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How do we bridge the gap between textile workers and consumers? And how can we encourage responsible production and responsible consumption?

Dr Mark Sumner (ºÚÁÏÉç), is joined by his colleagues, Dr Divya Singhal (Goa Institute of Management, India) and Dr Bethan Bide (ºÚÁÏÉç), to discuss their latest project - “Cotton hidden voices: stories from the makers of your clothes” - and how this follows on from their past research looking at unravelling the trail of modern slavery in the fashion and textile industry, and how Covid-19 affected the management to eradicate modern slavery from global supply chains. 

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This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available.  

“Cotton hidden voices: stories from the makers of your clothes” is a ºÚÁÏÉç and Goa Institute of Management project funded by the (AH/W006936/1). 

About the speakers: is a lecturer in the School of Design, focussing on sustainability within the textile, clothing and fashion industry. His research interests cover a diverse range of subjects such as textile technology, innovation, sustainability and consumer behaviour.  

is a Professor at the Goa Institute of Management, India. Her research focuses on responsible management. 

is a Lecturer in Design and Cultural Theory at the ºÚÁÏÉç. Her research centres around the cultural, social and business histories of fashion.