Have you ever thought about how easy it is to buy clothes in the modern world? Or how much automation goes in to making them? In the past, of course, everything was more labor intensive, particularly in the pre-industrial periods. But that labor intensity meant that finished products often held a higher societal and economic value. In this episode, we (attempt to) figure out just why clothes were worth so much more and explain the production process from raw material to wearable garment. We may even answer the question: which costs more comparatively, car or clothes?
Intro and Transition Music: Zac Bell
Closing Music: Jean Claude Hatungimana
Cover Art: Emily Noble Day
