The Untangling Circularity Podcast

In this final episode of the season, Vincent Sagisi and Andrew Dahlgren, hosts of the Mechanism Podcast, explore how leaders in sustainable textiles define success. From ethical production and zero-waste practices to building community and creating meaningful jobs, guests reveal the values that guide their work: collaboration, creativity, responsibility, and hope. Defining success means more than growth—it’s about making a difference, staying true to your principles, and shaping systems for a better future.
To learn more about the guests featured on this episode, visit:
Mechanism (mechanism.community)
Prairie Underground (https://www.prairieunderground.com/)
California Product Stewardship Council (https://www.calpsc.org/)
Everywhere Apparel (https://everywhereapparel.com/)
Old Flame Mending (https://www.oldflamemending.com/)
Sew Valley (https://sewvalley.org/)
Fabscrap (https://fabscrap.org/)
Magpies and Peacocks (https://magpiesandpeacocks.org/)
Wandering Ewe Fibers (https://thewanderingewefibers.com/)
Pacific Northwest Fiber Connect (https://www.pnwfiberconnect.org/)
Homeboy Threads (https://homeboythreads.com/)

In this episode, Vincent Sagisi and Andrew Dahlgren, hosts of the Mechanism Podcast, explore circular systems in textiles, from recycling cotton and wool to garment repair and design for disassembly. They highlight the people, processes, and innovations keeping materials—and value—out of landfills.
To learn more about the guests featured on this episode, visit:
Mechanism (mechanism.community)
Everywhere Apparel (https://everywhereapparel.com/)
Wandering Ewe Fibers (https://thewanderingewefibers.com/)
Pacific Northwest Fiber Connect (https://www.pnwfiberconnect.org/)
Old Flame Mending (https://www.oldflamemending.com/)
Fabscrap (https://fabscrap.org/)
Homeboy Threads (https://homeboythreads.com/)

In this episode, Andrew Dahlgren and Vincent Sagisi, hosts of the Mechanism Podcast, dive into workforce development in the U.S. textile and soft goods industry. From apprenticeship programs and 360 wraparound services to people-centered manufacturing, hear how innovators are training skilled workers, supporting communities, and rebuilding local industry from the ground up.
To learn more about the guests featured on this episode, visit:
Mechanism (mechanism.community)
Homeboy Threads (https://homeboythreads.com/)
Prairie Underground (https://www.prairieunderground.com/)
Sew Valley (https://sewvalley.org/)
Wandering Ewe Fibers (https://thewanderingewefibers.com/)
Pacific Northwest Fiber Connect (https://www.pnwfiberconnect.org/)

In this episode, Andrew Dahlgren and Vincent Sagisi, hosts of the Mechanism Podcast, explore how U.S. manufacturing is evolving. Hear from innovators in textiles and soft goods as they share how small-batch production, worker-centered practices, and flexible fabrication are reshaping an industry built on skill, craft, and collaboration.
To learn more about the guests featured on this episode, visit:
Mechanism (mechanism.community)
Sew Valley (https://sewvalley.org/)
Prairie Underground (https://www.prairieunderground.com/)
Everywhere Apparel (https://everywhereapparel.com/)
Homeboy Threads (https://homeboythreads.com/)
Old Flame Mending (https://www.oldflamemending.com/)

In this season, you'll hear hosts of the Mechanism Podcast, Vincent Sagisi and Andrew Dahlgren, explore the realities and possibilities of soft-goods manufacturing in the U.S. Through conversations with industry leaders, they unpack themes of labor, sustainability and the hidden innovation happening in small business manufacturing nationwide. This episode is a brief introduction to the stories and ideas that will shape the season ahead.
To learn more about the guests featured on this episode, visit:
Mechanism (mechanism.community)
Sew Valley (https://sewvalley.org/)
Prairie Underground (https://www.prairieunderground.com/)
Wandering Ewe Fibers (https://thewanderingewefibers.com/)
Magpies and Peacocks (https://magpiesandpeacocks.org/)

On this week's episode, we conclude our season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Chana Rosenthal and Lutz Walter about the bigger forces at play when it comes to textile recycling.

For more info about our guests, visit:
Chana Rosenthal
Lutz Walter

On this week's episode, we continue our season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Constanza Gomez and Jose Salguero about the feedstock creation that's needed for successful textile recycling.

For more information about our guests, visit:

Sortile
Intradeco
Recycled yarns
Jose Salguero

On this week's episode, we continue our season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Lewis Campbell of the Footwear Collective and their new Pathways Tool.
For more information about our guests, visit:
The Footwear Collective: https://earthdna.org/home/the-footwear-collective/

On this week's episode, we continue our season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Kathleen Rademan of Circ and Katina Boutis of Everlane about Circ's polycotton recycling and Everlane's participation in their Fiber Club.

For more information about our guests, visit:
Circ (https://circ.earth/)
Everlane (https://www.everlane.com/)

On this week's episode, we continue our season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Sarah Coulter and Eileen Mockus, both of Accelerating Circularity., about their cotton recycling trials.

For more information about our guests, visit:
Accelerating Circularity