Circular economy course syllabus
The recommended order for Circular Economy in Garment Manufacturing: 6 modules covering 14 industry chapters and 19 value chain stages, each module closing with a quiz. About 12–16 hours of reading and quizzes at your own pace.
- Module 1 of 6
1. Where circularity is decided
See how design, material research and specification decide a garment's recoverability years before it is worn.
Prerequisite: No prior module required; basic garment manufacturing knowledge is helpful.
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- Module 2 of 6
2. Materials and their recovery routes
Know how fibre, yarn and fabric construction affect what can be recovered, and where blends block recovery.
Prerequisite: Complete module 1 and its readings first.
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- Module 3 of 6
3. Wet processing and its footprint
Understand the water, chemistry and energy load of dyeing, finishing and washing, and the levers that reduce it.
Prerequisite: Complete module 2 and its readings first.
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- Module 4 of 6
4. Cutting waste out of production
Reduce material loss where most of it happens — marker planning, spreading, cutting and offcut handling.
Prerequisite: Complete module 3 and its readings first.
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- Module 5 of 6
5. Use, resale and repair
Follow the garment after sale and see which second-life routes extend its useful service.
Prerequisite: Complete module 4 and its readings first.
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- Module 6 of 6
6. Recycling and material recovery
Work through the real recovery routes, their yields and their limits, without overstating what is possible.
Prerequisite: Complete module 5 and its readings first.
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Honest scope
This is free self-study material written and reviewed by Sanjeewa Dehiwalage. There is no examination board behind it, quizzes are self-checks, and no accredited qualification is awarded.