Created by the Advanced Textiles Association, Talking Textiles provides the latest in industrial fabrics and highlights key players and up-and-comers in the business.
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Haptic & Hue's Tales of Textiles explores the way in which cloth speaks to us and the impact it has on our lives. It looks at the different light textiles cast on the story of humanity. It thinks about the skills that go into constructing it and what it means to the people who use it.
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The Textile Nerd Podcast: Exploring textile curiosities without wasting your time. Featuring industry insights, intriguing backstories, innovations, history, interesting interviews, and more. If fabric is the focus, Lori Atone, Dan McGowan, and our cast of subject matter experts will nerd out about it.
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This podcast is for craft and textile enthusiasts all around the world. We're constantly adding great interviews with textile artists, tutors and retailers plus a little advice on our own distance study courses in craft and much more. The School of Stitched Textiles is the largest UK provider of City & Guilds Accredited Textile based distance learning courses. You can find out site at https://www.sofst.org/. We also host the Stitch Directory, which showcases independent craft retailers and s ...
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Join Felicia Lo, founder of SweetGeorgia Yarns, as she explores the sweet spot between craft, creativity, and colour together with some of the most inspiring knitters, spinners, designers, shop owners, and makers in this handmade community.
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Join the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) as it welcomes a new special guest from the textile & apparel industry every two weeks. Tune in to hear the latest innovations and unmatched intelligence and insight on a global scale. From key manufacturers and textile technology hubs in Asia, the Americas, Europe and more, we speak with key opinion leaders, CEOs and start-ups – covering innovation across the entire textile & apparel value chain, plus external and influencing factors such as ...
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No Ordinary Cloth: Intersection of textiles, emerging technology, craft and sustainability
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Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul. Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know ...
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In Material Matters, host Grant Gibson talks to a designer, maker, artist, architect, engineer, or scientist about a material or technique with which they’re intrinsically linked and discovers how it changed their lives and careers. Follow us on Instagram @materialmatters.design and our website www.materialmatters.design The Material Matters fair will return in 2025, as part of the London Design Festival. Material Matters is produced and published by Delizia Media Ltd.
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Who exactly are the thought leaders in the $18-billion-plus linen, uniform and facility services industry? This podcast aims to shine a light on this industry’s more than 200,000 employees through thought-provoking interviews with industry insiders and business experts on issues critical to your company and workforce. Most Americans might not realize it, but they benefit at least once per week from the cleanliness and safety of laundered, reusable linens, uniforms, towels, mats and other pro ...
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Hi! My name is Saskia de Feijter and welcome to the Pattern Shift podcast. In this podcast, I support overwhelmed small business owners in the fiber and needlecraft industry, helping them set up and organize their businesses for growth and personal well-being. Together, we can be a force for good and a counterbalance to fast fashion, helping makers craft garments and accessories slowly and more sustainably. You can be part of that change and make a profit in the process.
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Gemma Daly (@thedalythread) hosts The Sewing Social Podcast - join her as she chats with passionate makers who sew their own clothes, small business owners and enthusiastic members of the sewing community. This podcast discusses topics such as eco friendly fabrics, embracing slow fashion, the enjoyment of sewing, and the importance of a supportive community.
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Redesigning history by celebrating women. Amber Asay (host and designer) highlights groundbreaking contributions of women designers who have shaped the world we live in today. From graphic designers to architects, industrial designers to fashion icons, we explore the inspiring stories of the women who came before us, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. There's a dual approach in each episode, with a designer as a featured guest, we'll uncover the remarkable journey o ...
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Running Stitch - A QSOS Podcast explores quilt stories, revealing the inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations of contemporary quiltmakers by drawing on Quilters S.O.S. -- Save Our Stories, the long running oral history project created by the Quilt Alliance in 1999.
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Hi everyone, and welcome to my world! I'm an artist by night, university student by day, and a influential figure, will be talking about all other stuff in between life, music and and will giving you a slight view, of things that affect me, as an African person from South Africa
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Fashion and apparel. It touches nearly everyone. When its at its best, fashion and apparel is not only functional, but also fun, expressive, sexy, and for some businesses, very profitable. But when it is at its worst, fashion and apparel is superficial, exploitative, polluting and extremely wasteful - in other words the essence of unsustainable consumption. And while it is argued that the industry's rapid growth has created employment opportunities for more than 300 million people worldwide, ...
