Two-piece set

Student Name : Eleonora Kostadinova, Mihalina Hadzhieva

Mentor Name : Fatme Umer

Company : PIRIN TEX

Green Producer Diary

My Motivation

The idea for this product was born from our desire to create something useful from already used materials. The process of reworking them showed us how many possibilities exist in old clothes. Sustainability is important because it teaches us to value resources.

My Vetrine Journey 

At the beginning of the project, we collected old clothes and sorted them by type and quality. Then we started planning what products we could create. We decided to develop a two-piece set – a skirt and a bustier.

To achieve the desired character of the design, we embellished it with pearl embroidery. The biggest challenge was cutting the materials. Sometimes we had to modify our initial idea due to the condition of the fabrics, including worn or damaged sections. This helped us become more creative.

We also used leftover materials for certain parts of the product. In the end, we created a final piece that reflects our aesthetic vision and taste.

Sustainability Aspect

Your Actions / Explanation

Environmental

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

Social

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

Financial

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

 

A Message to Consumers

We would like people to see that recycling can also be a form of creativity. Every detail is crafted with care. Our goal was to give new life to old materials.

 

A Message to Future Learners

Start with small projects and gradually develop your skills. It is important to work with passion. Sustainable fashion is the future.

Product Details

Product Name

Two-piece set

Reference / SKU

VETRINE-ENSEMBLE-BLUE DENIM – S-05

Color

BLUE

Size

S

Weight

470 g

Quantity (if multi-pack)

Two

Materials Information

Composition

90% recyclable denim, 10% decorative pearls

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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Location

Gotse Delchev, Bulgaria

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Date

–

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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

90% recyclable denim, 10% decorative pearls

Main fabric of the product

7 hours, $23

 

Care, Repair & Lifetime Extension

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Care Instructions

Machine wash at 30°C, air dry

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Repair Information

zipper replacement, local recycling