Integrating Removable Appliqué Work System for Enhanced Circularity and Sustainability
The Removable Appliqué Work system solves textile waste by making garment decorations (patches, beads, Velcro, embroidery, hooks) detachable instead of permanent. By using hooks or dissolvable threads. Instant recycling: Separating pure fabric from plastic/metal implementation so the garment does not end up in a landfill. Modular fashion: Users can change styles on the same base shirt, increasing the garment's life. Component harvesting: Reuse of high-value designs on new clothes, creating a circular, closed-loop in fashion economy.
Authors
- Siddhi Adhav
- Deepali Joshi
- Bhumika Waykos
- Ritika Tehalyani
Publication Details
- Journal
- Iconic Research and Engineering Journals
- Published
- 2026-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.64388/irev10i4-1724328
- Primary Topic
- Cultural and Historical Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00