A sustentabilidade na moda: um estudo de caso sobre o Banco de Tecido de Reuso

Abstract

Avoiding the disposal of textile waste in the environment by the garment industry is a challenge. The objective of this work is to identify the relationship between fashion and sustainability, through the use of the Fabric Bank. The study presents a resultof the research carried out with the company Banco de Tela of the city of São Paulo, which operates offering an alternative to take care of textile waste. We will understand the benefits that the Banco de Tela project provides to small brands and society,through the reuse of fabrics, analyzing the environmental, social and economic aspects and forms of value added. The methodology adopted in the research was a case study of exploratory character, basic nature, having been used bibliographical and documentary research, being qualitative with interview use. The main results obtained in the research demonstrate the relevance of the use of fabric leftovers provided by the Fabric Bank, because despite the short time of operation, it has already extended the life cycle of more than 7 tons of fabrics. The Bank's partner brands are also concerned about extending the useful life of the fabrics and guarantee a reduction of materials discarded in the production line, generating new collections of differentiated products with an attractive aesthetic appeal, in addition to the positive impact on the business in the sphere economic, environmental and social.