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How to darn socks...and other ways to have a more sustainable wardrobe - Emma Mathews, Socko
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Emma Mathews is the founder of sustainable sock brand Socko and the author of 'How to quit fast fashion; 100 expert tips for a sustainable wardrobe' In this episode, she talks about how she went from a career in advertising to launching a sock business, and why we should all learn the lost art of darning socks.
Discover:
- How Emma found her manufacturer and learnt the process of industrial sock manufacturing
- Why the most sustainable clothes are the ones you already own
- Why we should all learn the lost art of darning
- How to darn your socks - it's a lot easier than you think!
- How socks fit into the circular economy More about Emma Socko
Emma's book - How to quit fast fashion: 100 expert tips for a sustainable wardrobe
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