Abstract:
This study’s main aim was to assess fashion sustainable future through remodelling of
used garments. The study was conducted in the Kumasi Metropolis with respondents
sampled from fashion industry players in the Metropolis. The study employed mixed
method approach since both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. The two
instruments for the data collection were interview and questionnaire. The research
design employed was descriptive design. The study employed both purposive sample
and convenience sample methods from sample size of 180 respondents. The findings
of the study show that fashion industry players use different remodelling methods and
some of these methods were combination of two or more materials, reshaping, beading,
quilting, patching and cutting down. It was also found that remodelling of garments
influences the economic activities of the industry. It was also found that the future of
the fashion industry is highly sustainable with improve methods of remodelling. It is
recommended that the fashion industry players pay much attention to remodelling since
it can boost the economic activities of the industry.
Description:
A Thesis in the Department of FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILES
EDUCATION, Faculty of VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, submitted to the
School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba, in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Master of Philosophy
(Fashion Design and Textiles Technology) degree.
