CPC A41H 43/00 (2013.01) [C09J 145/00 (2013.01); C09J 2400/266 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of disassembling an apparel product, comprising:
heating an adhesive of the apparel product, the adhesive being disposed at least partially between a major component and a minor component of the apparel product, the adhesive comprising a material having a cycloalkene bond including a grafted polymer backbone functionalized at least partially with a diene group and crosslinked with a dienophile, 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; and
separating the major component from the minor component adjoined by the adhesive, the major component comprising a synthetic polymer, cellulose, or natural fiber.
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