Module 1 — Where circularity is decided

Module quiz

5 questions on Module 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. At which point is a garment's recoverability most strongly determined?

   When the consumer decides how to dispose of itAt design and material specificationAt the recycling plant's sorting lineDuring final inspection before shipment

2. 2. Why is a polyester/elastane blend harder to recover than a single-fibre fabric?

   Elastane makes the fabric too heavy for mechanical shreddingThe fibres cannot be separated cleanly, so both streams are contaminatedPolyester cannot be recycled at all once dyedBlends are always banned from recycling by regulation

3. 3. Which trim decision most often blocks disassembly in practice?

   Using a contrast topstitch thread colourChoosing a woven label instead of a printed oneBonded or fused components that cannot be separated without damageSpecifying a coconut shell button

4. 4. What is the main purpose of recording circularity intent in the tech pack?

   It satisfies a marketing requirement for the hangtagIt replaces the need for material testingIt makes the decision auditable and repeatable across factories and seasonsIt reduces the fabric price automatically

5. 5. A design team wants a single-fibre garment but needs stretch. What is the honest trade-off?

   Mechanical stretch through construction gives less recovery than elastane, but keeps the fibre stream pureThere is no trade-off: elastane is recoverable at commercial scale todayAdding elastane improves mechanical recycling yieldsSingle-fibre garments cannot be made comfortable