FA07 3.02

2. Practice of moving manufacturing and production operations to foreign countries to take advantage of lower labor cost, less stringent regulations or other economic benefits.
5. Textiles that meet specific requirements for hygiene, safety, and functionality in the medical field.
9. Agricultural practices that involve growing, harvesting plants or raising animals that produce natural fibers.
10. The regenerative system where garments, fabrics, and fibers are kept in use for as long as possible.
11. 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.
12. The practice of creating and maintaining clothing and textile products in ways that are environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable over time.

1. Manufacturing of clothing, gear and textile-based equipment specifically designed for military use.
3. Practice of bringing manufacturing and production operations back to the United States.
4. The ability of textiles (material, garments, or accessories) to be reprocessed and transformed into new products after the initial use.
6. The ability of textile materials and products to decompose naturally.
7. Manufacturing practices that prioritize fair treatment of workers, safe working conditions, and responsible environmental practices throughout the supply chain.
8. Manufacturing facilities specialized in the knitting production of hosiery (socks, stockings, and tights).