About this Event
***LOCATION TBD***
Dive into the fascinating and urgent world of toxic textiles with our first quarterly book club discussion centered around Too Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick - And How We Can Fight Back by Alden Wicker.
Explore how the fashion industry’s dyeing practices impact the planet and our health, and discover actionable steps toward a more sustainable and safe future. Whether you’ve read the book cover-to-cover, skimmed a few chapters, or haven’t even cracked it open, all are welcome to join the conversation.
Topics We’ll Discuss:
- Environmental toll of textile dyeing processes
- Health hazards linked to chemicals used in the industry
- Innovations in sustainable and natural dyeing methods
- Consumer power in shaping ethical and transparent supply chains
- How circular fashion principles like upcycling and recycling can drive change
Let’s come together to share ideas, learn, and collaborate for a healthier planet and industry. Leave with fresh insights, new connections, and practical ways to support a more sustainable wardrobe.
What to Expect:
- Mingling with fellow sustainability enthusiasts
- Interactive group discussions and thought-provoking questions
- Insights into the book’s themes and the author’s perspective
- Intersectional resources to deepen your understanding
- A sneak peek at our next book club pick
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to foster community and drive critical conversations around the future of fashion!
*Virtual viewing available too!*
Overview:
Part of our 3 month dive into identifying fabrics to helping you make informed choices for a more sustainable wardrobe. Perfect for anyone building a sustainable, thoughtful closet, this panel and series will teach you skills and provide resources that last a lifetime. Whether you’re a wardrobe minimalist, a repair enthusiast, or simply curious about what makes your favorite pieces tick, this is your key to understanding fabrics like never before. Come curious, leave inspired!
Run of Show
6:00 ~ Arrive, check in
6:15 - 7:00 ~ Large group discussion
7:00 - 7:45 ~ Small group discussion
7:45 - 8:00 ~ Mingle
8:00 ~ End
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~GREAT FOR GIFTING~
***Attend all 4 quarterly book clubs for $55!
(March 19th: To Dye For, June 18th: Consumed, August 20th: Conscious Closet, & December 17th: What If We Get It Right?)
***Attend all Fabric Events (January - March) for $150!
(3 Workshops, 2 Craft Nights, 1 Panel, 1 Book Club, & 1 Makers Show & Tell)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
FABSCRAP, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn NY 11220, Brooklyn, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 161.90