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Luminaries in the textile arts present at the Maiwa School of Textiles. These presentations are from an international collection of writers, travellers, craftspeople and artists.
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Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home. This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating. There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific make ...
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Welcome to 'The Seamless Blend,' where we dive deep into the world of digital materials, 3D and Digital Product Creation (DPC). Join us as we share our experiences, explore industry trends, and ponder questions like: Are people truly embracing digital materials? Are you keeping up with the latest developments? If you're seeking a grounded and practical understanding of digital materials and their applications in the fashion and home textile industries, this is your go-to resource. Tune in fo ...
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Reverberate is a podcast exploring our wide world of textiles and the people who grow, design, make and wear them. Produced by A Verb for Keeping Warm in Oakland, California. Hosted by Adrienne Rodriguez. We plan to release vibrant episodes packed with interviews, conversations and stories from vital contributors to the fiber community. Examining the threads that tie us together across the country and the world. Join us on our audio adventures!
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Architect/designer/author Katie Hutchison and textile designer/educator Dawn Oliveira share insight into home design and design for the home. Design isn’t an added extra, an extravagance, a nicety; it’s a holistic process that drives the creation of homes that nurture and reflect our best selves to ourselves and within our communities. Katie and Dawn aim to demystify and humanize home design and design for the home. So grab a cup of coffee, and join us for some friendly design chat to inspir ...
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A weekly podcast that brings the biggest stories in the art world down to earth. Go inside the newsroom of the art industry's most-read media outlet, Artnet News, for an in-depth view of what matters most in museums, the market, and much more.
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Tink is a monthly podcast all about the act of making, doing and undoing. Follow along each episode as host Katherine Jayne reviews her creative goals for the month just past, and sets new targets for the month to come. From knitting to lacemaking, and other slow textile crafts, listen along and find out what can be made in a month!
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Interviews with Scholars of China about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies
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In Ghana, types of cloth and the design of textiles are about more than just fashion. Woven Kente cloth is a great status symbol, marking wealth and, in the past, office - something to be worn on important occasions and by important people. Adinkra is a printed fabric, hand-made and worn mainly for funerals, which are very important celebrations in Ghana. The tracks on this album introduce the Kente weavers and Adinkra workers, show the creative processes behind the textiles they make, and r ...
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Proof of DeSci by ValleyDAO is a podcast series showcasing real scientific breakthroughs funded through decentralized science. Each episode dives into research milestones, researcher stories, and the impact DeSci is creating, proving that decentralized science works.
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An interview style podcast with people in the Custom Home Furnishings industry.
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Voices in Wool features conversations with people around the world whose lives touch, and are touched by, wool. Hosted by New York Times-bestselling author Clara Parkes and made possible by members of The Wool Channel.
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The Cato Daily Podcast allows Cato Institute scholars and other commenters to discuss relevant news and libertarian thought in a conversational, informal manner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Animal advocacy on the airwaves, hosted by a team of local animal advocates.
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A podcast network for women in sport and art and life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.
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With climate change and environmental impacts becoming a common narrative in our daily lives, it seems like a great time to explore what sustainability looks like in the quilting, fibre and textile world. We hear from creatives, makers, manufacturers and producers from all over the world to discover what sustainability looks like to them and find out how they are contributing to a sustainable future. We celebrate the positive steps people are taking, no matter how small. Whether you're a hob ...
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Fashion Made reveals the ground breaking projects, disruptive technologies and the fantastic people inspiring the fashion, apparel and footwear industries.
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Welcome to The Uniformer, a podcast devoted to the companies, teams, and individuals who provide uniforms, image apparel, and equipment to hundreds of millions of workers across the world. We are the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors, the NAUMD.
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Come along for the ride as Matt Kowalak and Jamon Yerger talk about manufacturing in China, product sourcing in China and all types of business ventures in China. You want a podcast about flawless business ventures in your standard how-to-do-it-like-me format? You won’t find that here. But if you’re looking for a podcast run by a couple of entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid of taking calculated risks, partying a little, working a whole lot and bringing you the goods, this is the place to be.
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Interviews with Scholars of the Middle East about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
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Episode 1:Book Talk on Tim Ingold's Making The material turn in art is deeply linked to craft processes, materials and ways of making. For Book Talk, we invite people from different fields to read and discuss a single book. How might artists, curators, educators, and theorists respond to a book and potentially use as a tool in their own thinking? Join Stephen Knott, Sarah Margolis-Pineo, Rowland Ricketts, and Namita Gupta Wiggers for their discussion of anthropologist Tim Ingold's Making: An ...
