Check out this short video explainer about the textile waste challenges in NZ and globally, and why we focus on designing a new system for fashion!

Hear first hand from our 2024 finalists about their passion for designing out waste and how they approached our Circular Design Award challenge.

Join our series of online workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.

Join our series of online workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.

Join our series of online workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.

Every design decision has an impact on the amount of textile waste produced. Learn about sustainable design techniques to maximise the use of existing resources and minimise waste when creating your design. IMAGE: Holly McQuillan’s shape-shifting transferral t-shirt, Credit: ZWDO.

Understanding fibres is the first step towards understanding the circular model as fibres play a key role in diverting textiles from disposal back into the fashion system.

Every fashion item has its lifespan, and both designers and wearers play critical roles in determining their longevity, which is the timespan over which the item remains relevant and useful. IMAGE: Unspun

Recyclability is a critical aspect of creating a product for a circular system. This strategy ensures products never become “waste”, but instead allows for closed-loop material recovery.

Be inspired by creatives who are at the leading edge with their innovative approaches to design. Christopher Raeburn approaches design from a circular perspective across the pillars of ReMADE, ReDUCED, and ReCYCLED.

Be inspired by creatives who are at the leading edge with their innovative approaches to design. Bethany Williams is a UK designer that solves textile waste challenges through innovative design techniques, while creating value for local communities.

Be inspired by creatives who are at the leading edge with their innovative approaches to design. Mara Hoffman is a brand well-known for its commitment to reducing its footprint on the planet by extending the life of each garment.

Be inspired by biosphere circulation a project by Spiber Inc. named after “spider” and “fibre” inspired by the unique protein composition of spider silk, and has evolved to include a range of fibres imitating diverse natural properties.

Traditional wool recycling in the Tuscan hills in Italy offers circular lessons for fast fashion.

Join our series of workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.

Join our series workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.

Join our series of workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.