Best Smart Textiles Podcasts (2024)

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🌱 Ep 14. Farm to Fibre: Spinning Yarn from Potatoes 1:04:38

5d ago1:04:38

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In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, we chat with David Prior Hope (CTO) and Idan Gal-Shohet (CEO), founders of Fibe, a pioneering company converting potato harvest waste into sustainable cotton-like textile fibres. Fibe was born out of a final year Masters project at Imperial College, London, aiming to turn agricultural waste into usa…

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Ep 13. 3D Weaving Yarns into Garments and Zero Inventory Circular Fashion with Beth Esponnette 1:17:32

20d ago1:17:32

1:17:32

In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, Beth Esponnette, the co-founder of Unspun, shares her groundbreaking innovation in 3D weaving technology that creates garments in a single, seamless piece, revolutionising fashion manufacturing and disrupting the current supply chain. Beth discusses her journey from an assistant professor to a pione…

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Can we trust textile factory audits in China? 25:04

1M ago25:04

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Fresh from his high-profile appearance at a recent US Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing, Scott Nova, Executive Director of the Workers Rights Consortium in Washington DC, gave Philip Berman a hard-hitting interview questioning the reliability of social compliance audits in China. Scott says about auditing companies working in the …

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🌱 Ep 12. Strategies and Ecosystems for Fashion / Textile Startup Success with Brooke Roberts-Islam, Helene Steiner, Jim Ajioka 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

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This is the first in a series of 6 episodes in collaboration with Fashion District, who are creating a hub for fashion innovation in east London. They connect fashion, technology, business and education to provide an ecosystem of support for fashion and textile startups that includes innovation networks, affordable space, business support and inves…

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Ep 11. Dreaming of Weaving Clouds and Inventing the Digital Jacquard Handloom with Vibeke Vestby 1:04:38

3M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth Podcast, we speak with Vibeke Vestby, the inventor of the first-ever digital jacquard handloom. She share about her passion for weaving as a child, her impatience with traditional looms and a trip to Italy that was pivotal in reimagining the 200 year old jacquard loom. Vibeke recounts her early inspiration, …

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Ep 10. Disobedient Fabrics: A Journey in Smart Textiles with Linda Worbin (Part 2) 44:12

4M ago44:12

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Welcome to the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, where we stitch together a tapestry of textile innovations one episode at a time. Today, we're joined by Linda Worbin, a pioneer in Smart Textiles. Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of this dynamic industry. Linda Worbin, a Material and Innovation Developer based in Sweden, brings a wealth…

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Ep 9. Disobedient Fabrics: A Journey in Smart Textiles with Linda Worbin (Part 1) 42:46

4M ago42:46

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Welcome to the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, where we stitch together a tapestry of textile innovations one episode at a time. Today, we're joined by Linda Worbin, a pioneer in Smart Textiles. Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of this dynamic industry. Linda Worbin, a Material and Innovation Developer based in Sweden, brings a wealth…

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How to come together to decarbonise with Cascale and 'About You' 30:23

4M ago30:23

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In the final edition of our four-part podcast series, produced in partnership with Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we discuss the need for collective action and pre competitive collaboration to deliver real impact. Regular host Philip Berman is joined by Joyce Tsoi, senior director of the decarbonization program at Cascale, and…

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Taking the carbon out of clothing, with Cascale 30:52

4M ago30:52

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We sit down with Sean Cady, vice president of global sustainability, responsibility and trade for VF Corporation and also elected board director for Cascale, and Andrew Martin, executive vice president of Cascale for our latest podcast on decarbonising the fashion supply chain. This third of a four part podcast series, features a deep dive into how…

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Are you ready for the new EU laws on sustainability? 37:56

4M ago37:56

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In the second of a four part podcast series in partnership with Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we look at the potential impact on the textile industry of revolutionary new EU laws on green claims and eco-design. Regular host Philip Berman is joined by Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, senior director of public affairs at Ca…

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Measuring for impact, with Cascale 34:19

5M ago34:19

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Welcome to a new four part podcast series in partnership with Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, about the big challenges facing the industry, and Cascale's role in co-creating solutions at scale. The first episode is about Measuring for Impact with host Philip Berman in conversation with: Quentin Thorel, the Group Head o…

