Upmade Information

Upmade is a leading upcycling organisation in mass production that works with fashion brands, retail companies and manufacturers to bring waste back into the production cycle by using innovate design and placing it higher up in the manufacturing chain. The ambition for the last 3 years has been to develop upcycling method that could be implemented in global mass production to reduce the industrial waste by using it in a smart, transparent and credible manner as traditional manufacturing creates on average 18% textile waste. Following the principles of upcycling a certifiable method has been matured that can be implemented in mass production. The method - Upmade® - has been developed to turn your leftovers into value, eliminating waste and preceding recycling practices. Comprehensive field research and scientific analysis have met to extend upcycling customs. Its goals are smaller environmental footprint and maximized resource efficiency in textile, upholstery and soft furnishings industry. This new routine provides a profitable solution for brands, retail companies and manufacturers by making most of all materials, creating additional environmentally responsible products, reducing waste handling costs as well saving water and energy.