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Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Undergraduate Honors Theses
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Eco-Cosplay: Upcycling As A Sustainable Method Of Costume Construction, Sarah West
Eco-Cosplay: Upcycling As A Sustainable Method Of Costume Construction, Sarah West
Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Undergraduate Honors Theses
Abstract
This research addresses sustainability in the apparel industry from the specific perspective of repurposing materials for use in costume development. Repurposing discarded materials, also referred to as upcycling, is examined as a viable approach to waste management and evaluated for its impact on sustainability in apparel and textile production, especially in relation to costume development. Current issues in sustainability in the apparel industry that are a focus for this research include waste from production as well as post-consumer waste. The project includes the design and construction of two costume pieces based on a style of costume known as cosplay. …