Zero-Waste
A zero-waste design approach that integrates efficiency, sustainability, and circularity. Created in collaboration with renowned designer Yeohlee Teng, this jacket features pattern pieces that fit within a square to fabric waste entirely. The back design reflects U.S. textile waste volume in the fashion industry, raising awareness about sustainable practices.
How much textile waste does the fashion industry dispose of in the U.S. alone?
1999 - 18.2 billion pounds
2009 - 25.46 billion pounds
2018 - 34 billion pounds
2025~34+ billion pounds (estimated)
2037… ZERO (projected)