CPC C09J 5/06 (2013.01) [B09B 3/40 (2022.01); B09B 3/50 (2022.01); B29C 61/0616 (2013.01); B32B 7/12 (2013.01); B32B 43/006 (2013.01); C09J 11/06 (2013.01); B09B 2101/85 (2022.01); B29B 2017/0237 (2013.01); B29B 2017/0279 (2013.01); B32B 2305/28 (2013.01); B32B 2307/402 (2013.01); B32B 2307/748 (2013.01); B32B 2309/04 (2013.01); B32B 2310/0831 (2013.01); B32B 2317/10 (2013.01); B32B 2323/04 (2013.01); B32B 2363/00 (2013.01); B32B 2367/00 (2013.01); B32B 2375/00 (2013.01); B32B 2377/00 (2013.01); B32B 2437/00 (2013.01); C08L 2201/12 (2013.01); C09J 2301/308 (2020.08); C09J 2301/314 (2020.08); C09J 2301/408 (2020.08); C09J 2301/416 (2020.08); C09J 2301/502 (2020.08); C09J 2400/266 (2013.01); C09J 2433/00 (2013.01); C09J 2467/00 (2013.01); C09J 2477/00 (2013.01); Y02W 30/50 (2015.05)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method of disassembling an apparel product, comprising:
exposing an adhesive of the apparel product to heat or electromagnetic energy, the adhesive being at least partially disposed between and adjoining a major component and a minor component of the apparel product, the adhesive comprising a shape memory material, the major component forming a base portion of the apparel product and configured to be supported and worn at least partially over a portion of a wearer, and the minor component forming a secondary portion configured to be coupled to the major component with the adhesive;
separating the major component from the minor component adjoined by the adhesive; and
separating the adhesive from the major component and the minor component, wherein separating the adhesive comprises applying a centrifugal force to the apparel product for about 1 minute to about 30 minutes.
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