Chemicals in our Clothes: Craftsmanship Magazine in 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 chemicals in fashion 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.

Produced and hosted by PAULINE BARTOLONE
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More about the Craftsmanship Initiative, publisher of Craftsmanship Magazine: The Craftsmanship Initiative was founded, in 2015, to reclaim craftsmanship’s principles of excellence, beauty, and durability as a pathway to a more sustainable world. The flagship venture of the initiative (which operates as a non-profit) is our multimedia digital magazine, Craftsmanship, which offers most features free of charge, and free of ads. The magazine includes podcasts, films, photo galleries, and richly illustrated stories of artisans and innovators whose work informs our quest: to create a world built to last. Throughout history, works of craftsmanship have always been defined by precision, integrity of purpose, and material economy. Today, those principles matter more than ever as we struggle with a consumer culture built around throw-away products and the stresses this has put on our environment and our local businesses. While most of us notice fine craftsmanship in acclaimed works such as a Stradivarius violin or a famous temple or mosque, craftsmanship’s timeless principles can, in fact, be found almost anywhere. They can be seen in disappearing traditional arts, and in efforts to preserve them; in manufacturing innovations that think about long-term needs instead of short-term profits; and in sustainably produced food, clothing, and other goods, the best of which are often found—used, and well-worn—at a local flea market.