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3.02 FT vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biodegradability | The ability of textile materials and products to decompose naturally when disposed of in the environment without leaving harmful residue or pollution. |
| Circularity | The regenerative system where garments, fabrics, and fibers are kept in use for as long as possible. |
| Ethical production | Manufacturing practices that prioritize fair treatment of workers, safe working conditions, and responsible environmental practices throughout the supply chain. |
| Hosiery mills | Manufacturing facilities specialized in the knitting production of hosiery (socks, stockings, and tights). |
| Military production | manufacturing of clothing, gear and textile-based equipment specifically designed for military use. |
| Medical textiles | Textiles that meet specific requirements for hygiene, safety, and functionality in the medical field. |
| NAFTA | North American Free Trade Agreement (1994 – 2020) was a trade agreement between the USA, Canada, and Mexico that eliminated tariffs on specific textile and apparel goods. |
| Offshoring | Practice of moving manufacturing and production operations to foreign countries to take advantage of lower labor cost, less stringent regulations or other economic benefits. |
| Recyclability: | The ability of textiles (material, garments, or accessories) to be reprocessed and transformed into new products after the initial use. |
| Reshoring | Practice of bringing manufacturing and production operations back to the United States. |
| Sustainability | The practice of creating and maintaining clothing and textile products in ways that are environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable over time. |
| Textile farming | Agricultural practices that involve growing, harvesting plants or raising animals that produce natural fibers. |