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bioCircular Loop is the podcast about success stories, innovation and newest developments in the European circular Bioeconomy. It aims to educate, inform and inspire listeners with content about how circular bioeconomy presents the answer to humanity's greatest societal challenges, especially climate change and resource depletion. The podcast hosts the people that are driving this industrial bio-revolution, each episode deep-dives into a different organisation, industry and technology.
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The Creative Pulse is a podcast about people and their creative passions. On each episode host Angela de Burger connects with people who are fired up about expressing themselves by imagining, experimenting and creating. You’ll hear from inspiring creators who’ll give you lots of ideas about how you can explore your creativity too.
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Brought to you by Metropolis, Deep Green is a podcast about how the built environment impacts climate change and equity. Buildings are some of the biggest things we make as human beings. We explore how through understanding buildings, cities, and all the things that go into them, we can do better for the environment and all life on this planet.
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Interviews with Scholars of Central Asia about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/central-asian-studies
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Welcome to Clocking In—Voices of NC Manufacturing. Your host is Phil Mintz, Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). We will be interviewing manufacturers who have helped make North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.
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To make sustainable change, protect our environment and create a lower-carbon future, we need to have a dialogue with everyone involved. Join us on Sustainably Speaking, as we talk with innovators, policymakers, academics, and scientists to discuss the most critical issues of our time – and innovative ways to create a brighter future through the lens of sustainability. Visit: https://plasticmakers.org/education-innovation/podcast/.
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Exclusive Podcasts that tackle the crucial environmental issues impacting today’s global textile and clothing supply chains. Put together by the team that launched the pioneering Ecotextile News magazine back in 2007, we take listeners behind the scenes to reveal how we break the news and also provide deep dive Newscasts on sustainability, ethics, policy, retail, pollution and the carbon crisis engulfing our planet.
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NeoConversations takes you inside the heart of NeoCon, the premier event for the commercial interior design industry. This year, Avi Rajagopal, editor in chief of METROPOLIS, steps in as the host to capture all the dynamic happenings of the world's largest architecture and design event. Join him as he navigates the vast landscape of NeoCon, engaging with veteran attendees, panel moderators, and CEU experts. These conversations peel back the layers of the event, providing both new and returni ...
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Kelley graduated from the Royal School of Needlework Apprenticeship in 2005 after many years in Management Development Training. She went on to establish the very successful Bristol branch of the RSN in 2011 and was involved in creating the replacement for the Apprenticeship, known as the Future Tutors Programme. In 2019 she relocated to London to …
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Ep. 124: Sustainable wearable technology advances
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The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks with Dan English, CEO at sporting goods manufacturer VOORMI. Voormi is merging advanced textile innovation with new technology to create sustainable, high-performance apparel. In this episode English delves into the company’s Mij™ innovation, a wearable technology that tracks thermal stress in real-time. Mij ha…
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Textile Nerd Podcast: Textile Education Intersections
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Two of the biggest issues facing the textile industry are the wave of upcoming retirements and the need for next-generation education. Young professionals and students sit at this important intersection, and Lori and Dan wanted to talk with a student who plans to blend textile expertise in with his dental career ambitions. North Carolina State Univ…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Do we need to reimagine growth in apparel? Textile Exchange makes the case.
