Template

Templates are step-by-step illustrated guides for creating products designed for easy disassembly and recycling at the end of their lifecycle. They are currently available in Hindi and English.
The following are the plan options available to utilise them-

Template – Learn how to make products which can be disassembled and recycled at the end of their life. 20k per month. 4 templates per month. minimum time 3 months.
We will ask you to present your company portfolio or share details about the new venture or plan you are developing. Based on this, we will provide you with four product portfolio options from a wide variety of 100+ products ranging from home furnishing to accessories and more.
After 3 months the plan can be upgraded to the Template + Consultation model of required.

Template + Consultation – Learn how to make products which can be disassembled and recycled at the end of their life. MLI will be there to guide on how best to use these templates. 30k per month. 4 templates per month (all 12 templates developed will be owned by the company).. Time minimum 3 months.
After 3 months the plan can be upgraded to the Consultation model if required.

Consult – Learn how to make custom products designed specially for your brand , which can be disassembled and recycled at the end of their life. At the end of the consultation your brand will have your very own templates to use. MLI will also help source post-consumer raw material. According to the needs. 2 custom templates per month. Time minimum 6 months. 50 k per month
After 6 months the plan can be upgraded to the Training model if required.

Training- MLI will train your team in how to collect and sort post consumer textile waste. 1.5 lakhs per month .Time minimum 6 months
After 6 months the plan can be changed into any of the 3 plans mentioned above if required.

FAQ’s
Template
The templates teach me how to make products, but do I need any prior knowledge of textiles or design to use them?
No prior knowledge is required to use the templates. Any beginner can easily use the templates.They are designed in order of complexity, some designs are simple while others require mastery of basic skills. These basic skills can be gained by working with our simpler templates.

Are the templates digital documents, or is there hands-on learning involved?
Templates are available in the form of printable pdf’s. They can be printed out on A4 paper , which is recommended. Each template pdf contains actual size product patterns which are to be cut out. For this approach we only provide the template pdf. In case you are interested in hands-on learning you can opt for our template + consultation.

How specific are they — are they for particular product types, or general enough for me to apply to anything?
The templates are specific to a product. Each product , eg- a lamp , has it’s own template. The skills learned from one template can be applied across all templates. One template can be combined with another template based on the skill level of the person.

Can I modify the template, or do I have to follow it exactly?
The templates are basic instructions on how to create a product which can be disassembled and recycled at the end of their life. While you can modify the template to your needs, special care needs to be taken to follow principles of disassembly and recycling.

What is the range of product portfolio in the templates ?
The primary range of the existing portfolio comprises a wide variety of 100+ products ranging from home furnishing to accessories and more.
Depending on the research and case studies done under our TRF facility, we have found the best use cases for each category of post consumer fabrics which are then converted into products and templatised for wider reach and use.

How do I pick the templates ?
We will ask you to present your company portfolio or share details about the new venture or plan you are developing. Based on this, we will provide you with four product portfolio options.
The digital process will not be entirely digital but will have limited access to assistance to the subscriber.

Small brands may find hiring interns on a monthly basis more cost-effective; however, interns often lack the maturity and depth required for high-quality content creation. The content we provide is thoroughly researched and tested, allowing you to use it confidently without going through multiple rounds of trial and error.

FAQ’s
Template + Consultation
What exactly does “guidance” look like — is it a one-time call, ongoing support, or something in between?
MLI’s team will explain how to read, use , apply the existing set of templates of MLI in the beginning of the consultation period. The principles of disassembly & recycling will also be explained. The session will be 3 hours.

How many rounds of consultation are included, and when does the support end?
Consultation will be in the form of 3 sessions ( beginning, midway & end ) . The total time period of consultation would be 3 months. At the beginning of each month. Each session will last 3 hours. The first will explain how to use the templates. The second will be a progress review with structured feedback. The third will recap the output during the consultation process and discuss future plans.

