‘Around The World in 80 Fabrics’ webinar
With co-founders Tierney Thys, Carroll Dunham
Join us on a journey with Around the World in 80 Fabrics (ATW80F), a multi-media educational nonprofit addressing the global impact of petroleum-based textiles. Co-founded by National Geographic Explorers Dr. Tierney Thys and Carroll Dunham, ATW80F has uncovered over 200 sustainable fabrics from 45 countries.
The session will touch on their fascinating discoveries, both scientific and cultural, as they work with indigenous artisans, global communities and brands to highlight materials of cultural and ecological value. Learn about their educational programs, global partnerships, and upcoming book with Insight Publishers.
Ideal for anyone interested in the connections between sustainable textiles, cultural heritage and planetary health, this webinar reveals how materials can shape a healthier, more connected world.
Featuring
Dr. Tierney Thys is a National Geographic Explorer, biologist, author, filmmaker and Research Associate at the California Academy of Sciences. As a scientist, veteran storyteller and Nat Geo Expedition expert for more than 20 years, she is committed to catalyzing biodiversity conservation through art and science. She serves on the science advisory boards for Think Beyond Plastic, Plastic Pollution Coalition and was a member of the TED Braintrust. Fascinated with fabrics since a young age, she roams the globe continually impressed with the wealth of ingenious makers and textile communities creating renewable, ethical alternatives to fossil-fuel-based fast fashion.
A medical anthropologist, Buddhist chaplain, and social entrepreneur, Carroll has called Nepal home for thirty years and is founder of Wild Earth, a company that promotes Himalayan plant wisdom and provides work for women. National Geographic Expeditions leader, author of four books, she has worked on over 12 film projects for National Geographic, BBC, PBS, Channel 4. Fascinated by the natural history of textiles, with an anthropological storytelling lens, Carroll is interested in the relationship of nature, culture and people in the creation of fibers as we look to what we might wear as a species post-petroleum.