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A few years ago Professor Jason Hickel was invited to speak during an annual Textile Exchange conference. Why was that invitation noteworthy? Because Jason is an advocate for degrowth in fashion. Fast forward to 2024 and Textile Exchange released the report Reimagining Growth Landscape Analysis. Perhaps Jason’s intervention struck a chord? In this …
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Beyond the Buzz - The Impacts of Digital Engineering and Automation on Our Current and Future Workforce
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In the second installment of our Workforce Special Series with AFFOA, host Robert Finnegan, Director of Education and Workforce Development at AFFOA, leads a compelling discussion with industry leaders and technologists about how digital engineering and automation are transforming the textiles manufacturing industry. Join us as we delve into the wo…
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E-65: Building the North Carolina Textile Workforce
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Gilden in Sanford, North Carolina, Changes Corporate CultureBy NCMEP
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Best of Cato Daily Podcast: The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World
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Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Textiles are everywhere, and before the Industrial Revolution, even tiny advances in textile devel…
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Quiet Harmony: Where Elegance Meets Sustainability | Pallas Textiles at NeoCon 2025
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Host AJ Paron explores the innovative and sustainable work of Pallas Textiles with Dean Lindsley, Vice President of Pallas Textiles, and Geraldine Blanchot Fortier, Lead Textile Designer and owner of Limn & Loom. Together they delve into their newest collection, Reve. Hear how sustainability and design come together to shape the future of textiles …
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Chemical Textile Recycling Won't Help Save Fashion, Until We Learn to Fail Better
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In this episode of Ecotextile Talks our host, Philip Berman, is joined by Shivam Gusain a former innovation analyst at Fashion For Good, and now an independent consultant and writer. The conversation was inspired by his recent substack post entitled: 'Crash Testing the Circular Economy.' in which he argues that we should investe in 'failure', not j…
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🌱 Ep 22. Beyond the Bin: Fight Against Fashion Waste with Annabel Hought and Yayra Agbofah (x Fashion District)
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Join host Mili Tharakan as she sits down with Annabel Hought from Round Retail and Yayra Agbofah from The Revival to discuss innovative business models for sustainable fashion, the global crisis of textile waste, and the power of cross-border collaboration. This episode dives into the realities of the secondhand clothing market, the importance of c…
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Chris Aslan, "Unravelling the Silk Road: Travels and Textiles in Central Asia" (Icon Books, 2024)
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The Silk Road may be the most famous trade network in history. But the flow of silk from China to the Middle East and Europe isn’t the only textile trade that’s made its mark on Central Asia, the subject of Chris Aslan’s latest book Unravelling the Silk Road: Travels and Textiles in Central Asia (Icon Books, 2024), recently published in paperback. …
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Ep 127: Alexandria Masse - Textile Artist and Sculptor
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Alexandria Masse works with textiles and fibres to construct wearable art and soft sculptures. She is fascinated by how a material can be manipulated and uses sewing, knitting and crochet to make both functional and fine art creations. Alexandria’s works have been shown in two solo exhibitions as well as many group exhibitions all over Canada as we…
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Moonshot Madness and Smarter Textiles: Inside X, the Moonshot Factory
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In the second installment our SXSW conversation with Rey Banatao and Peter Chauvel from Google X, we explore what it looks like to build ambitious ideas from the ground up. This episode dives into early ‘Moonshot’ experiments with textile recycling, the role biology could play in the future of materials, and how big ideas move from the whiteboard t…
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Textile Activism with Abigail Wastie from Thread of Life
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Send us a text In this episode of the Sewing Social Podcast, Abigail Wastie (Thread of Life) shares her journey from a textile artist to a textile activist and educator. She discusses her passion for sustainable fashion, the importance of asking questions about textile production, and her experiences teaching vulnerable youth about sustainable prac…
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Best of Cato Daily Podcast: When Lawmakers Don’t Make the Laws (State Government Edition)
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Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. The people who write the rules under which we must live generally ought to be subject to accountab…
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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Sara Hillman, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and English at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Tazin and Sara discuss Qatar’s multilingual ecology and its Linguistic Landscape, focusing on Sara’s research on th…
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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Sara Hillman, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and English at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Tazin and Sara discuss Qatar’s multilingual ecology and its Linguistic Landscape, focusing on Sara’s research on th…
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Closing the Loop by Recycling Apparel: Reju CEO Patrik Frisk
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Patrik Frisk, CEO of ReJu, joins Climate Rising to discuss his company’s mission to recycle textile waste and build circular supply chains for apparel made of polyester fabric. Patrik brings his prior experience leading Under Armour and other global brands across the textile and footwear industry for over 35 years. Patrik describes how ReJu turns d…
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Sew Colourful with Chelsie from Radiantly Me
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Send us a text In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, Chelsie, a colour consultant, shares her journey from nursing to colour analysis. She explains the principles of colour analysis, the process of consultations, and the science behind colour theory. Chelsie discusses how understanding one's colours can lead to more sustainable fashion choi…
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Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Why Do Rights-Violating University Officials Get Qualified Immunity?
