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Design for repairability - With Rosanna Watson, Snowdonia Gear Repair (#116)
Design for repairability - With Rosanna Watson, Snowdonia Gear Repair (#116)
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Length:
93 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Rosanna Watson of Snowdonia Gear Repair drops in to talk about the boom in outdoor gear, designing for repairability, greenwashing in the outdoor industry, the problem with "sustainable" proofing, the balance between technical performance and durability, Goretex and synthetic fabric, why some like visible repairs and others don't and why you should start mending your clothes today. Oh, and a pro tip for one of the big things to look for when shopping for a new jacket. You can find Rosanna and Snowdonia Gear Repair on the web at snowdoniagearrepair.co.uk and on Instagram as @snowdoniagearrepairGarmology is made by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/garmologyNick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.
Released:
Mar 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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