Upcycle in Style : A Sustainable Solution to Textile Waste
TEXTLE WASTE IN LANDFILLS
In a study conducted in the year 2018, The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimated five percent of all landfill space is occupied by textile waste. Although five percent seems nanoscopic when compared to the other ninety-five percent of landfill’s composition, textiles take a considerable amount of time to decompose; while some materials such as the leather found on shoes take around forty years, other fabrics can take approximately two hundred years to decompose. With the stagnant increase of consumer demands for garments made possible through the rapid growth of fast fashion, the percentage of textile waste that will result in landfills is sure to rise.
TEXTILES WASTE REDUCTION
One way to combat the contribution of fast fashion and its harmful effects on the planet is upcycling. Upcycling is the act of modifying an older or damaged garment or piece of fabric and transforming it into a new article of clothing. This act of refashioning is not only helpful in reducing the number of textile pollution found within landfills but additionally an excellent way to express individuality; due to the remastering nature of upcycling clothing, one can make a personalized and one of a kind article of clothing, specifically tailored for and by the creative and artistic vision of the individual.
UPCYCLING
Upcycling is a unique and innovate take on fashion that can be done by everyone. New York Embroidery Studio offers a number of different services that complement the process of upcycling perfectly! For example, the studio possesses the ability to provide clients with vinyl heat transfers in which artwork is pressed onto a desired material, thus yielding the final product. When considering upcycling, vinyl heat transfer can be a cool method when revamping a plain t-shirt; the studio can transform an old and boring shirt into a work of art with any design imaginable. New York Embroidery Studio additionally has the capability to bedazzle or rhinestone garments and materials through the process of hot fixing. Rhinestone detailing has become quite popular this past year due to the resurgence of early 2000’s inspired fashion which consisted mainly of shiny rhinestone designs that captured the light beautifully. If you have an old shirt with words a phrase, New York Embroidery Studio can outline the letters with insane colorful rhinestones of your choice. If you are interested in starting your own upcycling journey contact the studio at (212)- 971-9101 or click this link and submit your job application!
NEW YORK EMBROIDERY STUDIO & UPCYCLING
New York Embroidery Studio recently collaborated with the clothing brand UPCYCLED by REISSUED to create an amazing shirt and pant set made entirely out of dead stock cotton. UPCYCLED by REISSUED is the perfect example of a sustainable brand that participates in upcycling as a means of creativity; by using dead-stock fabrics and vintage textiles, the brand produces heirloom pieces that exude modernity and elegance. Their patchwork designs were made possible by the team here at New York Embroidery Studio; this contemporary project illustrates the studios’ ability to participate in upcycling and reduce the amount of textile waste while simultaneously bringing to life a groundbreaking idea.
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