WOLKITE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF FASHION DESIGN

Research title concept

by
Salim Ahmed
Sitina Mohamed
Amanuel Andargachew
 upcycling old clothes into fashion accessories
Introduction
upcycling old clothes into fashion accessories is becoming a popular trend in the fashion
industry. It involves taking existing clothing items and transforming them into something new
and stylish. This process is environmentally friendly, since it reduces waste and conserves
natural resources. It also allows fashion lovers to express their creativity and personal style in
unique and creative ways. There are many ways to recycle old clothes, from upcycling t-shirts
into tote bags, to transforming old jeans into jean shorts and skirts. The possibilities are endless!

Recycling old clothes into fashion accessories is a great idea to help the environment and to
create something unique. There are a few different ways we can do this. we can use fabric scraps
to make jewelry, headbands and scarves. we can also use old t-shirts to make tote bags, purses
and wallets. With a bit of creativity and some basic sewing skills, we can create some truly
amazing and one-of-a-kind fashion accessories.

Problem statement

The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global pollution and waste. As
consumers, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements urging us to buy more clothes,
leading to over consumption and the disposal of old clothing. This has resulted in a growing pile
of textile waste, which is difficult to recycle due to the complex blend of fibers used in clothing
production. This waste has a negative impact on the environment, contributing to greenhouse gas
emissions and polluting landfills. One solution to this problem is up-cycling, which involves
transforming old clothing into new fashion accessories.

Up-cycling old clothes into fashion accessories has the potential to reduce textile waste and
provide a sustainable solution to the fashion industry's environmental impact. However, up-
cycling is not without its challenges. It requires creative thinking and technical expertise to
transform old clothing into new, stylish accessories. Additionally, there is a need for education
and awareness-raising among consumers to shift their mindset from fast fashion to sustainable
fashion. This research aims to explore the feasibility of up-cycling old clothes into fashionable
accessories and identify the challenges and opportunities associated with this approach.
Ultimately, the goal is to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion
industry.

Objective

The objective of making fashion accessories from old cloth is to upcycle fabric that would
otherwise be discarded, and create unique and stylish pieces that can be worn and enjoyed. This
helps to reduce waste and create more sustainable fashion solutions. Additionally, it can be a
great way to express creativity, as these accessories can be designed and made to suit any style.

The main objective of studying recycling old clothes into fashion accessories is to determine the
environmental impacts of this process and to explore ways to reduce the environmental impact of
fashion accessories made from recycled materials. Additionally, it seeks to understand the
potential for economic and social benefit from this process, such as creating jobs and reducing
waste. Furthermore, the study looks at the potential for developing sustainable production
methods for fashion accessories made from recycled materials and how this practice could
promote a sustainable lifestyle among consumers.

Specific objectives

1. To identify the most suitable materials for upcycling old clothes into fashion accessories.
2. To investigate the most effective techniques for upcycling old clothes into fashionable
accessories.
3. To explore the market potential for upcycled fashion accessories and the target audience.
4. To evaluate the environmental impact of upcycling old clothes into fashion accessories.
Designing and developing emergency patient’s cloths for emergency
patients who are in Wolkite University hospital
Introduction
According to clothing represents both personal expression and social meaning,
including continual interaction between these elements of structure and mediation. clothing can
be viewed as an embodiment of the self, closely associated with the individual’s identity,
personality, self-esteem and self-confidence. Self-perception is usually rooted in a healthy
existence. we use or need clothing is to protect the body from sexual exposure, weather and wind
and to be able to regulate heat and cold. Other potential responses may be that clothing hides the
body to avoid judgment from others, and protects the body as something private that should only
be revealed in situations when the individual so chooses. Patient clothing is considered to be part
of the care environment and plays a significant role in the interaction between individuals and
their world The word patient is often associated with a passive or dependent role – the role of the
patient. The word patient is often associated with a passive or dependent role – the role of the
patient.
The word “patient”, by definition refers to “a person who suffers patiently”. This state of human
suffering can therefore be present without any disease or contact with the health care system.
Patients are not homogeneous and they thereby use a variety of clothes privately. As a
consequence, the unified patient clothes will have different effects and be of more or less
importance. (Bergbom, 2018). This state of human suffering can therefore be present without any
disease or contact with the health care system. Patients are not homogeneous and they thereby
use a variety of clothes privately. As a consequence, the unified patient clothes will have
different effects and be of more or less importance.

In many European countries, access to hospital clothing is provided. The most common reasons
that hospitals began to provide require or offer clothing to patients included improved hygiene
and reduced risk of infection, as well as ensuring that all patients were given access to acceptable
clothing. Depictions of fourteenth century hospital wards show that all patients wore night shirts under
which they also wore some type of underclothing. The body was to remain covered even in the hospital
baths, which were also separated by gender. Both the hospitals and the sick rooms at cloisters were to be
gender fee zones, which was important to highlight both the distinction between male and female wards,
but also to neutralize men and women as sexual beings. In this context, clothing can be a means of
achieving a desexualized “space." Hospital/patient clothing was and still usually is a uniform, thereby
easily distinguishing patients from personnel. (Uniform means Having but one form; not variable in form
or of the same form or shape as another structure or object.) Institutional care also requires that patients
be prepared to expose their body and undergo various physical examinations. Social contacts may also be
forced upon patients, for example, by sharing a hospital room with strangers. These practices
usually are not deliberately intended to humiliate or to deprive people of their dignity, but are
pragmatically motivated. Hospital clothing for both patients and staff can be seen as a part of the
environment due to cover requirements for good hygiene, procedures, and treatments including the care
of the patient. Another reason for patient clothing is to signal equality in relation to care needs and to
represent a basis for equivalent treatment. The clothing also facilitates control within the healthcare
system since patients, visitors and staff can all be readily identified. From this point of view, patient
clothing can contribute to objectification with a focus on disease and symptoms, and by doing so also
contributes to optimal treatment of ill health. Emergency patient means an individual who is actually ill,
injured or otherwise incapacitated or helpless and who requires emergency care. It means an individual
who is transported to an organized emergency department located in and operated by a hospital licensed
under this article or a facility other than a hospital that is routinely available for the general care of
medical patients.
This project will work on a clothing for emergency patients. Because Emergency patient come
accidentally to the hospital. most of the time the cloth that they wear will be tight and become
barrier for doctors to treat them easily and its difficult even to check their blood pressure. So
that the doctors will be forced to tear the patient’s privet cloth and they may not have an exchange cloth
to wear. Also, the patient may have bleeding and their cloths will be contaminated with blood or other
fluids in emergency room. There for a patients clothing should be provide by the hospital to the
emergency room

