Vol. 12, Special Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Sangita Tomer, Vivek Singh and Nisha Arya

Abstract:
The most attractive reality about denims is that they are relaxed, durable, fashionable and really easy to care and keep. With those qualities the affection for denim is developing each day and makes it attraction to humans of all ages, genders and even communities. Being in this sort of trend, it is also one of the most discarded objects of clothing and a very big reason of land fill. Upcycling is the process to make innovative and useful product by using discarded material. Consequently, the present research changed into performed in Hisar districts of Haryana state to solve the problem of landfill by discarded pre and post consumer discarded denim by upcycling. Thirty respondents have been selected purposively from I.C. College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar as experts on the basis of their knowledge. To asked possibilities for created designs and to developed the upcycled denim apparel and accessories. Selected articles were developed by using different construction techniques along with surface embellishment like as darts, pleats, embroidery, patch work, hand painting and crochet wok. The result was found truly in the favour of environment friendly.