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Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. What happens when public university officials violate your free speech rights? Often, they get qua…
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This week we meet the Australian painter Sarah Hickey whose bold colors radiate through her expansive canvases expressing an internal world of dreaming and reflection through her spirituality and imagination. We hear how Sarah’s creative soul was evident in her childhood as she explored a range of visual elements from theater to fashion and iconogr…
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The Perfect Podcast Recipe | Pizza and Podcasts at NeoCon 2025
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SURROUND Senior Producer Rob Schulte sits down with hosts Bobby Bonnet, Andrew Lane, and Amanda Schneider at the NeoCon Podcast Lounge to discuss the essential ingredients for creating a successful podcast. The panel touches on audience insight, strategic alignment, and internal collaboration, while also sharing personal experiences and pitfalls to…
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#15 How to cross the biotech Valley of Death and manage the bumpy road to scaling bio-based innovations ft. Bio-Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP)
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In this episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast, Melina Gerdts discusses the challenges biotech startups face in scaling their innovations from lab to industrial scale with Hendrik Waegeman, Head of Operations at the Bio-Base Europe Pilot Plant. They explore the high costs associated with scaling, the importance of collaboration and expertise, and …
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Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Psychedelics and the Advance of Cognitive Liberty
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Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Psychedelics have powerful impacts on the human mind, and researchers are finding new ways to use …
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468 - Selina Scott - Community Over Competition
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Selina Scott is the owner of Blueprint Custom Furnishings, a custom workroom and upholstery studio in Beaverton, Oregon. While her business is only three years old, she has 19 years of custom fabrication experience from her employment at a workroom in Portland and then working on the side while being a stay-at-home parent. She enjoys sewing all kin…
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On Sunday June 15, the Freedom of Species team had another fun-filled animal trivia show to raise donations for 3CR's Radiothon 2025! Can you guess the answers before listeners and the hosts? Have a listen and hear the animal noises and other trivia! Please support 3CR Community Radio so we can keep operating as a genuinelyindependent and non-comme…
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Best of Cato Daily Podcast: Don’t Stop Impeachin’
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Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Impeachment isn’t a dirty word. Gene Healy explains why Congress should consider it more often. Ho…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Ken Pucker is a thought leader and an independent voice. Is anyone listening?
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Ken Pucker, former COO at Timberland and now Professor of Practice at Tufts University, sustainable industry analyst, opinion columnist and critic, views himself as a completely independent voice when it comes to issues concerning fashion and sustainability. During last year’s Climate Action Week, Michael and Ken discussed a number of topics, inclu…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: How much is enough? Can a “sufficiency” approach be applied to textile policy?
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The idea that the fashion and apparel industry can continue to grow by employing a green-growth model has been questioned by many leading thinkers. It is argued that for the industry to reduce its emissions at the pace and scale required and to operate within the planetary boundaries, overproduction and overconsumption must stop. This is especially…
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How Does an Emerging Gallery Make It Now?
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We’re on the cusp of the 2025 edition of Art Basel—the flagship fair held each June in Basel, Switzerland. More than 200 galleries from around the world gather to present works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Art Basel is both a bellwether and a battleground. Participation is prestigious—and costly. It’s competitive, and it’s high-stakes. Tha…
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Exploring Fractal-Based Design | Material Bank at NeoCon 2025
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Rebecca Best, EVP of Sustainability at Material Bank, is joined by three sustainability leaders from the design industry: Ethan Barbour of IA Interior Architects, Malisa Maynard of Mohawk, and Julia Gillespie of Momentum. Together at NeoCon 2025, they discuss the concepts of fractal-based design and its impact on wellness, plus collaborative innova…
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Industry Insights and Updates in Manufacturing Certification | Metropolis & BIFMA at NeoCon 2025
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Francisco Brown, senior editor and engagement manager at Metropolis Magazine, interviews Steve Kooy, Technical Director of Health and Sustainability at BIFMA, live from the NeoCon Podcast Lounge. They discuss BIFMA's longstanding support for the furniture manufacturing industry, the evolution of sustainability certifications, and the importance of …
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: How Elisabeth Peregi, the Kappahl Group’s CEO, views climate action.
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The Kappahl Group is a signatory in STICA’s Company Climate Action Program. That is why we invited Elisabeth Peregi, CEO of the Kappahl Group, for a conversation about how a CEO from a midsized, privately owned apparel brand understands the challenges and opportunities with climate action. Michael and Elisabeth discuss if it’s possible to achieve f…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Status Update: Will the New York and California Fashion Act bills pass?
