Essays about: "Textiles project"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 79 essays containing the words Textiles project.

  1. 21. Obstacles in the textile upcycling chain, a case study of the communication between small-scaled upcycling actors and their processes.

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Ida Aguilar Johansson; Andrea Runstrand; [2020]
    Keywords : Upcycle; Remanufacturing; Textile Waste Management; Communication Tools; Reversed supply chain; Closed loop systems; Sorting; Återbruk; Textilindustri; Hållbar produktion; Kommunikationsverktyg; Småskalig;

    Abstract : Upcycling of textiles is a well-known method to remake worn textiles and decrease the environmental impact coming from the textile industry. Many fast fashion companies have tried to implement upcycling in their own textile value chains to become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Afterlife of Clothes

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Hanna Wahlberg; [2020]
    Keywords : consumption production waste textile recycling urban industrial;

    Abstract : The clothes and textiles sold in Sweden is mostly manufactured in countries outside of the EU. The production requires large areas of land and vast amount of water. The environmental impact is big during the production phase in terms of water usage, chemicals and transports. READ MORE

  4. 23. Waffle Contrasts : Reinterpreting the Traditional Waffle Weave through Technical, Material and Colour Research

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Yasemin Songur; [2020]
    Keywords : Textile design; waffle weave; jacquard weaving; ARM loom weaving; material research; colour research; colour theory; optical effects; light effects; colour perception;

    Abstract : Asking the question: How can the waffle weave be reinterpreted through material, technical and colour research, the investigation of this MA thesis revolves around the weaving technique with the aim of presenting a collection of various woven textiles, where the waffle has been used in different ways. The weave, with its three- dimensional structure creates an interesting canvas to experiment upon as its structure creates both texture as well as depth to the textile. READ MORE

  5. 24. DESIGN IMPACT

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Isis Flote; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The textile product industry has many challenges and all designers creating products using textiles will have an impact on the environmental sustainability in the world. The project investigates state of the art textile product design today, the challenges of environmental sustainability in the future and how the designer plays a role in making a positive difference. READ MORE

  6. 25. Shielding effect to the flammable fibres offered by inherently flame retardant fibres

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jasra Khan; [2019]
    Keywords : Inherently flame retardant fibres; flammable fibres; Flame; Non-woven fabric; knitted fabric;

    Abstract :  Flame retardant chemicals were used to make flammable fibres or fabrics flame retardant. Flame retardants protect the flammable material from fire by delaying or preventing the ignition process. The problem with flame retardants is unreliable durability when applied physically or bonded chemically on the surface of the fibre or fabric. READ MORE