Poem Sapce
Minimal Waste Dress for Bonan Li Studio
Poem Sapce is a minimal waste dress that combines an innovative pleating method with zero waste cutting. The dress is made from handwoven fabrics produced by local artisans in several regions, preserving traditional weaving techniques. Localized fabric shrinkage shapes the cloth, forming organic three dimensional folds instead of cutting material away. Each pleat position is fixed by hand and mapped onto cardboard for small batch production. The sculptural folds move with the body and offer both comfort and structure.
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Poem Sapce in your language: we provide project translations across multiple languages: 极简零废弃连衣裙 ZH, Vestido de residuo mínimo ES, فستان بأقل قدر من الهدر AR, Robe à déchets minimaux FR, Vestido de Desperdício Mínimo PT, ミニマル・ウェイスト ドレス JA, 미니멀 웨이스트 드레스 KO, Abito a Spreco Minimo IT, Minimal Waste Dress EN, न्यूनतम अपशिष्ट पोशाक HI, ন্যূনতম অপচয়ের পোশাক BN, Платье с минимальными отходами RU, کم فضلہ والا لباس UR, Gaun Minim Limbah ID, Kleid mit minimalem Verschnitt DE, Minimal Atıklı Elbise TR, Kjóll með lágmarks efnissóun IS, Soineko Hondakin Minimoko Jantzia EU, Ffrog Gwastraff Lleiaf CY, שמלה עם מיזעור פסולת HE, మినిమల్ వేస్ట్ డ్రెస్ TE, Ikanzu Igabanya Imyanda Micye RW, न्यूनतम फोहोर पोशाक NE, Minimalisen jätteen mekko FI, Minimal Waste-klänning SV, Մինիմալ Թափոն Զգեստ HY, Haljina sa minimalnim otpadom SR, Ao Ky'a'ỹ Michĩva GN, Libsa b'Skart Minimu MT, Gaun Runtah Minimal SU, ዝቅተኛ ብክነት ቀሚስ AM, Minimal Waste Dress TL, Ntchito Yaikulu: Diresi Lopanda Zinyalala NY, न्यूनतमापचय-वसनम् SA, Либоси Камисрофи Минималӣ TG, Aslla Qarpasqa P'acha QU, Klambi Minim Sampah JV, Fustan Minimal me Mbetje SQ, Minimális Hulladékú Ruha HU, Mosese o Fokotsang Ditshila ST, ຊຸດເດຣສເສດເຫຼືອຫນ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ LO, મિનિમલ વેસ્ટ ડ્રેસ GU, Minimal Waste Dress CEB, Minimuma Rubaĵo Robo EO, Minimalna oblekca brez odpadkov SL, குறைந்தபட்ச கழிவு ஆடை TA, Минималды қалдықты көйлек KK, किमान कचरा पोशाख MR, Riga Mai Rage Sharar Zane HA, 極簡零廢連身裙 ZY, Vestido de Refugallo Mínimo GL, ಮಿನಿಮಲ್ ವೇಸ್ಟ್ ಡ್ರೆಸ್ KN, Kjole med minimalt avfall NB, Хаљина со минимален отпад MK, Vestit de Rebuta Minimala OC, Ris Tsho Tsawg Kawg Cov Khoom Pov Tseg HMN, پیراهن کمپسماند FA, Šaty s minimálním odpadem CS, ئەڭ ئاز شالغۇت كۆڭلەك UG, Ofu Faaitiitia le Otaota SM, 言语གནོང་ཆག་ཉུང་ཤོས་ཀྱི་སྐོད་ཆས། BO, Minimale Afvaljurk NL, Akanjo Fahavoazana Kely MG, Rochie cu Deșeuri Minime RO, Minimale Vermorsing Rok AF, Минималдуу калдыктуу көйнөк KY, Šaty s minimálnym odpadom SK, Dhar Yar oo Nuqul ah oo Wax Yar Lumiya SO, Ilokwe Encinci yeNkozo XH, Chipfeko Chine Diki Marara SN, ውሱን ጉድኣት ዝርከቦ ቀሚሽ TI, Haljina s minimalnim otpadom HR, Kitengencha Chenye Upotevu Mdogo SW, Minimal Chiqindili Ko'ylak UZ, მინიმალური ნარჩენის კაბა KA, Рокля с минимални отпадъци BG, Minimaalse jäätmehulgaga kleit ET, Minimal Waste kjole DA, Vestis Minimi Deperditi LA, ឈុតសម្លៀកបំពាក់កាត់ថយសំណល់អប្បបរមា KM, Φόρεμα Ελάχιστου Απορρίμματος EL, Aṣọ Ìdinku Ìdahoro Kékeré YO, Sukienka Minimalnych Odpadów PL, Minimale Ofvaljurk FY, Rad ki Sèvi Fonksyon Minimal Gaspiyaj HT, Lole Koena Liʻiliʻi HAW, Vestit de Residu Mínim CA, മിനിമൽ വേസ്റ്റ് ഡ്രസ് ML, Kirasê Zeromaniya Kêmîn KU, ਘੱਟੋ-ਘੱਟ ਬਰਬਾਦੀ ਵਾਲੀ ਪੌਸ਼ਾਕ PA, ชุดเดรสขยะเหลือน้อยที่สุด TH, အမှိုက်အနည်းဆုံးဝတ်စုံ MY, Uwe Efu-Efu Na-Adịghị Efu Efu IG, Kākahu Toenga Iti Rawa MI, Vestitu Minimu Sparte CO, מינימאלע אפפאל קלייד YI, Сукня з мінімальними відходами UK, كٿي نه ضايع ٿيندڙ لباس SD, Хог хаягдал бага гаргах даашинз MN, Minimal Galyndyly Köýnek TK, Minimalistesch Ofallfräi Kleed LB, Minimālo atkritumu kleita LV, Сукенка з мінімальнымі адходамі BE, د لږ فضلاتو والا ګاون PS, Gúna Dramhaíola Íosta GD, Gúna Dramhaíola Íosta GA, Minimalaus atliekų kiekio suknelė LT, ମିନିମାଲ୍ ୱେଷ୍ଟ୍ ଡ୍ରେସ୍ OR, Váy Tối Giản Không Lãng Phí VI, Minimal avfallskjole NO, අවම අපද්රව්ය ඇඳුම SI, Минималь калдыклы күлмәк TT, Minimal Tullantılı Don AZ, Haljina s minimalnim otpadom BS, ন্যূনতম বর্জ্য পোছাক AS, Gaun Minim Sisa MS, Ingubo Encike Kancane Emanyala ZU.
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Unique Properties
The Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress redefines sustainable fashion by integrating innovative pleating techniques with zero-waste cutting. Crafted from locally handwoven fabrics sourced globally, this design preserves traditional craftsmanship while reducing energy consumption. By harnessing localized fabric shrinkage, it forms organic, three-dimensional silhouettes with minimal material waste.
Tags
sustainable fashion, zero-waste design, innovative pleating, fabric shrinkage technique, handwoven textiles, three-dimensional garment, traditional craftsmanship, small-batch production, sculptural fashion, eco-conscious design
Production Technology
The design employs zero-waste cutting and an innovative pleating technique that utilizes localized fabric shrinkage to create organic, three-dimensional forms. Each pleat position is meticulously hand-fixed and mapped onto cardboard for small-batch production, ensuring precision and minimizing waste in the manufacturing process.
Design Challenge
The most challenging aspect of this project was balancing sustainability with structural innovation. Achieving precise pleat placement through fabric shrinkage required extensive testing, as different textiles reacted unpredictably. Additionally, sourcing ethically handwoven fabrics while maintaining production feasibility posed logistical challenges. Overcoming these obstacles involved iterative experimentation, collaboration with artisans, and refining techniques to ensure both aesthetic integrity and minimal waste.
Project Duration
This project was exhibited in Cave of the Day, Cave of the Night in Brooklyn, New York. It began in New York in 2013 and was completed in mid-2014 in New York.
Operation Flow
The Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress transforms through a unique pleating method that shapes the fabric organically using controlled shrinkage. Instead of traditional cutting, the fabric naturally adjusts, creating sculptural folds that move with the body. Each pleat is carefully placed to enhance form and flexibility, offering comfort and structure. This approach reduces fabric waste while achieving a dynamic, flowing silhouette that feels effortless yet meticulously crafted.
Research
This research explores sustainable garment construction through fabric behavior analysis and zero-waste design. The objective was to develop an innovative pleating method that minimizes waste while enhancing three-dimensionality. Using an experimental approach, I tested localized fabric shrinkage and pleat fixation techniques, documenting results through draping, hand-marking, and pattern adjustments. Material tests were conducted to study fabric reactions, with findings informing a scalable, small-batch production model. The research promotes sustainability by reducing textile waste and preserving traditional weaving techniques.
Inspiration
The intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary sustainability inspired the Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress. I sought to challenge conventional garment construction by exploring fabric behavior through pleating and shrinkage techniques. Drawing from research on localized textile manipulation, I developed a method to create dynamic, sculptural forms while minimizing waste. This project reflects my commitment to preserving heritage weaving techniques.
Image Credits
Photographer Hao Zeng
Project Overview
Poem Sapce Minimal Waste Dress has been a Bronze winner in the Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Bonan Li was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Poem Sapce Minimal Waste Dress.
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Bonan Li's Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress Wins Bronze at 2025 A' Design Awards for Sustainable Innovation
New York-based designer Bonan Li has been honored with the Bronze A' Design Award in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design for her Shrink Pleat Minimal Waste Dress, showcased at Cave of the Day, Cave of the Night in Brooklyn and celebrated for its blend of traditional craftsmanship, innovative pleating, and eco-conscious, zero-waste construction.
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