Research regarding new sustainable methods of garment pattern drafting

Abstract

Based on the present need for change in the garment industry, multiple solutions for waste reducing have been established. It has become common to associate fashion with pollution, and this association has its roots in the statistic data that constantly raise red flags regarding the negative impact that our everyday textiles have over the planet. The following paper has been developed under the strict rules that the zero waste pattern drafting has, keeping in mind the design and product finishing matters. Further possible issues have been taken into account whilst defining and shaping the pattern pieces, aiming to obtain a product that is framed by proper aesthetics, fit, zero waste drafting technique and quality finishing. The way in which the waste management can be kept under control from the pattern drafting step is the key to gaining a sustainable clothing item. Apart from the fabric scraps, the time and energy needed for sampling can also be optimized, by using the virtual prototyping opportunity. These two crucial elements, combined, led to garments that can last in time. The nexus of the garment manufacturing techniques that have increased in popularity lately has been elaborated in the following paper, following the process accordingly, shaping into a number of digital clothing items. The method used can be successfully implemented by clothing manufacturers that wish to adopt a healthy and non pollutive process.