Across
- 4. The ability of textiles (material, garments, or accessories) to be reprocessed and transformed into new products after the initial use.
- 5. Manufacturing facilities specialized in the knitting production of hosiery (socks, stockings, and tights).
- 6. The ability of textile materials and products to decompose naturally when disposed of in the environment without leaving harmful residue or pollution.
- 7. Practice of moving manufacturing and production operations to foreign countries to take advantage of lower labor cost, less stringent regulations or other economic benefits.
- 9. Textiles that meet specific requirements for hygiene, safety, and functionality in the medical field.
- 10. Practice of bringing manufacturing and production operations back to the United States.
- 11. The regenerative system where garments, fabrics, and fibers are kept in use for as long as possible.
- 12. 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.
Down
- 1. The practice of creating and maintaining clothing and textile products in ways that are environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable over time.
- 2. Manufacturing practices that prioritize fair treatment of workers, safe working conditions, and responsible environmental practices throughout the supply chain.
- 3. Manufacturing of clothing, gear and textile-based equipment specifically designed for military use.
- 8. Agricultural practices that involve growing, harvesting plants or raising animals that produce natural fibers.