>> Interwaste
Interweaving waste into
adaptive and circular fashion
>> Interwaste
Interweaving waste into
adaptive and circular fashion
The project, developed within the "Making Fashion Last" residency program by Opendot Lab, explores the traditional weaving technique as a method to extend the lifecycle of various types of fashion industry waste, even when differing in nature. An intrinsic characteristic of this technique is its ability to create homogeneous patterns using diverse materials while ensuring easy separation during disposal. The resulting product is a vest, crafted using a laser cutting machine to shape the strips for weaving, thus establishing a dialogue between tradition and innovation. Specifically, scraps of various types of leather were used. The profile of these leather strips consists of a repeated series of hexagons. Once woven together, these strips form a pattern with a series of recurring perforations. This design inspired the creation of a customizable garment: the perforations allow the attachment of pockets in the wearer's preferred positions. Users can also select which pockets to include based on their specific needs, such as work, travel, or accessibility requirements.