Design for Sustainability
an exercise in critical thinking
It all begins with a design. Maybe the design and the product are already there, and you want to make it more sustainable. Maybe it is only just an idea, and you could use some guidance developing it.
Either way, we can help.
Sustainability
The term “Sustainability” has been used in so may different ways and it can be challenging to define it in terms of your brand or product. Yet, this is where your journey should start.
Design Process
Once you figure out your brand’s idea on how to deal with the social and environmental impact of it’s products, it’s time to optimise the design. Find out more about sustainable design strategies for textile and apparel. But you don’t have to start from scratch: we can also help you analyse your existing product and gradually improve on both design and process.
Development and Analyses
Our team is here to support you all the way, from choosing the fabrics and trims to developing the technical design, pattern and prototypes should you need it.
The FTILab+ has a fully operational prototyping and small scale production facility. Our lab is equipped for fabric and garment testing, as well as setting up test panels for the evaluation of product comfort and customer experience (acceptance?).
Upscaling
Need help developing your idea into a business? We can support you at finding partners.
