Exploring the Zero Waste Fashion Strategy for Enhancing Fabric Utilization in Sustainable Fashion

Rahman Md Naimur, Zishun Yuan, Md Rokonuzzaman

Zero Waste Fashion, Pattern Cutting, Sustainability, Garment Manufacturing, Environmental Responsibility.

The fashion business is one of the most prominent economic sectors on a global scale, and it has a significant impact not only on society but also on the environment. The juxtaposition of zero waste fashion pattern methodology with conventional pattern approaches is the primary focus of the emphasis that is being placed on the promotion of sustainability within the fashion industry. A significant reduction in the amount of waste that is generated by the garment industry during the manufacturing cycle can be achieved through the utilization of zero waste pattern cutting. Furthermore, this method offers an alternative to traditional pattern creating processes that is more environmentally conscious, which helps to develop higher ecological sustainability that is more environmentally responsible. There are two techniques that make up the design process in traditional pattern-making. These methodologies include drafting patterns and draping patterns. A similar approach is taken in the zero waste fashion design process, which incorporates both the "design to pattern" and the "pattern to design" methodologies. In order to investigate the design process, analyze its potential, and assess its applications and influence within the fashion sector, a comprehensive comparison of different techniques is carried out. It is important to note that the zero waste fashion pattern is a technique for the creation of garment templates that aims to reduce the amount of textile waste produced during the manufacturing of apparel to less than 15%. In order to investigate and evaluate the differences between zero waste fashion patterns and standard fashion patterns within the fashion business, this study makes use of qualitative research methodologies, specifically literature reviews and simulations. After doing this research, the researchers came to the conclusion that the Zero-Waste pattern technique has emerged as a more sustainable solution for fostering environmental responsibility within the fashion sector. It is projected that the fashion industry will undergo a transformative change toward more sustainable practices on a broader scale. This shift is anticipated to occur as a result of the increased awareness of zero-waste design patterns and their capacity to positively influence the environment and generate better social progress.

Received: 16 Apr 2026, Received in revised form: 11 May 2026, Accepted: 14 May 2026, Available online: 19 May 2026

10.22161/ijaers.135.3