CPC C09J 5/06 (2013.01) [A41D 1/04 (2013.01); B32B 27/12 (2013.01); B32B 37/1284 (2013.01); C09J 143/00 (2013.01); A41D 2400/70 (2013.01); A41D 2500/50 (2013.01); B32B 2437/00 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of disassembling an apparel product, comprising:
exposing an adhesive of the apparel product to a composition having an acidic pH, 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 boronate ester bond, 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.
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