Designing a Better Future: How Saudi Designer is Using 3D Technology to Make Fashion Sustainable

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In order to design and produce clothes in a sustainable manner, 3D technology is being used by Saudi fashion designer Ghaydaa Majdaly.

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Majdaly was led by the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on sustainable fashion as an alternative to traditional materials.

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To reduce environmental impact, Majdaly’s first sustainable fashion piece was made from plastic water bottles.

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Excess fabric waste to create small bags or accessories and following a zero-waste strategy in her designs is reused by Majdaly.

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Majdaly has been enabled by 3D technology to simplify the design process and improve the quality of the product, ultimately reducing her environmental footprint.

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The way fashion designers approach product design and pattern making is being changed by the use of 3D software programs.

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Designing with 3D technology can be time-consuming and requires patience, despite the benefits of using technology in the production process.

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Sustainability in the fashion industry by bringing samples of sustainable fabrics to workshops is being advocated by the Saudi Fashion Commission.

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It’s the hope of Majdaly to see more Saudi fashion designers creating sustainable fashion pieces.

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Sustainable fashion pieces by Majdaly are designed to reduce waste and be environmentally conscious.

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