Tag Archives : natural fibres

17/07/2026

Garmology: Fabric, Fashion, and Finding a Better Way – With Solveig of IndigoIndigo (#173)

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In this episode of Garmology, Nick stays in Norway and heads to the spectacular west coast to meet Solveig, founder of Indigo Indigo, a fabric and sewing pattern business based near the famous Lysefjord in Norway. What follows is a fascinating conversation about creativity, craftsmanship, sustainability, and the often surprising journey from photographer to fashion magazine assistant, IT developer, clothing…

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23/01/2026

Garmology – Finding Meaning in the Clothes We Already Own – With Wendy Ward(#162)

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In this wide‑ranging and deeply reflective conversation, Nick welcomes back fashion researcher and maker Wendy Ward to unpack what really happens to clothes after we’re done with them — and why the fashion industry’s language around “recycling” and “sustainability” increasingly rings hollow. They explore the murky realities of textile waste, charity shop overload, and so‑called recycling systems that often amount…

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19/11/2023

Garmology podcast: The Nettle Dress – with Allan Brown (#134)

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This week, we embark on a journey to Brighton to talk to Allan Brown about his profound connection with nettles. Allan’s unwavering commitment to crafting a garment from inception unfolded against the backdrop of his local woodlands, where the unassuming nettle became a transformative medium. Delicately harvesting and methodically drying the plants, the meticulous process of extracting fibres and skillfully…

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