2023
DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/202338805005
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Design optimisation of TPU modular footwear for sustainable fashion: a South African Fashion Week case study, 2023

Sarel Havenga,
Philip van der Walt

Abstract: The fashion industry is continuously evolving, and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) produced modular footwear is emerging as a trend for sustainability. This study aims to optimise the design of TPU modular fashion footwear for the South African fashion sector. The practice-based case study investigated the factors that influence the design and manufacturing of modular footwear using TPU, with a focus on enhancing sustainability. A design framework was developed using CAD software and evaluated the effectivene… Show more

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