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The textile industry generates an extensive amount of pollution worldwide. Many discarded jackets have malfunctioning zippers, making them unfit for the second-hand market. Before repurposing and shredding, the different textiles and the attached hardware need to be separated within the recycling facilities — a labor-intensive procedure.

The uien collection proposes a system in which the fabric and the zipper are easily exchangeable and separable. The cotton inner lining is connected to the water-resistant cotton outer fabric. Similar to a pillowcase, the felted wool insulation is encapsulated between the cotton layers without using additional fastening systems. The slightly modified zipper ties into the fabric and can easily be removed and replaced by the consumer.

uien aims for easier recycling but above all encourages consumers to replace broken items without special equipment or prior knowledge.

Project completed at ECAL / 2024
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Picture credits: Nina Pacherová