If I’m a small NGO vs. a mid-size brand, does MLI adjust how they consult, or is it the same for everyone?
MLI’s format of sessions is created keeping in mind the needs of everyone, be it an NGO or a mid level brand. If you require detailed attention to your needs, our Consultation approach would be a good fit.

Do I get to keep the templates permanently, or is access tied to the consultation period?
You get to keep the templates permanently.

What is the end output of the consultation period?
At the end you will have personalised 12 templates. A detailed report on the types of waste and how to use them in your designs.

Access to materials curated and prepared by TRF allows you to experiment with a wide range of samples.Ready-to-use materials are also available for purchase at ₹90 per kg, minimum order of 5kg, excluding shipping charges. Ready to use materials are post consumer fabrics & trims sorted by colour & material into 6 pre cut sizes.

Consult
What information does my brand need to bring to the table before MLI can begin designing custom templates?
MLI will require the following information:

Clear categorization of in-house waste intended for use as raw material for upcycling.
Details of textile waste generated in-house, including categories and quantities for each category.
If there is no availability of inhouse textile waste, we will identify organisations nearby and set up a system of textile waste collection.

Is the brand a beginner , intermediate or expert in creating products.
Is the brand a beginner , intermediate or expert in using upcycled raw material.
Team composition ( tailors, designers )
Catalogue of products sold / aims to be sold.
Images, sketch or moodboard of what category of product you’d like to develop. ( This can be as basic or complex as you want, this is only a starting point for us )
A team of minimum 1 tailor & 1 designer/ team member, to coordinate with us,

How long does the consultation process take from start to having a finished template?
The consultation project will take 6 months. This includes time for your team to start creating the product and us answering any queries that arise during production. Will be meeting for 6 hours per week . 144 hours total. ( time can be divided into 2 sessions max. Recommended for better outputs. )

Who owns the final templates — my brand exclusively?
The final custom templates will be owned by your brand for production. MLI retains the right to templatise learnings for their own library.

Does “source post-consumer raw material” mean MLI supplies it consistently, or is it a one-time introduction?
MLI will either supply post consumer material from our stock upto 50 kg/month, or help you identify the source if more quantity is required. The supply will go on for the consultation period. Post that the brand is free to either continue to purchase the material from MLI. They can also continue the arrangement with the post consumer source , identified during the consultation period with MLI.
To support timely collaboration, a two-week timeframe has been set. All requested information should be shared within this period, as delays may affect the process. If the consultation exceeds the agreed duration due to circumstances on the other brand’s side, additional costs may apply accordingly.

What is the end output of the consultation period?
At the end you will have. A detailed report on the types of waste and how to segregate them . It would outline the methods that can be utilised to segregate and sort , enabling your trained employees to train more people. As a result of the training your team will be able to segregate and sort waste material into 9 distinct material categories and 6 sizes of pre cut material. This would then enable you to scale operations.

FAQ’s
Training
Who on my team should attend — operations, design, sourcing, or all of them?
For the initial sessions we would require operations, design, sourcing and tailoring team members to be present .

Is the training on-site at our location, or do we travel to MLI’s facility in Noida?
Training will be at your facility.

Is it a one-time training or does it account for staff turnover and future batches?
It would be available only during the training period with a set number of team members. We will be equipping them to be able to train your future staff. If any further assistance is required you can always reach out to us.

After training, does my team have enough to run the collection independently, or will we still need MLI’s involvement?
After training your team will be able to run the collection independently.

Does the training cover just collection and sorting, or does it also touch on what to do with the sorted material afterward?
The training would only cover collection & sorting. If you wish to make products , our template approach can be a good fit.

What is the team size for this training ?
A team size of 30 people can be accommodated. Additional charges apply for more members.

Is the 10-day in-person session planned as one continuous session or broken down into smaller sessions?
The 10-day session will be divided into smaller sessions, scheduled in accordance with the company’s requirements.