Podcasts

Why Natural Fibers & Dyes Are Key for Apparel Sustainability

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Eric Henry talks with ASI Media Executive Editor Theresa Hegel 

In this episode of Promo Insiders, Henry chats with ASI Media Executive Editor Theresa Hegel about the benefits of natural fibers and dyes and the concept of “apparel manufacturing clusters” as an alternative to global apparel supply chains.

#sustainableapparel #triplebottomline #localmanufacturing #slowfashion #microplastics #ASIMediaPromoInsiders #naturaldyes 

Creating Sustainable Brands with Eric Henry

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Eric Henry talks with Jessica & Dominick of Story of a Startup

This episode is packed with Eric’s wisdom on building strong business relationships, adapting to industry changes, and his innovative ventures, including the Burlington Beer Works co-op. Tune in to learn from Eric’s experiences and get inspired by his passion for creating a better world through sustainable business practices.

#sustainableapparel #triplebottomline #localmanufacturing #slowfashion #microplastics #BurlingtonBeerWorks #StoryofaStartup

Crafting an Eco-Friendly Clothing Empire with TS Designs and the Fight Against Fashion’s Waste Crisis

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Eric Henry talks with Anne McGinty of How I Built My Small Business

Eric Henry is at it again, featured on another podcast about sustainable fashion. This time Anne McGinty of How I Built My Small Business, speaks with him about The Fight Against Fashion’s Waste Crisis. He covers our journey, from acquiring customers via the Yellow Pages before faxes were even a thing, up to today, where our story—that wearing clothes from a transparent and local supply chain, rather than going for the cheapest option—is our value proposition.

“We give our customers the tools to understand our value chain and it’s not that our product costs more, it’s that overseas fast fashion is not priced properly. Because, again, that cheap thing you got through Shein or Temu—you have to question the work environment and the environmental degradation of buying something that’s going to last a very short period of time—but those costs aren’t being recognized or passed along.” Give it a listen!

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Podcast: People, Planet, Profit

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Eric Henry is in the Studio of The Hometown Holler, Alamance County’s

Eric Henry is in the new The Hometown Holler studio as the first podcast guest with Quinn Ray and Daniel Ayers, an Alamance County, NC podcast that touts “Back porch politics in a shot glass.” Although we didn’t have shots, the conversation was inspiring and brought to light issues around land use, NC’s role in the Apparel Industry, and why what we wear matters. Give it a listen!

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Podcast: When Style and Consciousness Collide

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NCMEPs Phil Mintz Interviews Eric Henry, President of TS Designs

Starting out 2024 with the release of this podcast as Eric Henry sits down with Phil Mintz of North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership or NCMEP, where they discuss the history of TS Designs, how we are working with the defense industry, the importance of sustainability in fashion, and more.

Eric underscores the importance of making decisions aligned with the well-being of People + Planet, emphasizing a commitment beyond pursuing the lowest price.

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Lady Farmer Podcast – TS Designs President Eric Henry

Lady Farmer mother and daughter Mary and Emma Kingsley sit down with Eric who has been navigating sustainability through the fashion industry for the past 40 years. Henry discusses the effects of NAFTA on TS Designs and the process of rebuilding his business with the triple bottom line – People, Planet, Profit – in the forefront of operations. Eric pushes you to think about the impact of the goods you consume and the places you spend your money while considering that sustainability is a journey not a destination.
 
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The Storytelling Lab – Sustainable Business Stories with Eric Henry

This week’s guest is Eric Henry, President & CEO of TS Designs, a sustainable T-shirt manufacturing company in Burlington, NC. TS Designs is dedicated to creating locally made and environmentally responsible products that have a positive social impact! We discuss sustainable business practices, telling creative and interactive stories of products, and how to make a positive impact (personally and professionally).
 
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