Open AccessInnovative and sustainable models in the ecodesign of green-vegan footwear
Author(s) -
Traian Foiaşi,
Mirela Pantazi-Băjenaru
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.24264/icams-2020.v.1
Subject(s) - ecodesign , durability , production (economics) , life cycle assessment , sustainable design , product (mathematics) , design for the environment , engineering , product design , sustainability , architectural engineering , biochemical engineering , manufacturing engineering , computer science , ecology , geometry , mathematics , database , biology , economics , macroeconomics
The ECODESIGN concept, which has appeared since the early 1960s, plays a fundamental role in the life cycle of a fashion product, from design, production, service life to recycling. The main vectors of ECODESIGN are guided in several directions: the selection of materials and their impact on production - non-toxic natural fiber materials will be used, recyclable rubber, all obtained with low energy consumption; designing models and making samples - these will be produced from material obtained by recycling used textile fibers with a high durability and low weight; production - the aim is to optimize the production process, replacing toxic auxiliary materials with natural ones (natural rubber, water-based adhesives), identification and elimination of toxic emissions, as well as the use of unconventional, solar and wind energy; packaging - it will be made of recycled vegetable fibers and will be designed in such a way as to protect the product as well as possible without damaging it. All these vectors will contribute to extending the “life” of the product, offering comfort, durability and eco-efficiency.