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Ep8. Energy Harvesting Nanotech Fibres for Wearables and Women in Science with Sohini Kar-Narayan 40:04

5M ago40:04

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🎉 In this episode as we celebrate Women’s Day in March 2024, we have a very special guest - Prof. Sohini Kar-Narayan, a leading material scientist and nanotechnology expert from the University of Cambridge, sharing with us about her passion for science and her work with nano materials for energy harvesting and self-powered sensing technology, and i…

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Ep 2: Cash for Climate Solutions - figuring out fashion’s CO2 emissions 31:41

6M ago31:41

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In the second episode of this podcast series, produced in partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute about its Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP), we take a look at the tool it's built to help decide who should get the funding, and what a winning application looks like. As a quick re-cap, the CSP aims to find, feature and fund any initiative, pro…

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Ep.7 ⭐️ Fashion District Manufacturing Futures Innovation Challenge 2024 15:16

6M ago15:16

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Welcome to this special mini episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of textiles and fashion and the innovative minds shaping its future. Today, we're spotlighting the Manufacturing Futures 2024 - Innovation Challenge, a pivotal event for UK-based startups and SMEs in the fashion industry. There is some exci…

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Ep 1: Cash for climate solutions, with the Apparel Impact Institute 29:37

6M ago29:37

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In partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute, Philip Berman takes an in-depth look at its new The Climate Solutions Portfolio which aims to find, feature and fund any initiative with the potential to reduce energy use and/or greenhouse gas emissions at scale in the industry. And it has up to 250,000 dollars per year to award to projects that ha…

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TRAIL: How to win cash for climate solutions 1:04

6M ago1:04

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In partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute, host Philip Berman takes an in-depth look at its new The Climate Solutions Portfolio which aims to find, feature and fund any initiative with the potential to reduce energy use and/or greenhouse gas emissions at scale in the industry. And it has up to 250,000 dollars per year to award to projects th…

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Ep 6. AI for Zero Waste Fabric, Sustainability and Traceability in Textile Factories with Gilberto Loureiro 1:10:35

6M ago1:10:35

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On this episode of the 'No Ordinary Cloth' podcast, we welcome Gilberto Loureiro, the co-founder and CEO of Smartex, an innovative startup leveraging AI and machine learning to transform the textile industry and modernise it's factories. Gilberto draws upon his life experiences, growing up in a family where everyone worked in the textile business a…

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Ep 5. Indigo-Dyed Fabric Migration and Thinking Through Making with Mika Satomi 1:04:41

8M ago1:04:41

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In this episode of The No Ordinary Cloth Podcast, we hear from Mika Satomi - an exceptional artist and maker whose artistic approach transcends mediums. She skilfully blends traditional and modern, digital and manual techniques and materials to convey powerful narratives. She is as proficient in weaving and crocheting as she is in programming and e…

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Behind the scenes at the Met for "Women Dressing Women", with conservator Melina Plottu (Christmas Special) 54:31

8M ago54:31

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In this episode we go behind the scenes at the Met for the Costume Institute’s new exhibition “Women Dressing Women” with curator Melina Plottu, textiles conservator, as our guide. Learn about the process of preparing garments for display and discover the secrets of this extraordinary role that plays such an important but often unseen part of fashi…

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Ep 4. Unboxing Science to Make Future Fabrics with Anastasia Pistofidou 49:38

8M ago49:38

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Whether you are a textile designer, biologist, engineer, architect, fashion designer, material scientist or a curious maker - we all need to come together to innovate and solve challenges the world is facing today. On this episode our guest speaker Anastasia Pistofidou has done just that - she has created an ecosystem that brings together diverse e…

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The Lee Miller Story. With Ami Bouhassane, Robin Muir, Josephine Ross and Lucy Clayton 1:05:18

9M ago1:05:18

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In this episode we explore the life and work of iconic artist, Lee Miller, in anticipation of the new film starring Kate Winslet. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram The Lee Miller Archives Lee Miller: Fashion in Wartime Britain Leave us a reviewBy Josephpine Ross, Ami Bouhassane, Robin Muir, Lucy Clayton

