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The Fashion Stitch – On Fabrics, Facts and Feelings

OEKO-TEX Service GmbH & Fashion Changers
Fashion Industry
Labor Rights
Sustainability
Oeko-Tex
PFAS
Garment Workers
Sweatshops
Child Labor
California
Gender-Based Violence
Garment Worker Protection Act
Fast Fashion
Climate Crisis
Textile Industry
Nylon
Synthetic Fibers
Transparency
Digital Product Passport
Workers' Safety
Environmental Regulation

The Fashion Stitch is a podcast about the hidden stories behind our clothes. Fashion is more than the fabric we wear—it's about people, chemicals, supply chains, culture, and change. Hosted by author and journalist Clare Press, the podcast explores sustainability in fashion through real stories and deep conversations. From Ghana to Turkey, Los Angeles to Bangladesh, we hear from labor organizers, ... more

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Latest Episodes

🎙️ The Fashion Stitch – On Fabrics, Facts and Feelings

Episode 6: Meaningful Dressing – How Can We Rethink Our Relationship with Clothes?

We’re surrounded by clothes — yet often feel strangely disconnected from them.

So what would it mean to dres... more

🎙️ The Fashion Stitch – On Fabrics, Facts and Feelings

Episode 5: Workers’ Safety — Who’s Paying the Price for Cheap Clothing?

TikTok hauls promise “52 items for almost nothing.” But someone, somewhere, is paying.

In this episode, host Clare Pres... more

🎙️ The Fashion Stitch -- On Fabrics, Facts and Feelings

Episode 4: Will Data and Transparency Reshape What Clothes We Buy?

Why do we really buy what we buy --- and could transparency change

that?\

From emotions and status to sustainability and dat... more

🎙️ The Fashion Stitch – On Fabrics, Facts and Feelings

Episode 3: Quality over Quantity – How Can We Make Our Clothes Last?

From nylon stockings to fast fashion, we’ve come a long way — maybe too far. In this episode, host Clare Press asks: what ... more

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Christy Meedema
Human rights specialist and campaigner at the Clean Clothes Campaign
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Episode: Workers’ Safety: Who’s Paying the Price for Cheap Clothing?
Kalpana Akhter
Executive director of the Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity
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Annika Sauerhöfer
Product manager for the Made in Green label at Oeko-Tex.
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Yayra Agbofah
Creative activist and founder of The Revival, an upcycling community in Ghana.
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Episode: How Can We Make Our Clothes Last?
Carolina Franitza
Stakeholder Manager for Oeko-Tex.
Oeko-Tex
Episode: How Can We Make Our Clothes Last?
Monika Hauck
Managing Director of Repair Rebels, a digital repair service.
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Episode: How Can We Make Our Clothes Last?
Dr. Jörg Schlatterer
Deputy Division Manager of the Oeko-Tex Department of Hohenstein Laboratories
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Episode: In a World Full of PFAS: How Dangerous Are Chemicals in Our Clothes?
Dr. Katy Stevens
Head of CSR and Sustainability at the European Outdoor Group
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Clare Press
A fashion storyteller and advocate for sustainability, Clare Press dives deep into the narratives behind our clothing choices. She passionately explores the interconnected issues of fashion, human rights, and environmental sustainability.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • So informative!

    This is my favorite new podcast. The world needs to know this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMStrauch
    United States16 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its informative content and its focus on vital social issues. Many commend the engaging storytelling that makes complex topics accessible, noting the importance of raising awareness around sustainability in the fashion industry.

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In a World Full of PFAS: How Dangerous Are Chemicals in Our Clothes?
Q: What can you tell us about some of the innovations that look set to replace harmful chemical treatments in textiles and clothing?
We're seeing a huge amount of innovation around things like plant-based dyes and microbial dyes.
In a World Full of PFAS: How Dangerous Are Chemicals in Our Clothes?
Q: So how much do you know about the sorts of chemicals that might be used in textile dyeing and finishing?
It's a complicated topic, but there are insider knowledge from experts to understand what's safe and necessary.

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Focused on the multifaceted narratives behind clothing, this podcast addresses crucial themes such as sustainability, human rights, and the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The host facilitates deep discussions with labor advocates, industry experts, and activists, exploring deep-rooted issues including unsafe working conditions, toxic chemicals like PFAS, and the impact of fast fashion. Episodes unpack the historical significance of materials and the role of transparency in consumer behavior, all the while emphasizing the importance of repairs and upcycling as acts of resistance against wasteful practices. With a rich tapestry of voices from diverse regions worldwide, listeners are encouraged to reflect on the true cost of the... more

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