Fashion Designer Sustainability & Ethical Fashion

Question 1

What does the term 'fast fashion' refer to in the fashion industry?

Accepted Answer

Rapid production of high volumes of trend-based clothing at low prices

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High-speed sewing techniques used in luxury ateliers

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Fashion shows that are completed in under an hour

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Athletic wear designed specifically for speed sports

Question 2

Which certification indicates that a textile product has been made from organically grown fibers using environmentally responsible processes?

Accepted Answer

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

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Fair Trade Certified

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OEKO-TEX Standard 100

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B Corp Certification

Question 3

What is 'upcycling' in the context of sustainable fashion design?

Accepted Answer

Transforming waste materials or discarded garments into new, higher-value products

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Selling altered clothes at higher prices on resale platforms

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Upgrading factory equipment to improve production efficiency

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Increasing the price of vintage clothing based on rarity

Question 4

A 'capsule wardrobe' promotes sustainability primarily by:

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Investing in a small number of versatile, timeless pieces that reduce overconsumption

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Using capsule-shaped storage to organize clothing efficiently

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Buying an entirely new wardrobe each fashion season

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Purchasing only designer brand-name items for longevity

Question 5

What does 'greenwashing' mean in the context of the fashion industry?

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When companies make misleading or unsubstantiated claims about their environmental practices

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Dyeing fabrics using plant-based green pigments

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A legitimate third-party environmental certification process for brands

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Washing garments in cold water to reduce energy consumption

Question 6

Which of the following materials is generally considered most environmentally sustainable for fashion production?

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Recycled PET (rPET) fabric made from plastic bottles

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Virgin polyester derived from petroleum

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Conventional cotton grown with pesticides and heavy irrigation

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Virgin nylon produced from petrochemicals

Question 7

What is 'deadstock fabric' in sustainable fashion?

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Surplus or leftover fabric from manufacturers that would otherwise go to waste

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Fabric that has been worn out and is no longer usable

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Fabric made from fibers derived from deceased animals

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Archived fabric stored permanently in a designer's collection