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Threaded Together: How the US Climate Smart Cotton program is helping to reduce the carbon footprint of textiles 46:11

8M ago46:11

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To coincide with the week of World Soil Day 2023, our third and final episode of our Threaded Together: cotton and sustainability podcast series, sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, looks at the US Climate Smart Cotton Program- a bold, new and exciting initiative in the US, which aims to measure and improve the country’s cottons’ carbon footprint. We…

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Threaded Together: How best to measure cotton’s environmental impact 52:34

9M ago52:34

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In the second of this three-part podcast series: 'Threaded Together' about cotton sustainability, host Philip Berman talks to Dr Jesse Daystar, from Cotton Incorporated and Joel Mertens from the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, about the best way(s) to measure sustainability in the cotton industry and how it can drive change. Jesse and Joel discuss t…

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Ep 3: Knitting Mathematics and Musical Textiles with Sophie Skach 1:01:10

9M ago1:01:10

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Whether you love or hate mathematics, you are going to enjoy listening to this episode. In this interview, Sophie Skach, a fashion designer and researcher, discusses her passion for interweaving the world of textiles with mathematics and technology, and her unique approach to creating catwalk collections and PhD research projects. She shares her jo…

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Has Renewcell been let down by fashion brands? 16:52

9M ago16:52

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Many fashion brands and retailers talk a good game on circularity, but will they ever consistently pay a premium for materials made using 100% textile-to-textile recycling? Acting CEO of Renewcell Magnus Håkansson joins Ecotextile Talks to discuss the company's current challenges in receiving a higher price for a product offering the circularity so…

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Fashion City: How Jewish Londoners Shaped Global Style 46:10

9M ago46:10

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Today’s episode takes us to the Museum of London – where the major contribution of Jewish designers in making London an iconic fashion city is recognised in a new exhibtion. Revealing the stories of Jewish fashion makers who became industry leaders, founded retail chains still familiar on the high street today, and dressed the rich and famous Told …

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Fashion & Propaganda with Amber Butchart and the Fashion & Textiles Museum 59:27

10M ago59:27

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This episode celebrates a new exhibition at the Fashion & Textiles Museum here in London: “The Fabric of Democracy: Propaganda Textiles from the French Revolution to Brexit” with curator, writer and broadcaster Amber Butchart. Discover how textiles have played a key role in the art of propaganda throughout the ages. Links Visit the exhibition Follo…

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Threaded Together: Cotton and Sustainability 46:44

10M ago46:44

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In a new three-part sponsored series entitled, Threaded Together, podcast host Philip Berman looks at Cotton Incorporated's role in improving the sustainability of cotton in the textile industry. Cotton Incorporated a US-based, not-for-profit company, provides resources and research to help companies develop and market innovative, and profitable co…

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Season of the Witch – Dress: Fancy Halloween special 2023, with Cathi Unsworth 44:41

10M ago44:41

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You can trust Lucy Clayton to take you to some dark places each Halloween but this year, we bring you the ultimate guide to Goth. Author Cathi Unsworth has written the definitive history of Goth and joins us to talk music, eyeliner and icons of this spookiest of genres. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram…

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How far can fashion resale drive decarbonisation? 19:15

10M ago19:15

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Following a report outlining the potential benefits for fashion brands looking to integrate resale into their business model, Ecotextile Talks hears from Andy Ruben, founder of recommerce specialist Trove, who shares his insights on where the greatest opportunities lie. In a conversation dominated by statistics rather than rhetoric, Ruben speaks to…

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Bridging the influence gap between apparel manufacturers and brands 16:17

11M ago16:17

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As a formal partnership between the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and International Apparel Federation (IAF) is signed, a key figure involved in the collaborative process speaks to Ecotextile Talks about what the duo hope to achieve. Andrew Martin, executive vice president of the SAC, sits down with podcast host David Styles to discuss what a…

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Ep 2: From Garden waste to Leather with Daniela Rondinone 42:36

