The Untangling Circularity Podcast

In this final episode, Vincent Sagisi, host of the Mechanism Podcast, and Andrew Dahlgren of Mechanism, reflect on the biggest themes from their conversations across the textile and soft goods industry this past season. From lifelong learning and worker voice to degrowth and solidarity, they revisit the ideas that challenged business as usual and pointed toward more human-centered systems. It’s a...

In this episode, Vincent Sagisi, host of the Mechanism Podcast, is joined by Nayantara Banerjee, Workforce Development Manager at the Garment Worker Center, to dream big about the future of fashion—and spotlight the real-world models bringing those dreams closer to reality. From her early work with Indigenous weavers in Peru to launching worker-led sewing programs in Los Angeles, Nayantara reflect...

In this episode, Vincent Sagisi, host of the Mechanism Podcast, is joined by Jen Guarino, president and CEO of Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), to explore ownership, authority, and worker voice in textile manufacturing. From co-ops and ESOPs to ISAIC’s Employee Business Unit (EBU) model, Jen breaks down how factories can share profit, decision-making, and power—without sacrificing...

In this episode, Vincent Sagisi, host of the Mechanism Podcast, is joined by Ngozi Okaro, founder and CEO of Custom Collaborative, to explore the people powering fashion manufacturing. Together, they unpack barriers to entry in the fashion industry, the realities of factory work, and the need for living wages, flexibility, childcare, and true investment in worker potential. Featuring powerful clip...

In this episode, Vincent Sagisi, host of the Mechanism Podcast, is joined by Molly Hemstreet, co-founder of The Industrial Commons, to explore what factory structures look like today—and what they could become. From worker-owned cut-and-sew facilities to home-based stitchers and small-batch nonprofit production models, the conversation redefines “the factory” as an ecosystem shaped by people, infr...

In this season, you'll hear the host of the Mechanism Podcast, Vincent Sagisi, joined by longtime manufacturing leader and educator Deborah Vandermar and Mechanism’s Associate Program Director Andrew Dahlgren to explore a foundational question: What is worker voice—and why does it matter now? Building on Season one’s exploration of people-centered domestic manufacturing ecosystems, this season...

In this special episode of The Untangling Circularity Podcast, we sit down with Carmen Gama and Carolina Bedoya of Make Aneew and Katie Capozzi of Debrand to explore the art and operations of remanufacturing. Together, they unpack a limited-edition outerwear drop created from excess and returned inventory donated through Debrand's partnership with Everlane. From condition grading and next-life...

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...

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) Ever...

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...

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, visi...

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...

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

On this week's episode, we continue our season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Carmen Gama and Inka Apter, both of EILEEN FISHER Inc., about their closed loop wool recycling pilot. For more information about our guests, visit: Eileenfisher.com

On this week's episode, we continue our season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Tricia Carey and Liz Alessi about what material supply chains look like, especially linear vs. circular and how new recycled materials can enter. For more info on our guests, visit: Tricia Carey Liz Alessi

On this week's episode, we embark on new season on circular materials with a deep dive into textiles. We spoke with Dana Davis of Dana Davis Consulting and Nikki Player of Reformation about what material sourcing for a clothing brand really looks like, especially when you're incorporating more recycled and recyclable materials. For more info on our guests, visit: Dana Davis Reformation

On this week's episode, we conclude our mini-season in partnership with Maike Gericke of Tiramisu. We spoke with Carrie Shaltz Haslup, Founder of Tabeeze, and Sagi Solomon, CEO & Founder of The Again Company about brand perspectives. For more information about our guests, visit: The Again Co. NotNot Marketplace Tabeeze

On this week's episode, we continue our mini-season in partnership with Maike Gericke of Tiramisu. We spoke with Evoléna de Wilde d’Estmael, Co-Founder & CEO of Faircado about meeting people where they are. For more information about our guests, visit: Faircado Instagram LinkedIn TikTok

On this week's episode, we embark on a fun 3-part mini-season in partnership with Maike Gericke of Tiramisu . We spoke with Gavin Fernie-Jones, Founder, Re-Action Collective / One Tree At A Time and Isabel Mack, Founder, Party Kit Network (also a member of Re-Action Collective), about building a movement. For more information about our guests, visit: Re-Action Collective Party Kit Network

On this week's episode, we conclude our journey exploring diverse and successful circular partnerships. We spoke with Scott Henson of Henson Architecture, Dave Bennink of Re-Use Consulting, and Ruth Mandl of CO Adaptive about their unique partnership of shared solutions, all working towards incorporating more deconstruction into the built environment in NYC. To learn more about our guests, vis...

On this week's episode, we continue our journey exploring diverse and successful circular partnerships. We chatted with Kaitlyn Allen of MendIt and Rebecca Harrison of Old Flame Mending and their development of a Menders Guild. To learn more about our guests, visit: Old Flame Mending MendIt Guild website