Recycling Yarns and Denim

Aim

A project was undertaken with the Texperium research centre, focusing on the research question: "What is the quality of a pair of jeans from the Belgian brand HNST, considering its environmental impact compared to its competitors?" The personal objective of this research was to acquire proficiency in interpreting testing results and presenting them professionally.

Primarily, the role involved working as a product quality controller, specifically addressing the following sub-questions:

How is the performance of the yarn used in HNST's first jeans collection, in terms of evenness and strength?
How does the fabric used in HNST's first jeans collection compare to the appropriate ISO standard in terms of quality?

Throughout the project, I gained valuable insights into the environmental impact of the HNST brand's jeans and honed my abilities to effectively analyze and articulate testing outcomes in a professional manner.

Quality testing

During the process of data collection, I utilized my laboratory skills to conduct a range of tests, including:

Uster test: Measuring yarn strength.
Abrasion test: Assessing fabric durability.
Pilling test: Determining resistance to pilling.
Dimension stability test: Evaluating fabric shrinkage or stretching.
Tear strength test: Gauging the fabric's resistance to tearing.
Tensile strength test: Measuring the fabric's strength under tension.
Wrinkle recovery test: Assessing how well the fabric recovers from wrinkles.
Colour fastness to washing test: Determining color retention after washing.
Colour fastness to perspiration test: Assessing color stability when exposed to perspiration.
Colour fastness to light test: Evaluating colorfastness under light exposure.
Colour fastness to rubbing test: Assessing colorfastness when rubbed against another surface.

These comprehensive tests allowed for a thorough examination of the quality and performance of the materials involved in the study.

Conducted quality testing on recycled yarn and denim sourced from HNST.
Analyzed laboratory testing results and compared the denim products with production specifications.
Conducted a comprehensive life-cycle analysis of the yarn and denim from HNST.
Created a well-organized handbook summarizing the test results using InDesign.
Developed detailed plans and effectively communicated deadlines to ensure the project was completed on time.

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Handbook

The research results were presented through a meticulously designed booklet, skillfully crafted using a combination of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This approach allowed for a visually appealing and professional presentation of the findings.