FABRI.CAP—Fabric waste as an opportunity for self-production
The fashion and outdoor apparel industries generate significant amounts of pre- and post-consumer textile waste. FABRI.CAP investigates how outdoor brands manage textile waste, identifies the most common sources of fabric leftover, assesses current waste-handling strategies, and explores opportunities for upcycling. The final outcome is a collection of DIY hat-making instructions that transform leftover fabrics into functional, wearable accessories. By transforming waste into an opportunity for hands-on creation, the project aims to reconnect individuals with the products they wear, fostering a deeper awareness of responsible consumption through agency.
While this project presents a framework for repurposing textile waste, it is, at its core, an invitation to question how we consume and to experiment with sewing as a small step towards a more mindful and engaged relationship with our clothing.
