DATE : 10/11/2025 to 17/11/2025

TIME : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

VENUE : Collection Boxes Installed at Various Locations Across SRMIST, Ramapuram

Campus

EVENT CONVENER : Dr. Bhanu Rekha ( HOD of Fashion Designing)

EVENT COORDINATORS : M.Rampriya & N.Gayathri

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS : Students, Staff, Socio-Activity Club Volunteers, NSS Members & Campus Life Team

INCHARGE PERSONS:

Ms. Githanjali (Assistant professors) – Department Of Fashion Designing. SRMIST.

Ms.Nivetha Nanmani.G(Assistant professors) – Department Of Fashion Designing.

SRMIST.

Socio-Activity Club members NSS Unit Volunteers Campus Life Team

Organized by:

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, Socio-Activity Club, National Service Scheme (NSS), Department of Fashion Designing – SRMIST, Ramapuram.

The REVIVE-2025 Cloth Drive was a week-long initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and supporting underprivileged communities. From 10th to 17th November 2025, students and staff were encouraged to donate preloved clothing to help reduce textile waste and offer support to individuals in need.

This meaningful initiative created awareness about responsible consumption, recycling, and upcycling in fashion—aligning strongly with the sustainable vision of SRMIST.

Arrival and Setup Collection boxes were placed at key points across the campus. Volunteers ensured proper labeling, monitoring, and organizing of the deposited garments.

Clothes Donation

Students and faculty generously donated:

Shirts, T-shirts, pants Sarees, kurtas, salwars Kids’ clothing Winter wear Bags and accessories The response was overwhelming and reflected the compassionate spirit of the SRM community.

Sorting and Categorization

Fashion Designing students categorized garments based on:

Type Fabri Condition Suitability for upcycling or direct donation This step gave students hands-on exposure to garment handling and textile management.

Upcycling & Repair Station

Clothes needing small repairs were:

Stitched Cleaned Altered Transformed into new functional pieces This also supported skill-based learning in garment construction and sustainability.

Packing and Distribution

Garments in good condition were packed for distribution to:

Orphanages Community shelters Slum dwellings Women & children support homes The initiative ensured the collected items reached communities who would benefit the most.

Images: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 Awareness on Khadi