Aplicación de texturas en denim reciclado como recurso terapéutico para el bienestar emocional”

Abstract

This research explores the application of textures on recycled denim as a therapeutic tool aimed at promoting emotional well-being, recognizing the importance of developing textile design proposals that integrate sustainability, creativity, and sensory perception. The study was prompted by the growing volume of textile waste and the limited exploration of recycled denim as a medium for emotional expression within therapeutic design. The starting point was clear: to apply textures to recycled denim as a therapeutic resource to contribute to emotional well-being. The theoretical foundations of therapeutic design—specifically those related to sustainability and emotional perception—were reviewed. Work was also conducted directly on the material, employing various textile intervention techniques applied to recycled denim. The approach was qualitative and experimental. Observation and experimentation sheets were used to record what each texture produced visually, to the touch, and in expressive terms. The samples resulting from this process were organized into a textile catalog. The findings from the textile experimentation demonstrate that textures are capable of evoking quite specific emotions and sensory experiences. This highlights that recycled denim goes beyond its value as a sustainable material. As a tool for wellbeing, textile design has more to offer than has been explored so far.