Padina Bondar - New Nature - Upcycling discarded low-density polyethylene
New Nature - a sustainable yarn called "New Nature" created through a proprietary process focused on upcycling discarded low-density polyethylene.
New Nature - Sustainable Fashion/Textiles
Designed by Padina Bondar 'New Nature' won the Sustainable Fashion/Textiles Category in the Global Design Graduate Show in collaboration with Gucci 2022.
Padina Bondar is a recent graduate from Parsons School of Design holding a degree in Textiles. Her work is focused on upcycling discarded low-density polyethylene that can conversely become advantageous when the material is upcycled into textiles.
New Nature - Padina Bondar 4 (2022) by Padina BondarGlobal Creative Graduate Showcase
In this circular system, used plastic bags are collected and spun in an energy-efficient process that drastically reduces secondary pollution. While specific tools are used, the techniques used are inspired by traditional yarn and textile-making crafts.
The waste and off-cuts from this process are heat pressed into sheets and used to produce sequins, beads, and other embellishments.
"My mission as a designer and maker is to contribute to a sustainable planet and challenge the disposal of single-use plastics. I see potential in the things destined for landfills, dumpster diving to reveal unseen potential by turning trash into treasures."
New Nature - Padina Bondar 6 (2022) by Padina BondarGlobal Creative Graduate Showcase
"I want to continue to challenge existing systems that cause the fashion industry to be a leading environmental pollutant by implementing circular systems that generate a return on sustainable investment."
FIRST NAME: PADINA
LAST NAME: BONDAR
UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
COURSE / PROGRAM: TEXTILES
GRADUATED: 2022
SPECIALISMS: SUSTAINABLE FASHION/TEXTILES / TEXTILE INNOVATION/TEXTILE ART / FASHION/INTERIORS
WEBSITE: New Nature by Padina Bondar
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