Episode 183: Why (Most) New Sweaters Are (Near) Future Garbage, featuring Dani of Picnicwear

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 recent 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! Check out Dani's incredible cotton sweaters here. ( https://www.picnicwear.com/sweaters ) If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording: amanda@clotheshorse.world Or call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417 Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com ( https://www.cl