AATFA Cotton2Couture Award Cotton fashion forward Entrants for this award will be judged by the following criteria. Any entries received that do not meet the criteria will be ineligible for entry. The garment must be made of cotton or a blend of not less than 60% cotton. The only exceptions are any linings, interfacings and petticoats. (No synthetics or man-made fabrics can be used in the outer garment). Each piece must be submitted with a 300 word max explanation of your design idea and how it relates to the inspiring garment (name the garment and the decade). It must also have a 200 word max description of the fabrics used and justification for why you used it demonstrating your understanding of the properties and performance of your chosen fabric and how this is suitable for the purpose of your garment. The explanation must also include fabric swatches you used in your garment. This is so that the judges can understand your design concept and process techniques, and the announcers can accurately describe your creation on the runway.
AATFA Cotton2Couture Award Cotton fashion forward Entrants for this award will be judged by the following criteria. Any entries received that do not meet the criteria will be ineligible for entry. The garment must be made of cotton or a blend of not less than 60% cotton. The only exceptions are any linings, interfacings and petticoats. (No synthetics or man-made fabrics can be used in the outer garment). Each piece must be submitted with a 300 word max explanation of your design idea and how it relates to the inspiring garment (name the garment and the decade). It must also have a 200 word max description of the fabrics used and justification for why you used it demonstrating your understanding of the properties and performance of your chosen fabric and how this is suitable for the purpose of your garment. The explanation must also include fabric swatches you used in your garment. This is so that the judges can understand your design concept and process techniques, and the announcers can accurately describe your creation on the runway.