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Module 1 of 6 · Free · Self-paced

1. Where circularity is decided

See how design, material research and specification decide a garment's recoverability years before it is worn.

Evaluate a garment specification against an actual recovery process. Record fibre composition, trim removability and the destination facility’s acceptance criteria before signing off the tech pack.

By the end of this module: See how design, material research and specification decide a garment's recoverability years before it is worn.

Prerequisite: No prior module required; basic garment manufacturing knowledge is helpful.

Who this module is for · Intermediate

  • Product developers and designers deciding material and trim specifications
  • Factory technologists working on cutting waste, offcuts and reprocessing
  • Sustainability and compliance staff who need the technical detail behind claims

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5 questions on 1. Where circularity is decided. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.

  1. 1. When should recovery requirements enter a product specification?

  2. 2. Which tech-pack detail best supports recovery sorting?

  3. 3. A removable zip mainly helps by enabling what?

  4. 4. Which evidence supports a recyclability decision?

  5. 5. What is the strongest design comparison?

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