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380: Steven Kurutz—American Flannel
Episode 380

380: Steven Kurutz—American Flannel

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

April 16, 20241h 3m

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Show Notes

What does it take to make a traditional flannel shirt in America? According to this New York Times reporter it's a combination of engineering and artistry. And Steven should know; he wrote the book on it, American Flannel. Steven explores with us the history of U.S. textile manufacturing and how our thirst for cheaper goods led to the death of small company towns and the creation of the rust belt.