The Textile industry is the second most damaging industry to our planet after oil. Although awareness of this fact has increased there is still a long way to go and designers like Daniel Silverstein are paving a path for other designers and makers to follow. Silverstein is the creator of the rapidly growing label Zero Waste Daniel. Zero Waste Daniel is a company committed to producing clothing from 100% textile scraps. The process undertaken in order to develop these 100% recycled collections is known as the re roll technique. Through this process Silverstein is able to divert approximately 1 pound of textile scrap away from landfill per garment he produces.
Zero Waste Daniel’s mission is to “Tackle and Change Industry Norms by reimagining design and creation without waste.” Zero Waste Daniel is also the first company to be 100% zero waste. Beyond what they are producing themselves Zero Waste Daniel also provide there signature reroll fabrics to other companies and individuals so they can participate in the movement towards less textile waste. Working to minimize the effect of the textile industry is imperative to our planet earth and to our own well being. I believe that companies that work to minimize there waste and environmental impact are the future and I look forward to seeing more companies thrive as they consider the environmental affect of their choices.
Ethics and Technology in Fashion 