Problem statement
Clothing affects how we move, how we sit and what we do. In hospital Clothing can be stained or
ruined by leakage of bodily fluids that may occur during various examinations, treatments and
medical procedures during hospitalization. In certain healthcare settings, life-saving measures
that require access to the naked body may need to be rapidly initiated to allow technical
equipment to be connected to the patient. Under such circumstances, the time required for
removal of private clothing may delay critical treatment. Also, a risk of infection will increase.
Staff’s attitude toward and relationship with patients would change if patients were to wear
private clothing remains unclear. When healthcare professionals, caregivers or family members
have to dress their patients or seniors with conventional hospital clothes, they have to struggle
with narrow neck openings or uncomfortable buttons. And if patients need changes throughout
the day, caregivers have to perform repetitive tasks that lead to exhaustion and physical
pain. Many patients suffer with pain when they are being dressed using conventional clothing
especially during their post-op recovery phase. According to how nudity and bodies were
perceived, naked body should not be displayed to others. Doctors will tear the patients cloth to
give an immediate first aid and usually patients come to hospital accidentally so that they may
not have exchange clothes. Also, their privet clothing may not be comfortable to sleep. As privet
clothing is a symbol of statues, there will be a risk of unequal treatment between patients.
Caregivers are also in trouble to wash or clean their patients clothing in hospital by their own.

Objective

The main objective of this research is to develop an innovative and effective design for emergency patient
clothing that meets medical and comfort needs of patients in Wolkite university hospital. The design
should be easy to put on, provide adequate coverage, and be comfortable for the patient to wear.
Additionally, the design should be cost-effective and durable so that it can be used in various emergency
situations. Moreover, the design should also be easy to clean and maintain. This research aims to provide
a comprehensive solution for emergency patient clothing that can be safely and effectively used in
different medical contexts.

General objective

Design and develop a medical clothing for emergency patients who are in Wolkite University hospital

Specific objective

 To study the problems that patients face in hospital with a lack of medical clothing.
  To develop clothing for patients that is an easeful for caregivers.
 To develop a functional outfit for patients

Making Hijab from cultural fabric

Introduction
Hijab is a head covering worn by Muslim women as a form of modesty and to express their faith in Islam.
It is commonly worn in countries with large Muslim populations such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
Hijab can be worn in a variety of styles and colors. It is important to note that wearing a hijab is a
personal choice and is not mandated by the Qur'an.

The fabric itself is lightweight and breathable, so it should make for a comfortable hijab. To begin,
measure the fabric and cut it to the desired length and width. Then, fold the fabric in half lengthwise, with
the right sides facing each other. Sew along the long edge and the short edge with a straight stitch, and
turn the fabric right side out. Finally, press the edges and you're ready to go.

Making hijab using cultural fabrics is a great way to express cultural identity and pride. It can involve
using fabrics and materials that are specific to a certain culture, such as a type of pattern, type of thread,
color, or texture. It is also a way to bring cultural values and traditions into the hijab-making process. For
example, a particular culture may have a tradition of using certain fabrics or materials for head coverings,
which can be incorporated into the hijab. There are many creative ways to create hijab using cultural
fabrics, and it is important to appreciate the cultural significance of the materials used in the process.

Problem statement

The use of hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, has become a cultural and religious symbol for
many individuals. However, the availability of hijab made from cultural fabric is limited, despite the
significance of these fabrics in various Muslim cultures. This presents a challenge for Muslim women
who wish to express their cultural identity through their clothing while adhering to their religious beliefs.

The lack of access to hijab made from cultural fabric can be attributed to various factors, including
limited production, lack of demand, and the preference for cheaper, mass-produced hijab made from
synthetic materials. This gap presents an opportunity for research to explore the feasibility of producing
hijab using cultural fabrics and to identify ways to increase the availability and demand for these
products. Through this research, it is hoped that Muslim women will have greater access to hijab that
reflects their cultural identity and allows them to express themselves through their clothing while
adhering to their religious beliefs.

Objective
The objective of making hijabs with cultural fabric is to express and celebrate cultural identity. Wearing
clothing that reflects one's culture is a form of self-expression and can be a source of pride. Wearing
hijabs made with cultural fabric can also be a way to honor and respect one's culture, as well as to share it
with others

The main objective of making hijabs out of cultural fabrics is to promote cultural pride and awareness.
Hijabs can be used to show appreciation for one's culture and heritage, while also providing a stylish,
modest way to express one's identity. Additionally, using cultural fabrics to make hijabs allows
individuals to connect with generations before them, as well as bridge the gap between different cultures.

Specific Objective

1. To explore the cultural significance of hijab and its representation in different fabrics.
2. To evaluate the feasibility and market potential of making hijab from cultural fabrics.
3. To assess the impact of using cultural fabrics in hijab-making on cultural preservation
and promotion.