Recycled or reused textiles |
| Combining recycled or reused textiles in your designs helps to reduce the amount of materials going to landfill |
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Tejo Reims of Droog Design designed this
legendary "rag chair" made of textiles belted together
(Source: Design Navigator, 2004) |
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| Groovy! Student Theresa Richard of The Art Institute of Philadelphia, combined recycled metal zippers from garments in the 1960s create the detail for this halter dress. There is a functional zipper down the center back. For more examples of exciting fashion ideas - Click here | |
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TRAID is a charity committed to combating the effects of world poverty by encouraging recycling at home. Funds raised in the UK through the collection and sale of second-hand clothing contributes to the protection of the environment in the UK and funds sustainable development in some of the poorest regions of the world. To find out more visit: www.traid.org.uk |