Fashion Designer Sustainability & Ethical Fashion 3

Question 1

Tencel (lyocell) is considered a sustainable fabric primarily because:

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It is made in a closed-loop process using biodegradable wood pulp with solvent that is recaptured and reused

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It is produced from recycled plastic bottles diverted from landfills

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It is woven entirely by hand by artisan weavers without machinery

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It requires no dyeing or finishing treatments after production

Question 2

Which business model supports sustainable fashion by extending garment life cycles and reducing the need for new production?

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Clothing rental and subscription services that allow multiple users to share garments

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Fast fashion seasonal drops with heavy discounting at end of season

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Impulse-buy flash sale platforms that move inventory rapidly

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Limited-edition luxury drops with no secondary market or resale value

Question 3

What is 'biodegradable fashion'?

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Clothing made from natural materials that can decompose without leaving harmful environmental residues

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Fashion items that dissolve or fall apart after washing in water

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Garments intentionally designed to become unwearable after a single season

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Fashion accessories crafted from food waste and kitchen byproducts

Question 4

Which of the following best represents 'zero-waste fashion design'?

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Using pattern-making techniques that arrange pieces to use 100% of fabric with no scraps discarded

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Donating all unsold end-of-season garments to charitable organizations

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Making garments entirely without hardware such as buttons, zippers, or snaps

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Minimizing packaging materials used when shipping garments to customers

Question 5

In the context of ethical fashion, 'labor rights' most commonly refers to:

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Worker protections including fair wages, safe conditions, reasonable hours, and freedom from forced labor

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The legal rights of designers to protect their creative intellectual property

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Consumer legal rights to return or exchange purchased fashion products

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Brand legal rights to use labor-intensive artisan manufacturing techniques

Question 6

What is 'waterless dyeing' technology in sustainable fashion?

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A technique using CO2 or similar methods to apply dye without water, reducing pollution and water waste

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A method using only dry pigment powders applied to fabric without any liquid

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A natural dyeing process using desert-adapted plants that survive without irrigation

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Digital inkjet printing technology applied to fabric that eliminates traditional dye baths

Question 7

WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) certification in fashion is issued by:

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An independent nonprofit organization that certifies apparel facilities on ethical and humane manufacturing standards

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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The World Trade Organization (WTO)

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The Fashion Design Council of America (FDCA)