No Ordinary Cloth: Intersection of textiles, emerging technology, craft and sustainability
Mili Tharakan
24 episodes
11 hours ago
Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul.
Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know it today.
Through her conversations and insights with global experts, she brings alive the myriad facets of the world of Textiles - a world where there are no ordinary cloths and fabrics have the power to change us and our world.
So listen in and be inspired, learn, find connections and create extraordinary textiles...
Connect with Mili Tharakan:
Email: mili@militharakan.com
www.noordinarycloth.com [https://www.noordinarycloth.com/]
Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/noordinarycloth/] I Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjtharakan/]
Your support means the world to me, if you enjoyed this podcast why not consider buying me a coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/noordinarycloth]
Credits
Cover art: Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash
Music: Inspired Ambient, Orchestraman
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Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul.
Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know it today.
Through her conversations and insights with global experts, she brings alive the myriad facets of the world of Textiles - a world where there are no ordinary cloths and fabrics have the power to change us and our world.
So listen in and be inspired, learn, find connections and create extraordinary textiles...
Connect with Mili Tharakan:
Email: mili@militharakan.com
www.noordinarycloth.com [https://www.noordinarycloth.com/]
Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/noordinarycloth/] I Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjtharakan/]
Your support means the world to me, if you enjoyed this podcast why not consider buying me a coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/noordinarycloth]
Credits
Cover art: Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash
Music: Inspired Ambient, Orchestraman
🌱 Ep 22. Beyond the Bin: Fight Against Fashion Waste with Annabel Hought and Yayra Agbofah (x Fashion District)
No Ordinary Cloth: Intersection of textiles, emerging technology, craft and sustainability
39 minutes
1 month ago
🌱 Ep 22. Beyond the Bin: Fight Against Fashion Waste with Annabel Hought and Yayra Agbofah (x Fashion District)
Join host Mili Tharakan as she sits down with Annabel Hought from Round Retail [https://www.roundretail.co.uk/] and Yayra Agbofah from The Revival [https://www.therevival.earth/] to discuss innovative business models for sustainable fashion, the global crisis of textile waste, and the power of cross-border collaboration. This episode dives into the realities of the secondhand clothing market, the importance of community, and creative solutions for reducing waste while supporting vulnerable communities.
Key Takeaways
* Textile waste is a global problem that requires local and international collaboration.
* The rise of fast and ultra-fast fashion has led to a flood of low-quality, unsellable garments, overwhelming markets like Kantamanto in Ghana.
* Innovative business models like Round Retail and The Revival show how fashion can be a force for good.
* Consumer awareness and action are crucial for driving systemic change in the fashion industry. Consumers can drive change by voting with their money and supporting responsible businesses.
* Reduce stigma around secondhand fashion and foster a more conscious, circular fashion ecosystem.
How to Support
Donate or consign clothes to Round Retail [https://www.roundretail.co.uk/pages/donate]
Follow and support The Revival's ongoing efforts to rebuild Kantamanto market and community in Accra, Ghana - Donate [https://www.therevival.earth/]
Advocate for extended producer responsibility and more transparent fashion supply chains
Fashion District Festival 2025
Fashion District Festival 2025 [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/fashion-district-festival-2025/]: 3rd - 8th June 2025, Spitalfields, London
Launch and performance showcase [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/fashion-district-festival-showcase-2/]: immersive fashion show
Rebuild and Reimagine with Round Retail [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/rebuild-and-reimagine-with-round-retail/]: bring old clothes for creative upcycling sessions.
Accelerating Regenerative Fashion [http://fashion-district.co.uk/festival/accelerating-regenerative-fashion/]: workshop
Circular Design Practice [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/circular-design-practice/]: workshop
Past and Future fabrics [https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival/past-future-fabrics/]: talks
Connect with me
Mili Tharakan: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjtharakan/] I Insta [https://www.instagram.com/noordinarycloth/] I Website [https://www.noordinarycloth.com/] I Buy me a coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/noordinarycloth]
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Cover art: Photo by Siora, Photography on Unsplash
Music: Inspired Ambient, Orchestraman
No Ordinary Cloth: Intersection of textiles, emerging technology, craft and sustainability
Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul.
Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know it today.
Through her conversations and insights with global experts, she brings alive the myriad facets of the world of Textiles - a world where there are no ordinary cloths and fabrics have the power to change us and our world.
So listen in and be inspired, learn, find connections and create extraordinary textiles...
Connect with Mili Tharakan:
Email: mili@militharakan.com
www.noordinarycloth.com [https://www.noordinarycloth.com/]
Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/noordinarycloth/] I Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjtharakan/]
Your support means the world to me, if you enjoyed this podcast why not consider buying me a coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/noordinarycloth]
Credits
Cover art: Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash
Music: Inspired Ambient, Orchestraman
