DESCARTE DE RESÍDUOS TÊXTEIS DE ALGODÃO NO CONTEXTO DO VESTUÁRIO: um olhar sobre o estado da arte

Abstract

This article presents a comparative analysis between two key academic works that contribute to the debate on sustainability and the disposal of textile waste in the fashion industry: the dissertation by Valdecir Babinski Júnior (Design Tool for a Zero Waste Approach in Fashion Design, 2020) and the book Interfaces of Fashion: Volume 1 – Sustainability, organized by Francisca Dantas Mendes (2022). Based on a qualitative and bibliographic approach, this study aims to identify the main concepts, strategies, methodologies, and theoretical contributions present in both works, in order to discuss their strengths and limitations in addressing the problem of cotton textile waste. Accordingly, the central research problem is how the theoretical and methodological approaches proposed by Babinski Júnior and Mendes contribute to addressing the issue of cotton textile waste disposal in fashion, within the broader context of sustainability and fashion design. While Babinski's dissertation proposes a practical tool based on the zero waste concept—aimed at eliminating textile waste at the pattern-making stage by offering technically applicable solutions to the production process—the book organized by Mendes adopts a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together diverse theoretical perspectives on sustainable fashion. It encompasses not only environmental impacts but also the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of the industry. The analysis indicates that both works acknowledge the environmental urgency of the topic, yet they differ in methodological depth and focus. Babinski presents a technical and applied proposal, emphasizing design practice, whereas Mendes offers a holistic and critical view, expanding the scope of sustainability beyond the boundaries of design. Among the identified gaps is the need for greater integration between theory and practice, as well as deeper exploration of social issues and public policy. The study concludes that tackling the problem of textile waste requires a systemic and interdisciplinary approach—one that combines technical rigor with critical reflection—thus contributing to the development of a truly sustainable fashion design paradigm.