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Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal key terms

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Design for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and disposal

AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Fashion And TextilesTechnical principles

Key terms

  • Eco-friendly materials

    Materials that are produced in a way that is not harmful to the environment, often biodegradable or recyclable.

  • Advisory labelling

    Labels on products that provide care instructions to help consumers maintain and use products responsibly.

  • Thermoplastic

    A property of synthetic fibers that allows them to be reshaped when heated without losing their original form.

  • Felting

    The process by which wool fibers mat together due to heat and agitation, causing the fabric to shrink and lose its original texture.