Chapter
The Lifespan of Clothes and the Importance of Repair
35:02 - 38:37 (03:34)
The trend of clothing companies producing expensive, but well-made clothes can actually make it difficult to repair items as the finite amount of repair parts become used up. In past years, durable items such as a pair of Levi's jeans could last for a long time.
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The fashion industry and technology can come together to make repairable clothes a thing of the past, as parts are not being made available to fix wearable items, pushing consumers to buy new ones.
35:02 - 37:19 (02:16)
Fashion Industry
Summary
The fashion industry and technology can come together to make repairable clothes a thing of the past, as parts are not being made available to fix wearable items, pushing consumers to buy new ones.
ChapterThe Lifespan of Clothes and the Importance of Repair
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker talks about how in the past Levi's jeans used to last a long time and how they now seem to wear out quickly.
37:19 - 38:37 (01:17)
Fashion
Summary
The speaker talks about how in the past Levi's jeans used to last a long time and how they now seem to wear out quickly. They also mention that they have issues with their thighs rubbing together and causing rips in their jeans.