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Obj, 3.02 Fashion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biodegradability | The ability of a textile or product to break down naturally in the environment without leaving harmful pollution or residue. |
| Circularity | A system that keeps clothing, fabrics, and fibers in use for as long as possible by reusing, repairing, recycling, or remaking them. |
| Ethical Production | Making products while treating workers fairly, providing safe working conditions, and protecting the environment. |
| Hosiery Mills | Manufacturing facilities that make knitted hosiery products such as socks, stockings, and tights. |
| Medical Textiles | Textiles designed to meet special requirements for hygiene, safety, and use in healthcare and medical settings. |
| Military Production | The manufacturing of clothing, equipment, and textile products designed specifically for military use. |
| NAFTA | The North American Free Trade Agreement, a trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico that was in effect from 1994 to 2020. |
| Offshoring | Moving manufacturing or production to another country, often to reduce labor or production costs. |
| Recyclability | The ability of a textile, garment, or accessory to be processed and made into a new product after it is no longer needed. |
| Reshoring | Bringing manufacturing or production operations back to the United States |
| Sustainability | Creating and using clothing and textile products in ways that protect the environment, treat people responsibly, and can continue over time. |
| Textile Farming | Growing plants or raising animals that provide natural fibers used to make textiles. |