No Ordinary Cloth: Textile innovations in future materials, manufacturing and sustainability
Mili TharakanTextiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul.
Textile innovations are shaping the future of materials, manufacturing, and the products we use every day, with sustainability and circularity driving a radical revolution.
The most important shifts in our industry are happening upstream where researchers, desig... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArtsFashion & Beauty | |||
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Flocking is one of those techniques we have all touched without knowing its name: the velvety surface on a wallpaper, a piece of packaging, a couture garment or a car dashboard. It is made from tiny fibres, electrostatically charged so they stand upr... more
This is a special episode in partnership with Fashion District London
What actually happens in the years between "the science works" and "we're a real supplier"? In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, Mili is joined by two founders walking that tight... more
What if the fashion industry didn’t have to create waste in the first place? In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, Mili sits down with textile designer and founder of WEFFAN, Graysha Audren, to explore a radically different way of making clothes: gar... more
In this episode, we step into very different territory. We leave the factory floor and the chemistry lab behind, pull on our wellies, and head into the wetlands. Our guest is Julian Ellis-Brown, CEO and Co-founder of Ponda — the biomaterials company ... more
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- Accessible and engaging!
Although I am no expert in the fields of textiles, tech, or sustainability, this podcast is engaging, the conversations warm and accessible, and I love how the host draws out personal stories to help the listener connect with the guest.
Apple Podcasts5JamAshPan
United Statesa year ago - Inspiring!
This podcast has really helped me get inspired and feel more connected to the textile industry in a way that seems tangible. I love hearing about the newest and potential technologies that already exist, or currently are on the rise. With microplastics overflowing the earth, I believe sustainable textile materials is an extremely important topic going forward.
Apple Podcasts5caeruuleanUnited States2 years ago - Excellent & informative show
I love this podcast, Mili’s show captures the conversations about textiles and technology that you wish you were in the room to hear about!
Apple Podcasts5shinerhilldesign
United Kingdom3 years ago - Perfect Intersection of Textiles & Tech
Whether you have a textile background, a STEM background, or some combo of both, this podcast is for you! The interviews have been so interesting and really brings the technology and textiles in such a unique perspective. I have learned about so many interesting people and work being done by them. Couldn’t recommend this podcast enough!
Apple Podcasts5Michelle_P_OUnited States3 years ago - Fascinating journey into the world of Textiles!
What a wonderful find. Everything you never knew about the world of textiles presented in a captivating way. Definitely recommend.
Apple Podcasts5Juyt76446United Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #42 | United States/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #136 | United Kingdom/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  Germany/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  France/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Australia/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  India/Arts/Design |
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A deep, forward-looking exploration of textiles as a platform for materials innovation, manufacturing disruption, and sustainability. Episodes frequently feature founders, researchers, and industry leaders sharing breakthroughs in biomaterials, circular fashion, data-enabled transparency, and regenerative supply chains. The host emphasizes real-world adoption, scale challenges, and actionable pathways from lab to market, making complex tech approachable for professionals across fashion, textiles, and manufacturing. Noteworthy angles include onshore manufacturing, repairability and longevity, and the convergence of chemistry, data, and design to reshape the entire textile ecosystem.
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1. The Textile Nerd Podcast
2. Love to Sew Podcast
3. Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
4. Life Kit
5. The Mel Robbins Podcast
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this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Sara Robertson
2. Sarah Taylor
3. Annika Syrjämäki
4. Chloe So
5. Luciano Caruso
6. Graysha Audren
7. Julian Ellis-Brown
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