Repurpose textile products and apparel.

Repurposing should include altering, repairing, reconditioning, consignment, donation or recycling.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• Why would you repurpose textile products and apparel?
• What are the benefits of repurposing?
• What industries, other than apparel, repurpose textile products?

Communication

• In what ways can you inform your peers about the benefits of repurposing?
• How can you locate alteration professionals in your community?
• How can you locate consignment shops in your area?
• Where can you locate resources for repurposing textile products?

Leadership

• How can you use repurposed textiles and apparel to express your personal style?
• How can you use repurposed textiles and apparel for purposes other than apparel?
• How does shopping in alternative clothing stores demonstrate leadership?
• How can you demonstrate leadership through a school-based project to meet a community need?

Management

• How does the use of repurposed textiles and apparel benefit the environment?
• What are the financial benefits of repurposing textiles and apparel?
• What are the benefits of altering a clothing item to enhance fit?