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Oct 26, 2023

Chemicals in our Clothes: A Conversation with Alden Wicker

*Ever open a brand new package of clothing and get a strong whiff of chemicals? Journalist Alden Wicker took a deep dive into the chemicals in our clothes in her new book, “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back.” Craftsmanship Magazine interviewed Wicker about the prevalence of chemicals in clothing, and about the regulatory efforts and personal choices that can keep fashion safe. * Written by CRAFTSMANSHIP EDITORS Introduction by PAULINE BARTOLONE Narrated by PAULINE BARTOLONE & ALDEN WICKER Produced by PAULINE BARTOLONE Music by BLUE DOT SESSIONS You can find out more about Alden Wicker’s work on ecocult.com, including how to get her new book, “ To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back.” If you liked this episode, subscribe to Craftsmanship on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Craftsmanship Magazine is funded by grants and donations from readers and listeners like you. If you like our journalism, please consider making a donation at craftsmanship.net. Every bit of financial support goes a long way. You can also support us by sharing our work with others. Thanks for listening. Until next time!

23 min