study of the needs and preferences in men's fashion of the interior designers belonging to the company DISTRICT, for whom the collection of garments was developed. The process of creating the collection ranged from the transformation and prototyping of the patterns to the final production of the garments, guaranteeing the quality of the materials and maintaining a sustainable approach to minimize waste generation. Likewise, the observations and suggestions of DISTRIC's collaborators were incorporated to implement adjustments and improvements. This project is not only focused on creating the collection but also on promoting sustainable practices in the textile industry and taking advantage of the data obtained to improve both the current collection and future projects of the "SURVEY" brand.