Episode 19- The Future of Clothing

Full Episode description

 An episode on a complex topic, 8 year old Jack speaks honestly  with Katie Carr, owner and founder of Tommy and Lottie , which is a unisex, ethical and sustainable gift brand, based in St Albans, Herts.

Jack shares some shocking statistics; they talk about her business; the difference between fast and slow fashion, sustainable materials and what people could do to make their clothes last longer instead of buying new ones all the time. As well as the possibilities of  what clothes shops will look like in the future and whether they will actually exist and how technology is influencing customers behaviour when they’re shopping.

Together, they weave in an invention from Jack’s favourite film and discuss how this may make recycling and sustainability a possibility in the future!

Lots of useful resources, brands  and other websites mentioned here (no affiliation) to explore to see what’s on offer currently, but as both mention during the episode, it’s a start, but not enough. Listen in and see whether it results in any  changes you may consider making.

Mentions/links

Tommy and Lottie website

Tommy and ottie are a unisex, ethical and sustainable brand specialising in well made, organic cotton basics which include t shirts and sweatshirts, a babywear collection, back packs made from recycled plastic and wall prints all with a wildlife theme. Only using sustainably sourced, organic and oeko tex cottons to make the clothing and recycled materials such as plastic bottles to make the back packs. All of our range delivers exceptional quality that last and wash well making it easier to reuse and hand down, helping to reduce waste. Using the best quality and environmentally friendly printing methods which include screen print using water based inks or embroidery, you will not find any plastic transfers on any of our products. We give back to the planet with your help – Every time one of our bee, butterfly or orangutan products are sold, we donate money to two charities. The bee and butterfly are partnered with the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the orangutan to the Sumatran Orangutan Society so join us in helping to save species.

Tommy and Lottie Link.tree

Fashion Revolution

Patagonia

Rent The Runway

Vin & Omi – please note some of the images are not suitable for younger listeners

Depop

Vinted

Greenpeace- Fast Fashion- the industry needs an urgent makeover

The Economist- You Tube video – The True Cost of Fast Fashion

DW- Fast fashion- what’s the big deal? 

DW Planet A -You Tube- Fast Fashion is Killing the Planet