AMPS PROCEEDINGS SERIES 43 v.1

This paper originates from the author’s ongoing doctoral research at the University of Florence, which investigates textile waste in the pre-consumer phase of the fashion production process. The research specifically explores how textile offcuts generated during the cutting phase1 can be reframed as a creative and expressive design space rather than eliminated as mere by-products. This work is part of Re-Waste, a national research project funded by the Italian government under the NextGeneration EU programme. The project analyses strategic sectors of Made in Italy, such as textiles, to identify critical issues within the linear production model and promote a shift towards more sustainable and circular practices.