REWIND: Why new sweaters are kinda garbage, with Dani of Picnicwear

Sweater season has arrived for many of us, so let's revisit a favorite episode from last 2023! Dani of Picnicwear ( https://www.instagram.com/picnicwear/ )joins Amanda to explain why (most) new sweaters are low quality, (near) future garbage (instead of future vintage). It's a complicated tale of synthetic blends, increasing margin targets, and lower prices. * We'll explain how the fast fashion industry has kept prices low and profits high by swapping out yarns, cutting out details, and making copies of copies, while walking through the design process of most big retailers/brands. * We will unpack why it's really difficult to find sweaters made of natural fibers. * Amanda will explain how natural fibers aren't the "cure" for the impact of overconsumption. * We will give you advice about how to choose the right sweater (hint: read those content labels). * Dani will give you advice about how to care for your sweaters properly. We were inspired by Amanda Mull's piece for The Atlantic, Your Sweaters Are Garbage. ( https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/10/sweater-clothing-quality-natural-fibers-fast-fashion/675600/ ) Go read it! ALSO: get your tickets for Clotheshorse LIVE! 10/23 Seattle, WA @ Here-After ( https://www.ticketweb.com/event/clotheshorse-podcast-w-amanda-lee-here-after-tickets/13805024?pl=crocodile ) 10/26 Portland, OR @ Holocene ( https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/90107639/the-clotheshorse-podcast-21-portland-holocene ) And preorder your copy of the M