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PFAS, azo dyes, flame retardants—most of our clothes are full of chemicals. But how dangerous are they really, which ones do we actually need, and how can we be sure that what we’re buying is safe?
In this episode, host Clare Press investigates the hidden chemistry of fashion: from “forever chemicals” in outdoor jackets to unnecessary coatings and treatments that leave our wardrobes chemically over-engineered. We ask what’s essential, what’s harmful, and what’s being done to protect both people and the planet.
With insights from Dr. Jörg Schlatterer (OEKO-TEX®, Hohenstein) and Dr. Katy Stevens (European Outdoor Group), we explore new...

In this very first episode of The Fashion Stitch, host Clare Press takes you behind the seams of the fashion industry to uncover the realities of garment work today. From sweatshops in Los Angeles to the streets of New York, from Bangladesh to Turkey, we hear from activists, labor organizers, and journalists fighting for better working conditions. Alongside hard truths, we highlight stories of resilience and wins—from historic strikes to groundbreaking agreements—that show change is possible.

Fashion is so much more than the fabric we wear. It’s about desire and self-expression. It’s about workers, chemicals, transparency, and consumption. It’s about people who challenge the system.
In The Fashion Stitch, a new podcast by OEKO-TEX® and Fashion Changers, we look behind the seams of sustainability in fashion. Hosted by Clare Press, the series explores what it really takes to create a more responsible fashion industry—through stories from people who are doing just that.
From Los Angeles to Bangladesh, from factory floors to scientific labs, we hear from labor organizers, researchers, and changemakers. This is the podcast for...