Repurposing PPE

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Townsend, K. ORCID: 0000-0003-2212-2511, Salter, E. and Harrigan, K., 2023. Repurposing PPE. REPAIR Exhibition, PLATE 2023, Vare Building, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland, 31 May - 09 June 2023.

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Item Type:	Exhibition
Creators:	Townsend, K., Salter, E. and Harrigan, K.
Publisher:	REPAIR Exhibition, PLATE 2023, Aalto University
Place of Publication:	Vare Building, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
Date:	2023
Abstract:	The exhibit explores the theme of ‘reparation’ through creative experimentation into repurposing used PPE isolation gowns. The exhibit comprises fashion and textile concepts; 2-D samples and 3-D prototypes developed from the gown materials, to prevent them from being shipped offshore or sent to landfill after the legislated ‘75 wash and wear’ cycle. While reusable medical textiles outperform disposable products on human and environmental scales, there is still an urgent need to move towards a circular system whereby the life of the polyester/carbon fabric is extended before being recycled as fibre. Through a series of r workshops between March and April 2023, the researchers worked alongside students and staff from the Fashion, Textile and Knitwear department, to develop potential solutions for repurposing this waste stream. Outcomes included patchworked, knitted, printed, woven and embroidered pieces, upcycled gowns, full and half-scale garments. For more information see project Instagram @ppe_refashioned
Description:	Fashion and textiles made from repurposed PPE gowns
Event Title:	REPAIR Exhibition, PLATE 2023
Event Location:	Vare Building, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
Event Dates:	31 May - 09 June 2023
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham School of Art & Design
Record created by:	Laura Ward
Date Added:	25 Mar 2024 09:53
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2024 09:53
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/51146
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