11M ago42:36

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Who doesn’t love a beautiful leather jacket or bag. Sadly, the leather industry’s high water and chemical waste from the tanning process is extremely polluting. And faux leather is made from polyurethane and plastics. So can we ever use leather products without feeling guilty? Join me as I find out from Daniela Rondinone, the Business and Operation…

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Ep 1: Light and Lace with Sara Robertson 36:26

11M ago36:26

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Sara Robertson is a smart textile maker and researcher who has been exploring different ways to translate concepts of change and movement in nature through her beautiful textile creation over the last 20 years. Join me as I speak with Sara about her journey from a young artist to a leading smart textiles researcher. Learn about how she is making la…

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Trailer 6:07

11M ago6:07

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The future of Textile awaits and we are stitching it together one episode at a time.... Join me in this podcast series to learn and be inspired by all the incredible textiles that is radically changing the very landscape of fabrics as we know it. Whether you are an expert in the field or just curious about textiles and fashion, this podcast will ca…

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Fashioning a better response to natural disasters 37:29

11M ago37:29

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In an extended episode of Ecotextile Talks, the way in which the apparel sector responds to natural disasters is placed under the microscope. Podcast host David Styles is this week joined by two guests to discuss reports which respectively shine a light on the past, present and potential future of the industry’s collective response to crises caused…

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The Closet, with author Teo van den Broeke 32:53

11M ago32:53

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Lucy Clayton meets with Soho House's editorial director and former style director for British GQ and Esquire, Teo van den Broke to discuss his debut book - a memoir about self discovery and finding yourself through fashion. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram Follow @teovandenbroeke on Instagram Leave us …

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Dr James Crosby - chatting with an expert 57:59

12M ago57:59

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‘It has been a little while since we hit the airwaves with a Podcast…! Today the latest episode of the Carbon Times is available from all the usual platforms. In this episode we speak to Dr James Crosby who leads in providing advice on how businesses can secure a more sustainable future. James has a wealth of experience and an amazing knowledge ban…

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Should QR codes replace clothing labels? 17:59

12M ago17:59

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The latest instalment of the Ecotextile Talks podcast series explores the motivations behind a campaign calling on the fashion industry to move away from conventional care and content labels in favour of digital alternatives. Steve Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), who is one of the most prominent ind…

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'Viscose Voyages' - uncovering Lenzing's plans in Indonesia 28:48

12M ago28:48

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Earlier this summer host Phil Berman sat down with Carolina Ledl, Lenzing’s head of product and application management, to discuss the company's ambitious plans to start producing its Ecovero-branded viscose in its manufacturing plant in Indonesia. Lenzing first launched its ‘EcoVero’ branded viscose in 2017, in response to growing a demand for mor…

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Dressing Barbie: the Movie Debrief, with Carol Spencer 16:31

1y ago16:31

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As promised! Following our interview with Barbie designer Carol Spencer, author of “Dressing Barbie” host Lucy Clayton meets up with Carol once more, to discuss the Barbie Movie. This treat sized episode is a forensic and fabulous dissection of the costumes in all it’s pink and sparkly glory. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @msl…

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Why organic cotton monitoring is out of this world 16:16

1y ago16:16

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In the latest episode of Ecotextile Talks, Jeffrey Thimm from Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) discusses an initiative exploring the potential of combining artificial intelligence and satellite technologies to monitor organic cotton production. Podcast host David Styles discusses with Thimm how GOTS reached the point at which, with project pa…

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Time fashion gets tough on Turkmen forced labour? 21:27

1y ago21:27

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The latest report from Cotton Campaign insists the time has come for the fashion industry to act conclusively on forced labour in Turkmen cotton fields, with human rights lawyer and researcher Allison Gill telling Ecotextile Talks that legal obligations must now be met. Speaking on behalf Cotton Campaign, an interdisciplinary coalition of human and…

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Australia trials voluntary textile circularity levy 19:52

1y ago19:52

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As an apparent global push to include extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks in legislation gathers pace, podcast host David Styles catches up with Claire Kneller, managing director of WRAP Asia Pacific, to discuss the Australian Government’s approach. Claire joins the latest episode of Ecotextile Talks as a representative of the consort…

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