One bag and two wallets

Student Name : ANELIYA MILENOVA

Mentor Name : JELENA DJUKIC

Company : PIRIN TEX

Green Producer Diary

My Motivation

My motivation was to give new life to clothes that are no longer used. Old jeans have durable material and an interesting story that can continue in a new product. Sustainability is important to me because I believe we can reduce waste through creativity and imagination.

My Vetrine Journey 

Initially, I started by collecting and sorting old jeans and other garments. Then, together with my mentor, we discussed ideas for new designs and I created the first sketches. The process included cutting, combining different materials, and testing.

 

With patience and effort, I managed to create beautiful and practical products that can be used in everyday life. At the end of the project, I saw how old materials were transformed into new products.

Sustainability Aspect

Your Actions / Explanation

Environmental

I used recyclable materials that do not require additional resources for extraction and processing.

Social

In mass production, my products would be manufactured by a local small company that ensures good working conditions and fair wages.

Financial

My products have low production costs, a long product life cycle, and use cost-effective and sustainable production techniques.

 

A Message to Consumers

I would like people to know that this product was created with a lot of effort and dedication. I used old materials to give them a new life. I hope this shows that recycling can be both beautiful and useful.

A Message to Future Learners

I would advise future learners not to be afraid to experiment. Old materials offer many opportunities for creativity. With patience and imagination, beautiful products can be created.

Product Details

Product Name

Two-piece set made from eco materials

Reference / SKU

VETRINE-ENSEMBLE-GREEN DENIM AND WHITE POLYESTER – S-02

 

Color

GREEN / WHITE

 

Size

S

Weight

570 g

Quantity (if multi-pack)

Two

Materials Information

Composition

50% recyclable cotton, 50% recyclable polyester

Main fabric of the product

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

1

Location

Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria

2

Date

3

Type of processes

Washing, Distribution and sorting, Cutting, Manufacturing, Finishing operations

supply chain map

  • Tier 4Raw material

    Raw material production and extraction (Raw material from used clothing intended for recycling)

  • Tier 3Material processing

    Processing into raw materials (Distribution and sorting of components)

  • Tier 2Component manufacturing

    Production and preparation of components (Cutting of components)

  • Tier 1Final assembly

    Final product manufacturing (Production in a clothing workshop)

Environmental & Social Impact

50% recyclable cotton, 50% recyclable polyester

10 hours, $23 for both products

Care, Repair & Lifetime Extension

1

Care Instructions

Machine wash at 30°C, air dry

2

Repair Information

Repair: zipper replacement, local recycling