Sustainable Fashion Quiz

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What is the main concern addressed in the text regarding the fashion industry?

The lack of availability of trend-based garments for consumers.
The limited choice of colours in trend-based garments.
The high turnover rate of trend-based garments leading to textile waste. (correct)
The excessive use of natural fibres in garment production.

What distinguishes Anián as a brand in terms of fabric sourcing?

Their focus on using only brand-new natural fibre textiles.
Their transition to utilizing salvaged natural fibre textiles from landfills. (correct)
Their partnership with dye companies to create new fabric colours.
Their exclusive use of synthetic textiles in garment production.

Why is sorting done on the salvaged textiles according to the text?

To determine the fabric composition of the salvaged textiles.
To categorize the textiles based on the country they originated from.
To select high-quality textiles for reuse in new garments.
To identify and group the textiles based on their colours. (correct)

What is the significance of shredding the salvaged textiles in the recycling process?

To break down the textiles into small pieces for further processing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is washing necessary after shredding the salvaged textiles?

To remove dirt, debris, and contaminants from the shredded textiles. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the spinning process in the textile production cycle?

To draw out and twist the carded fibers into yarn (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is recycled wool considered to have a lower environmental impact than virgin wool?

Recycled wool requires less water and chemicals in the dyeing process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What historical event led to a significant rise in the practice of recycling wool?

World War II (B) Signup and view all the answers

What makes wool a particularly suitable material for recycling?

Its natural breathability and softness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Anián's primary reason for building a relationship with a textile recycling company in Italy?

To advocate for the positive impact of using salvaged textiles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Fast Fashion, as described in the text?

Producing trend-based clothing for short-term use (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Anián emphasize the fact that they are using salvaged textiles in their products?

To highlight their commitment to sustainability (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the environmental benefit of sorting salvaged textiles by hand into colors?

It eliminates the need for dyes and harmful chemicals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does washing play in the recycling process of salvaged textiles?

To remove any remaining harmful chemicals (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Anián contribute to reducing textile waste and environmental impact?

By using salvaged natural fiber textiles from landfills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does carding play in the textile production process?

Cleaning and disentangling fibres (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is recycled wool preferred over virgin wool according to the text?

Virgin wool production emits greenhouse gases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons Anián prefers using salvaged textiles?

Durability of the salvaged textiles (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the practice of recycling wool significantly increased around WWII?

As a result of rationing and scarcity of resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What environmental benefits does recycled wool offer compared to virgin wool?

Recycled wool uses fewer chemicals in its production (A) Signup and view all the answers