TransformWear: Shirt-to-Shorts Multifunctional Garment
Student Name : SARA MARQUES
Mentor Name : GRACIA SOFIA
Company : ÁRVORE/GRACIA SOFIA
Green Producer Diary
My Motivation
I was inspired to create a multifunctional garment that adapts to different needs and situations, allowing one piece to serve multiple purposes. Sustainability is important to me because by combining several garments into one, we reduce the need to produce and buy multiple items, lowering resource consumption and waste. I wanted to design something practical, versatile, and environmentally conscious, without compromising style or comfort. This approach encourages mindful consumption while offering a unique and innovative product.
My Vetrine Journey
Over the past eight months, I developed a multifunctional garment that combines a shirt, shorts, and a hood into one piece. I began by sketching and conceptualizing the design, focusing on how each component could transform seamlessly into another. Early on, I faced challenges with finding a fabric that met both my sustainability criteria and visual goals, which required testing several alternatives. I created multiple prototypes to ensure the sleeves could successfully transform into shorts without compromising fit or comfort. Adjustments were made to the waist, drawstrings, and sizing to achieve the right proportions. Sewing and assembling the final garment revealed additional small challenges, like stabilizing the drawstring and applying the finishing details, which I overcame through trial and error. Throughout the process, I prioritized multifunctionality as my main sustainability strategy, reducing the need for multiple garments. The final piece reflects careful experimentation, problem-solving, and a balance between creativity, practicality, and eco-conscious design.
Sustainability Aspect | Your Actions / Explanation |
|---|---|
Environmental | The garment is multifunctional, allowing one piece to serve as a shirt, shorts, and a hood, reducing the need to purchase multiple items. I carefully cut the fabric to minimize waste and used gabardine with sustainable credentials. |
Social | The design respects user accessibility and comfort, making it wearable for many people. Guidance from my mentor ensured the project aligned with fair practices during development. |
Financial | By combining several garments into one multifunctional piece, the design offers a cost-efficient solution for consumers. Production uses a minimal amount of materials, keeping costs manageable while prolonging the garment’s lifespan. |
A Message to Consumers
This garment was designed to be multifunctional, combining a shirt, shorts, and a hood in one piece, reducing the need for multiple purchases. Every detail was carefully thought out to balance functionality, comfort, and sustainability. By choosing this piece, you’re supporting innovative design that encourages mindful consumption and versatility in your wardrobe.
A Message to Future Learners
Embrace experimentation and be patient with the process, as sustainable design often requires trying multiple solutions before finding the best one. Focus on creating pieces that are versatile and thoughtful, and don’t be afraid to adapt your ideas as you learn. Every challenge is an opportunity to improve your creativity and sustainability approach.
Product Details
Product Name
TransformWear: Multifuncional piece
Reference / SKU
VETRINE-MULTIFUNCIONAL SHIRT-BLMS-M-000208
Color
Blue with yellow details and white inside, grey drawstrings
Size
One size adjustable / Customizable to fit multiple body types
Weight
Light to medium, depending on configuration (hood, shirt, shorts)
Quantity (if multi-pack)
Single prototype produced; small-scale production feasible for multifunctional garment
Materials Information
Composition
Gabardine fabric (sustainable, waterproof), additional haberdashery materials for functionality
% Recycled Materials
Gabardine fabric, metal springs, drawstring cords (material composition not specified but potentially recyclable)
Traceable assets (materials origin IDs, fibers batches)
Gabardine fabric, springs, drawstrings, embroidery threads
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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Location
Portugal :: North region :: Porto
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Date
Prototype development: 11-21-2025 till 11-28-2025
Started sewing: 1-14-2026
Finish sewing: 1-27-2026
Application of springs: 1-29-2026
Embroidery: 2-26-2026
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Type of processes
Pattern making, cutting, sewing, prototype testing, adjustments, embroidery application, addition of drawstrings/springs
supply chain map
Tier 4Raw material
Tier 4: Considering the concept of the piece, choose the fabrics
Tier 3Material processing
Tier 3: Cutting the piece
Tier 2Component manufacturing
Tier 2: Making the piece
Tier 1Final assembly
Tier 1: Embroidering the piece
Environmental & Social Impact
Recyclable: Not specified / Unknown
Microplastics: Not specified / Likely low
Certifications: Not explicitly mentioned; aligns with multifunctional and sustainable design concept
Gabardine fabric, metal springs, drawstring cords (material composition not specified but potentially recyclable)
Not specified; school project context
Care, Repair & Lifetime Extension
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Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, hang dry
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Repair Information
Can adjust fit via drawstrings; multifunctional design prolongs use; no explicit disposal guidance given
