Creative Design: Professional

Reinventing the Windbreaker: Windbreaker Hanbok

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Abstract

The windbreaker is one of the biggest activewear markets with increasing annual sales due to increasing outdoor activities from climate changes. Due to the windbreaker’s popularity, innovations in design elements to improve its functionality are readily explored. While the windbreaker provides practical functionalities for outdoor activities such as wind and water resistance, there exist environmental concerns such as the utilization of chemicals for the synthetic fibers. Solutions for environmentally friendly use of materials have not been extensively explored. This paper proposes an upcycled windbreaker design to satisfy both sustainability and functionality. The first objective is to create a sustainable garment using recycled materials to minimize negative environmental impacts while satisfying consumer needs regarding garment performance. The second objective is to combine styles and functionalities from both Eastern and the Western garment design elements to create an innovative East-West fusion for a global application.

Keywords: 3D printing, Heat cutting, Hanbok, Sustainability

How to Cite:

Lyu, S., (2020) “Reinventing the Windbreaker: Windbreaker Hanbok”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11866