The Role of Modularity in Sustainable Fashion

Modularity or modular clothing refers to garments that have detachable or adaptable elements that can be easily removed, swapped out, or remodelled to create different styles, lengths or overall look in response to changing fashions or need. Although transformable clothing has been popular with outdoor brands for many years, such as trousers that can convert to shorts, these items are designed for a specific purpose, such as trekking. Modular fashion however, refers to clothing that is adapted or remodelled to change its look and style in line with changing fashions, seasons, or lifestyle. Enabling a garment to remain in use for longer by extending its life through good modular design is good for the circular economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation says that a circular economy is ‘based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems’. Following this principle of keeping products and materials in use modula

Modularity or modular clothing refers to garments that have detachable or adaptable elements that can be easily removed, swapped out, or remodelled to create different styles, lengths or overall look in response to changing fashions or need. Although transformable clothing has been popular with outdoor brands for many years, such as trousers that can convert to shorts, these items are designed for a specific purpose, such as trekking. Modular fashion however, refers to clothing that is adapted or remodelled to change its look and style in line with changing fashions, seasons, or lifestyle. Ena