The Textile and Chemistry Podcast

The ZDHC Foundation

In season one, we are speaking with professionals from across the fashion and textile industry to learn more about their perspectives on sustainability, chemical management and the future of fashion.

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13 episodes
Updated June 10

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June 10 · 54 min
Student Roundtable: Part 2
In this episode we hosted a roundtable discussion about the future of fashion, design and sustainability. We were joined by Joe Little, a veteran of the fashion industry, alongside Manon Hall, Qasim Okhara and Bonita Jefferies, soon-to-be or recent graduates from the University of Westminster. You can find Joe Little on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-little-b457215a/⁠ You can find Manon Hall on Linkedin (And Instagram at @manon.hall):⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-hall-b32165266/⁠ You can find Qasim Okhara on Instagram at @okharra You can find Bonita Jefferies on Linkedin (and Instagram at @bonita_house.of.fashion):⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonita-jefferies-35b769252/⁠ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠.
June 2 · 46 min
Student Roundtable: Part 1
In this episode we hosted a roundtable discussion about the future of fashion, design and sustainability. We were joined by Joe Little, a veteran of the fashion industry, alongside Manon Hall, Qasim Okhara and Bonita Jefferies, soon-to-be or recent graduates from the University of Westminster. You can find Joe Little on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-little-b457215a/ You can find Manon Hall on Linkedin (And Instagram at @manon.hall):https://www.linkedin.com/in/manon-hall-b32165266/ You can find Qasim Okhara on Instagram at @okharra You can find Bonita Jefferies on Linkedin (and Instagram at @bonita_house.of.fashion):https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonita-jefferies-35b769252/ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠⁠.
May 26 · 44 min
Working with Nature: A conversation with Roua Alhalabi
In this episode we had the opportunity to visit Roua Alhalabi at her dyeshop Roua’s Atelier for a conversation about natural dyes, the process of testing and experimentation, and how to develop alternative production methods. You can find Roua on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roua-alhalabi-5461a465/ You can also check out her website: https://www.rouaatelier.com/ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠.
May 19 · 33 min
Fashion, Finance & Sustainability: A conversation with Lauren Zahringer of ZDHC
In this episode we are joined by fellow ZDHC colleague Lauren Zahringer for a discussion about understanding the financial system and how it relates to sustainable fashion, and how to make sustainability an attractive metric in the financial calculus of investors. You can find Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lzahringer/ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠⁠.
May 12 · 43 min
Growing local value: A conversation with Meike Nieuwenhuis
In this episode Ana met with Meike Nieuwenhuis in a virtual call for a conversation about upcycling, fashion and design. You can find Meike on LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/studio_meike_nieuwenhuis/ You can also check out her website: www.meikenieuwenhuis.nl⁠ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠
May 5 · 44 min
Biomaterials and your closet: A conversation with Melina Pölderl.
In this episode we are joined by Melina Pölderl at our ZDHC office for a conversation about biomaterials, material science and how she feels about the future of fashion as a new member of the industry. You can find Melina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melina-p%C3%B6lderl-131b751a5/ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠.
April 28 · 1 hr 4 min
The Big Picture: A conversation with Mariella Noto and Claudia Haverman of ZDHC
In this episode we are joined by Mariella Noto and Claudia Haverman for a conversation about their professional journey, the work of ZDHC and the philosophy of sustainability. You can find Mariella and Claudia on Linkedin Mariella Noto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariella-noto-b895141/⁠ Claudia Haverman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiahaverman/⁠ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.zdhc.org/.
April 21 · 50 min
A Scholarly Perspective: A conversation with Professor José Teunissen of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute.
In this episode we are joined by José Teunissen, professor at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI), for a conversation about her career, how the world of fashion design has changed , and what the future holds in store for the industry. You can visit AMFI’s website here ⁠https://www.amsterdamfashionacademy.com/ You can find José on Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-teunissen-93602120/⁠ And Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teunissenjose/ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.zdhc.org/.
April 14 · 56 min
Biodynamics and the bottom line: An interview with Claudy and Jesk Jongstra of the LOADS collection
In this episode, we had the opportunity to visit the LOADS collection in Friesland, Netherlands. During the interview, we discuss the difficulty in creating an end-to-end sustainable business and how they grapple with the tension between sustainability and profitability. We would like to thank Claudy and Jesk Jongstra for inviting us to their Friesland studio. Their website is https://www.loadscollection.com/. You can also find them on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/loadscollection/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/loads-collection/) under the name “Loads Collection.” ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website: https://www.zdhc.org/.
April 7 · 31 min
Branding Sustainably: A conversation with Gail Van der Hoeven of Soorty
In this episode we are joined by Gail van der Hoeven, Senior Branding & Visual Design Specialist at Soorty, for a conversation about the art of branding at a sustainability-minded textile company. You can visit Soort’s website here https://soorty.com/ Check out Gail’s most recent project on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gail-van-der-hoeven-b03a1061_creativedirection-denim-storytelling-activity-7424204712830312448-ziew?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAD_IVeABo6QDYHxPU6f1lB0fJMiRQ53Sjng. You can find her on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-van-der-hoeven-b03a1061/ And Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gail.vanderhoeven/ ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website:⁠⁠⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠⁠.
March 31 · 37 min
Gender Matters: A conversation with Michèle Kolmitz of the MSP Institute
In this episode we are joined by Michèle Kolmitz, project coordinator at the MSP Institute, for a conversation about the Gender & Chemicals Partnership, and the importance of considering gender in chemistry and chemical safety practices. You can learn more about the Gender and Chemicals Partnership here https://gandcp.org/. For an introduction to the partnership, you can visit the ZDHC Academy https://academy.roadmaptozero.com/courses/category/62 To learn more about the MSP Institute visit their website https://msp-institute.org/de-willkommen. You can find Michèle Kolmitz on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mich%C3%A8le-kolmitz-935201153/?locale=en. ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠⁠.
March 26 · 48 min
Circularity in practice: A conversation with Salli Deighton of LaundRE
In this episode, we had the opportunity to visit LaundRE in East London, Great Britain. During the interview, we discuss the creation of LaundRE as a business, their equipment and processes, and how they interact with the larget fashion and clothing market in the U.K. We would like to thank Salli Deighton and her team for inviting us to their facility in East London. Their website is ⁠https://www.laundre.co.uk/. You can also find them on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laundre_uk/) and LinkedIn (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/laundre/⁠) under the name “Loads Collection.” ZDHC is a multi-stakeholder initiative working to change the future of fashion. To learn more or get involved, visit our website: ⁠https://www.zdhc.org/⁠.
March 19 · 42 sec
Teaser
Join us on 27th March for the first episode of the Textile and Chemistry podcast by ZDHC! ZDHC is a non-profit multi-stakeholder organisation. Visit our website at https://www.zdhc.org.