Upcycled Denim Tablet Sleeve
Student Name : Georgia Symeonidou
Mentor Name :
Company : CHIMAR
Green Producer Diary
My Motivation
I wanted to create something useful from clothes that were no longer being worn. Turning a pair of denim shorts and an old sweatshirt into a tablet sleeve showed me that everyday materials can have a second life. Sustainability is important to me because it helps reduce waste and encourages us to value what we already have.
My Vetrine Journey
During the development process, I started by choosing an object that could be practical and easy to use every day. I measured the tablet carefully and explored how a sleeve should protect the device while remaining simple to make. Then I selected a denim shorts as the outer material because it is durable, and I used fabric from the back of a sweatshirt as a soft lining. One challenge was that the existing seams and shapes of the shorts did not always match the pattern I needed, so I had to adapt the cutting plan. Another difficulty was placing the zipper correctly so the sleeve would close securely and still look neat. I also had to make sure the lining fitted well inside the denim shell. By adjusting the dimensions and sewing the parts more carefully, I managed to create a functional sleeve that protects the tablet and reuses materials that might otherwise be thrown away.
Sustainability Aspect | Your Actions / Explanation |
|---|---|
Environmental | I reused a denim shorts and an old sweatshirt instead of buying new fabric, which reduced textile waste and lowered the need for new materials. I also tried to use the existing garment parts efficiently so that very little fabric was left unused. |
Social | This project promotes a more conscious attitude toward fashion and everyday consumption by showing that old clothes can become practical new objects. It can inspire other learners and consumers to repair, reuse, and redesign textiles instead of discarding them. |
Financial | The product was made at very low cost because most of the materials already existed at home. The simple construction and durable denim fabric also support a long product life, which makes the project cost-efficient. |
A Message to Consumers
I would like people to see that sustainable design can also be practical and accessible. This tablet sleeve is a small example of how used clothes can become a useful object again through creativity and careful making.
A Message to Future Learners
Do not underestimate simple ideas or materials you already have. With careful measuring, experimentation, and patience, old garments can be transformed into something functional, durable, and meaningful.
Product Details
Product Name
Upcycled Denim Tablet Case
Reference / SKU
VETRINE-GSYMEONIDOU-CASE-DEN-001
Color
Light blue denim and grey
Size
Sized for a standard tablet / approx. 10-inch device
Weight
Approx. 260 g
Quantity (if multi-pack)
One
Materials Information
Composition
Outer: recycled denim cotton blend
Lining: reused sweatshirt fabric (cotton/poly blend)
Closure: zipper
% Recycled Materials
% of Recycled Materials: approx. 90% reused textile content
Reusability: Reusable for long-term device storage and transport
Recyclability: Partially recyclable after removing zipper
Traceable assets (materials origin IDs, fibers batches)
Outer shell: reused denim shorts
Inner lining: reused sweatshirt back panel
Closure: zipper
Visible functional elements: original denim pocket, belt loop, and seams
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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Location
Greece
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Date
Idea development: 2026-01
Material selection: 2026-02
Cutting and prototype development: 2026-02
Assembly and zipper insertion: 2026-03
Final finishing: 2026-03
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Type of processes
Selection of used garments, measuring, cutting, deconstruction, lining preparation, zipper insertion, assembly sewing, finishing
supply chain map
Tier 4Raw material
Tier 3Material processing
Tier 2Component manufacturing
Tier 1Final assembly
Environmental & Social Impact
Reused materials: Yes
Durable: Yes
Repairable: Yes
Low-waste design: Yes
% of Recycled Materials: Not specified
Reusability: Reusable as a wearable art piece or source material for future redesign
Recyclability: Depends on local facilities for bio-based plastic materials
Approx. 12 hours, EUR 6
Care, Repair & Lifetime Extension
1
Care Instructions
Spot clean when possible. Hand wash cold if needed. Air dry flat. Do not tumble dry.
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Repair Information
restitch seams or replace zipper if needed. Reuse the denim parts again or recycle through textile collection.
