Workwear Repair

Workwear is today quickly discarded as trash by carpenters when damaged, but why should a craftsperson not be able to care for their clothes like any other tool? With textile production being a major contributor to climate change, and with stricter EU laws regarding repairability on the horizon for 2025, this project asks: What should the process of repairing workwear pants for small business carpenters look like? By analysing and mapping the experiential aesthetics of carpentry and sewing work, a repair process together with a kit of tools and materials, has been designed that seamlessly fits into the workday of a carpenter, while building on the history and knowledge of textile repair. The repair process is designed to generate repairs with a fitting aesthetic for its user and environment, as well as being versatile enough to allow for creative usage.