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  • Conjoined

    Definition

    This is an upcycled technique developed by the researchers Jennifer Whitty and Holly McQuillan at Space Between which is employed in the Fundamentals range. This method eliminates the need for cutting as it joins two or more garments together. This method is zero waste as no waste is created.  

    https://vimeo.com/125533143

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  • Downcycling

    Definition

    Downcycling is the reuse of materials in such a manner that the end use is of less value than the original use. For example, damaged textiles being used for chair stuffing.

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  • Pieced

    Definition

    This is an upcycled technique developed by the researchers Jennifer Whitty and Holly McQuillan at Space Between which is employed in the Fundamentals range. This method is more similar to conventional garment construction methods as it uses patterns which are cut from 'end of life garments'. This method can take a sustainable amount of time at the cutting stage.  This method is dependant on offcuts or garment types available, end of roll, fabric surplus to requirements etc. It is way of using stained and damaged garments. 

    https://vimeo.com/125533144

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  • Recycling

    Definition

    Recycling is the reuse, or repurposing of materials, it can be used as a catch-all phrase that encompasses upcycling and downcycling approaches. 

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  • Spliced

    Definition

    This is an upcycled technique developed by the researchers Jennifer Whitty and Holly McQuillan at Space Between which is employed in the Fundamentals range. Within this minimal waste method garments are cut and joined. It fuses two or more garments together to create a hybrid garment.

    https://vimeo.com/125533145

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  • Upcycling

    Definition

    Upcycling is the repurposing and reuse of materials through redesign and labour that results in the end product being of higher value than the materials used to create it. The Space Between Fundamentals rang is an example of this approach where disposed, post -consumer corporate uniform waste was reused to create fashion finished garments. Upcycled garments have minimal environmental impact. According to Reet Aus (2013) the manufacture of an upcycled collection can use '70% less water and 64% less energy per garment and produced at least 40% less production waste.'