Materials by Martha Wigley 2020 (N0915106) https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk Made with fortitude en-us 2020-11-17 14:41:06 UTC 2023-03-16 05:31:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Puffer Jacket- Oversized coat marthawigley2020 https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931948684 Made in China
100% polyester, exterior and interior
Polyester is good for outerwear due to the tight weave of the fabric, so heat can stay inside and so moisture doesn't go inside.
Negatives of product: for the coat itself, due to it being 100% polyester it is not sustainable or renewable dut to it being made out of oil, and releasing ]]> 2020-11-17 14:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931948684 North face jacket t0280204 https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931980100 Made in Indonesia
100% Polyester and plastic on the zippers

It is wind-proofing and waterproofing as it was made by polyester. 
It is in black with bandana patterns and it's aiming the younger generations on the market because it has some outstanding patterns, however, it is also quite simple on the choice of colour so most of the customer could pair it easily with other items.

It is an everyday item as it was designed for urban outdoor style, it is a very functional item as there are three pockets so there are enough storage for daily. it's not thick but it can still keeps you worm so it is suitable for any weather. 

It is very durable compare to the other material. polyester is not easy to break and it has been made in high quality control.

Drawbacks of the product:
it is not environmentally friendly on using polyester as the main materials because it is made by oil and release harmful chemicals to the sea during the production.
the design of bandana patterns on the jacket is really fashionable, however, it might still be too much for some of the customers, I would take down part of the pattern from the jacket to make it simpler so people could pair it with different style and can fit in all the situation and have a good use of it. ]]> 2020-11-17 14:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931980100 Jeans marthawigley2020 https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931990140 100% cotton,  Made in portugal
Raw materials include all cotton,  including thread, dye used for making it blue is Synthetic indigo.
Denim created by spinning cotton to a yarn, some dyed and some left white, woven onto a shuttle loom]]> 2020-11-17 14:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931990140 Primark jeans https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931996870 Made in Turkey 98% cotton 2% elatane]]> 2020-11-17 14:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/931996870 Skirt https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/932020646 St Michael made in Uk 51% polyester 28% viscose 19% wool/laine 2% Nylon/polyamide lining 100% polyester professional dry clean. metal chain in gold. Zipper.
dyed yarn that is woven for outer material. Lining soft plain weave. Wool blend for winter, warmth, durable, longevity. Hound's-tooth pattern, historical, adapted from tweed pattern, social status, sophisticated. Pencil cut, darts put in for more shape. Three main seems. Overlocker for finished edges. Occasional wear, mid price

Blended fibres are made by blending different fibres together from different sources. By blending fibres it adds durability and other characteristics such as easier to wash and dry. For this instance of the skirt the fibres that have been mixed are polyester, wool and nylon and they have been woven in a way that you feel the wool and that it is more thicker and heavier. The characteristics of wool is that warmth, longevity and is hygienic. By adding polyester and nylon is makes it dry quicker, it gives it more strength and it is resistant to shrinking.


systems thinking approach to design:
Due to polyester being made from crude oil, we could uses an alternative approach and substitute in plastic bottles so we reuse the unwanted plastic and not drill for more oil and subsequently less energy and chemicals being used to produce polyester.

For dying we could use natural or low level dyes so there is not a lot of chemicals, and energy being used.

For consumer use we could make         garments that will last longer and set up/ brands promote initiatives and activities to get  people to repair, swap and sell there garments.


 ]]> 2020-11-17 14:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/932020646 Shirt n0930409 https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/932145889 100% cotton
Machine wash
Made in Portugal

There are buttons on the shirt which I am guessing are made from a sustainable material, due to the brand pushing for a more sustainable approach to their clothes.

The production of the cotton material is Spinning, weaving and dying

One benefit of the shirt being made from 100% cotton is the ability to wear the shirt all year round due to the fabric being temperature sensitive allowing it to adjust to your temperature.

Cotton is a hypoallergenic meaning that  it is very rare for someone to have an allergic reaction or cause any irritation from the material.

Due to cotton being a natural fibre it means the fabric is less toxic compared to other potential material choices. 

Cotton is commonly used for the above reasons and also due to the fabric being commonly soft and well known to be a comfortable material. 

Making this shirt in cotton was has many benefits to it as well as opening up larger amount of potential wearers of the garment. This is due to the fabric not having many restriction on who can wear it and how it can be worn. 

There are however various disadvantages to using cotton such as the material being expensive. This is due to the fabric being considered as expensive, even though cotton is considered one of the least expensive natural fibre materials, as opposed to a cheaper synthetic option.

The shirt has the potential to shrink due to it being made from cotton. Shrinking happens when the tension is released from the fabric through washing or steam pressing. this is why with cotton fabric garments it is important to make sure you follow the wash instructions.

The natural fibres over time can be easily worn down and can get easily damaged in damp conditions and even fade during sunlight. This would suggest that the lifetime of this garment will be shorter then a more durable material. 

To make the garment more sustainable I would look into changing the cotton material into a linen or another more sustainable material. This is to avoid the large amount of water usage needed to make cotton garments, as 20,000 litres of water will make approximately a simple white t-shirt and pair of jeans.
]]> 2020-11-17 15:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/932145889 Baseball Jacket xiaowen_huo2018 https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/956537098 Made in China
The main fabric: Wool 76%, Polyester 24%
Fabric (sleeve) : Cotton 95.3%, Spandex 4.7%
The material inside: Polyester 100%
Not waterproof, not oil-proof, slightly windproof
Do not wash, do not bleach, conventional dry cleaning
An all-black baseball jacket with red black buttons and white offset graffiti on the sleeves. The graffiti is young and modern.
Negative: First of all, because wool is a natural fiber, so they do not have the performance of anti-bacterial and insect-resistant, and the fabric after a long time will appear yellow situation. Second, high quality clothing made of wool is usually dry-cleaned, because the wool will shrink after washing, and the wool will drop and pilling, etc., so the wool fabric will be more difficult to manage. Finally, the price of wool will be relatively high. For example, customized suits made of pure wool basically start with 1000 pound. Of course, you can use wool to blend with other chemical fibers if you want a cheaper one.]]> 2020-11-24 15:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/marthawigley2020/j99ng2pdjayrgmpk/wish/956537098