Term

Definition

Sustainable Fashion Applications 

Deep Mapping

A qualitative research method that involves in-depth observation and analysis of a specific place or community. 

Understanding Consumer Behavior: Conducting deep mapping of consumer behavior to understand how and where people interact with clothing, identify opportunities for reducing consumption, and promote more sustainable practices. 

Community Engagement: Engaging local communities in the design and development of sustainable fashion initiatives, understanding their needs and priorities.

Edge Condition

How spaces and places transition between different uses or zones (e.g., residential to commercial, green space to built environment). 

Supply Chain Mapping: Analyzing the "edges" within the fashion supply chain where inefficiencies, environmental impacts, or social injustices are most likely to occur (e.g., the transition from raw material extraction to processing). 

Circular Economy Design: Designing systems that seamlessly transition between different stages of the product lifecycle, from production to use, repair, reuse, and recycling.

Right to Repair

The legal right of consumers to repair their own products or have them repaired by independent repair shops. 

Promoting Product Longevity: Advocating for the right to repair for clothing, ensuring that garments are designed for durability and repairability. 

Supporting Local Businesses: Fostering a network of local repair shops that specialize in clothing repair and alteration.

Tactical Urbanism

Low-cost, temporary interventions in public spaces that aim to improve quality of life, test new ideas, and catalyze long-term change.

Community-Based Fashion Initiatives: Implementing temporary fashion repair cafes, clothing swap events, or pop-up workshops to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices. 

Testing Circular Economy Models:  Experimenting with temporary initiatives like clothing libraries or textile recycling programs to test their feasibility and gather data for future implementation.

Urban Metabolism

Analyzing the flows of materials and energy within a city, including the production, consumption, and disposal of goods. 

Assessing the Environmental Impact: Evaluating the environmental impact of the fashion industry within a specific urban context, considering factors such as resource consumption, waste generation, and transportation. 

Developing Sustainable Urban Fashion Systems: Designing urban systems that minimize the environmental impact of fashion production and consumption, such as promoting local production, supporting circularity, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.