To move towards sustainability, the fashion industry must take into account its production's environmental impact" 

Around 5 billion garments are manufactured in the world each year. Doing all this work requires about 7,500 liters of water. These shocking figures have raised the alarm, inviting designers to implement some measures to combat the effect they have on the environment. From this, Sustainable Fashion was born, going from being a mere trend to an undeniable necessity. 

In light of the above, this postgraduate diploma has been created to provide new designers with a current perspective on the fashion world. In this sense, students will learn to rethink fashion design, learning about a new supply chain that allows the creation of clothing pieces with a longer useable life. This way, Fast Fashion industry consumerism will be combated. They will also learn the difference between different textile materials, taking their origin into account. 

On the other hand, this program will visualize the brand philosophy of great Sustainable Fashion designers such as Stella McCartney, who encourages reflection in each piece, using materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and cashmere, raffia, among others, to achieve fashion 100% conscious of the planet's needs.

At the end of this program, students will not only have a theoretical knowledge of the different fabrics and new production models, but will also be able to take on the challenge of creating a completely sustainable collection that guarantees the survival of the garments throughout the seasons. 

Apuesta por materiales ecológicos y por una técnica de procesado que reduzca el impacto de la industria en el medio ambiente” 

This postgraduate diploma in Creating Sustainable Fashion Collections contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Creating Sustainable Fashion Collections  
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which they are created, gather theoretical and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in Creating Sustainable Fashion Collections 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Sustainable Fashion seeks to be environmentally friendly, recycling old fabrics to make new garments" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

As far as Stella McCartney is concerned, society must be responsible for its actions, taking the necessary measures to reduce fashion’s impact on the environment"

Plan and create a collection that helps convey a clear message: we need to take action to conserve our planet"

This program is oriented to help students to understand the new criteria to establish a Sustainable Fashion collection. This way, they will be able to understand the current consumption style and the needs of the industry to reduce the impact on the planet. To do so, they will have to learn about organic textile types and recycling methods that great designers use in their creations. They will then be able to apply the expertise needed to create a zero-impact collection. 

The harmful effects of human action are already beginning to reveal themselves, so Sustainable Fashion is an excellent alternative to the current system” 

General Objectives

• Obtain a detailed knowledge of fashion design and its evolution, which will be relevant to the work of professionals who wish to develop in this sector 
• Create designs on paper and digital techniques that reflect that design 
• Use pattern making techniques when creating garments and accessories 
• Obtain a detailed knowledge of fashion design, which will be relevant to the work of professionals who wish to develop in this current field 
• Design successful fashion projects 
• Learn about fashion photography in order to make the best possible use of the collections created 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Textile Technology 

• Identify different types of textile fibers  
• Select a textile material for a specific design based on its properties  
• Understand staining techniques 
• Master fabric ties 
• Know the properties of the different materials and the techniques for their manipulation and elaboration  
• Know the main textile printing techniques 

Module 2. Fashion Design 

• Understand the different working methodologies applied to fashion design  
• Develop creative procedures that assist in fashion design work 
• Introduce students to the necessary technical procedures to create a fashion project
• Know the different means of diffusion and communication of fashion products  
• Understand the process of fashion projects in all its phases 
• Acquire resources for visual presentation and communication of fashion projects 

Module 3. Fashion Sustainability 

• Understand that the current human lifestyle makes us unsustainable consumers 
• Acquire and incorporate environmental and sustainability criteria in the design conception and development phase 
• Learn about preventive and appropriate measures to reduce environmental impact 
• Use sustainability as a requirement in the design methodology 
• Provide students with natural and environmentally friendly sources of inspiration 

Be part of a global movement that strives to produce and consume fashion in a sustainable way”