United Against Water Waste
Sharing ideas to decrease the amount of water used to make shirts
These are some of the terms we learned
Aquaduct
A conduit or artificial channel for conducting water from a distance, usually by means or gravity.
Aquafer
any geological formation containing or conducting ground water, especially one
that supplies the water for wells, springs, etc.
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Brands
a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.
Coalitions
A combonation or alliance, especially a temporary one between people factions and states.
Cotton
a soft, white, fibrous substance that surrounds a tropical and subtropical plant.
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Dye
to color or stain; treat with a dye; color cloth, hair, etc. with a substance containing
coloring matter
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Dyehouse
a building department or plant in which dyeing and related processes are carried out.
DryDye
to dye a fabric by using a non water solvent.
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Fabric
a cloth made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers
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Fabric Mill
a factory for making textiles.
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Fiber
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed.
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Garment
An item of clothing.
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Industry
manufacturing or technically productive companies in a particular field, often named after its principal product.
Manufacturing Plant
An industrial site, usually consisting of buildings and machinery.
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Sark
a shirt or chemise
Sustainable
able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
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Textile
Any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting.
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Wastewater
Water that has been used in a home, business, or as part an industrial process.
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Water Footprint
The amount of fresh water utilized in the production or supply of the goods / services used by a particular person or group.
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Water Reservior
A natural or artificial lake or pond used for the storage of water
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Wet Processing
is the process they use in any finishing treatment. Where, this process is applied on textile in form of liquid which involves some for chemical action on the textile.​
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Virtual Water
Water that we use to make and create items without using the water directly.
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