Green Fashion (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DFSD503A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

TThis course will enable the students to create awareness about the significance of incorporating sustainability into design practices. Share information on the latest sustainable technologies, materials, and innovative design approaches.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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Green Fashion (Theory)

 

 

CO.206 Recognize Ethical and Sustainable Fashion.

CO.207 Identify and classify the materials used for green fashion.

CO.208 Identify issues related to carbon footprints

CO.209 Categorize various designers and brands working towards sustainable fashion

CO.210 Analyze carbon footprint with green fashion

CO.211 Contribute effectively course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Green Fashion- Introduction
  • Origin of Green Fashion movement
  • Definition of Green Fashion & Related Terminologies (Organic Fashion, Up cycle, Eco- Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Sustainable Fashion, Fast Fashion, Slow Fashion) green conduct
  • Organizations and Forums working for Green Fashion
12.00
Unit II: 
Green Fashion- Materials
  • Fibers used for Green Clothing- Organic Cotton, Wool, Soy, Hemp, Pina, Nettle, Tencel
  • Fabrics used for Green Clothing- Natural, Synthetic and Regenerated
12.00
Unit III: 
: Green Fashion- Processes
  • Processes used for production of Green Clothing:
  •  Low chemical bleach and dye, colour without dyeing, natural dyes, enzyme technology
  • Minimum waste in cut and sew
  • Disposal of Clothing (Refashion and RecyCouture)
12.00
Unit IV: 
Designer’s, Celebrities and Brands working for Green Fashion
  • International Designers (Mark Morris, Andrew Sorensen, Elena Gracia) and Brands (Ethitcus, Hidesign) of Green Fashion
  • National Designers (Swati Argade, Anita Dongre, Samant Chouhan ) and Brands(Bhu:Sattva, Do u speak green,  Fab India, Mother Earth, Samatana) of Green Fashion  
12.00
Unit V: 
Green Fashion and Carbon Footprints
  • Effect of Green Fashion on Consumers: fair labour issues
  • Emerging ethical issues due to change in fashion
  • Effect of Green Fashion on environment (Resources/energy conservation and Greenhouse gases) 
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  1. Fletcher. K. & Grose.L. (2011), Fashion and Sustainability, Design for change, Laurence king publishing Ltd, London.
  2. Beack  (2012), The Sustainable Fashion Handbook, London Thames & Hundson..
  3. Hethorn.J. & Ulasewicz.C. (2008), Sustainable fashion: Why Now? A Conversation about Issues, Practices and Possibilities, New York Fairchild Books; 1 edition.

Suggested Readings:

  1. Bury & Blooms (2015), Sustainable Fashion: Past , Present & Future, New York: Jennifer Farley Gordon and Collen Hill.
  2. Sherin. A. (2013), Sustainable Thinking: Ethical Approaches to Design and Design Management, Fairchild Books; 1 edition

 

References: 

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.slideshare.net/maheepDC/green-fashion-maheep
  2. https://www.textileschool.com/154/eco-friendly-fibers/#:~:text=Examples%....
  3. https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/7108/clothing-technologie...

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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