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During STICA’s 2024 Climate Action Week, Maxine Bédat and her colleagues from the NRDC and the New York State Assembly updated us on the arguments for and status of the New York Fashion Act. Since then more has happened. Similar bills have been introduced in California and Massachusetts. In this conversation, Michael asks Maxine to provide an updat…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Will EU’s textile legislation reduce industry emissions at the pace and scale required?
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According to a recent report by the European Environment Agency, the greenhouse gas emissions from textile consumption in the EU was 355kg CO2e per person (based on 2022 data). So how does the EU Commission, which is responsible for developing and implementing the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, think about climate action and tex…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Watchdogs Action Speaks Louder & Fashion Revolution want more from the industry.
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During the past few years, a number of NGO campaign organizations, sometimes referred to as watchdogs, have set their sights on accelerating climate action in the apparel industry. Michael sat down Ruth MacGilp from Action Speaks Louder and Liv Simpliciano from Fashion Revolution to discuss what they want brands and other stakeholders to be doing, …
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S5 E8: Explore Weaving with Lisa Graves of Kawartha Weaving & WEFT Magazine
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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Felicia chats with Lisa Graves, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Weft Magazine. Together, they talk about how the magazine began, how it's structured, and what kinds of topics readers can look forward to. They also dive into the value of weaving education, both in-person and online, and what makes Kawartha We…
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Is AI Helping to Create Fashions Operating System? | Fashion Made S4E9
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In this episode of Fashion Made, we’re joined by Jordan Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of VIZCOM, live in front of an audience at PI Apparel Europe in Lake Maggiore, Milan. Jordan shares his unconventional journey from automotive design to fashion innovation, and how AI is reshaping the creative process. From accelerating workflows to democratizing desig…
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Best of Cato Daily Podcast: What's the Benefit of Religious Charter Schools?
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Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky’s Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners. Religious charter schools may grow in the coming years, but it’s not clear what the benefits are t…
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Elizabeth Suzanne Kassab, "Contemporary Arab Thought: Cultural Critique in Comparative Perspective" (Columbia UP, 2025)
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In the last third of the twentieth century, the Arab intellectual and political scene polarized between totalizing doctrines—nationalist, Marxist, and religious—and radical critique. Arab thinkers were reacting to the disenchanting experience of postindependence and a widespread sense of malaise, as well as to authoritarianism, intolerance, injusti…
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Ep 128: Kasia Muzyka - Intuitive Artist, Painting with Coffee, Wine and Natural Pigments
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Kasia Muzyka is an intuitive artist and seeker of the sacred threads that weave life’s visible and invisible dimensions. She paints with coffee, wine and natural pigments to make the unseen visible and says her works are portals - expressions of remembrance, healing and communion with the heart. She has exhibited her work nationally and internation…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Professor Hakan Karaosman is still asking: “Where are the workers’ voices?”
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Hakan Karaosman, whose mother was a garment worker, is a Professor in supply chain management from Cardiff University. Six years ago, Hakan and his colleagues asked “Where are the workers' voices in the discussions and decisions about climate strategies?” At that time no one was looking into fairness, inclusion, and justice in the context of climat…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Heat is putting Indian garment workers’ lives at risk today. We need to act now.
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Nandita Shivakumar is a labor organizer and campaigner whose work has focused on gender justice, sustainability, and migrant rights in global fashion supply chains. She also represents the Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union (TTCU), a 12,000 worker strong, Dalit women-led trade union, working to ensure dignity, safety and decent work for tex…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: The Laudes Foundation explains its approach for ensuring a Just Transition.
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The Laudes Foundation is one of the few philanthropic organizations that funds sustainability initiatives that specifically impact the apparel industry. The Foundation is also actively promoting the need for a Just Transition. That is why Michael Schragger invited Amol Mehra, human rights lawyer and Director of Industry Programmes at the Laudes Fou…
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CLIMATE ACTION WEEK: Jason Judd wants the apparel industry to take heat stress very seriously.
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Already today global warming is having an impact on companies, workers and communities in countries where a majority of global production currently takes place. In particular, heat stress is increasing. But while brands, buyers and manufacturers set targets to reduce their emissions, do they understand the impacts of heat stress on workers today an…
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Film Set to Sewing Studio with Emma from Studio 7T7
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Send us a text In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, Emma from Studio 7T7 shares her journey from working in the film industry, specifically in creature costume design, to becoming a bag-making designer and community curator. She discusses her experiences on iconic films like Harry Potter and Star Wars, the challenges faced in the film indu…
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