The System of Production

<p>In this episode of the Mechanism Podcast, host Vincent Sagisi is joined by Molly Hemstreet, co-founder of The Industrial Commons, to explore what factory structures look like today—and what they could become. From worker-owned cut-and-sew facilities to home-based stitchers and small-batch nonprofit production models, the conversation redefines “the factory” as an ecosystem shaped by people, infrastructure, and collaboration.</p><p><br>Together, they examine worker voice, ownership models, automation, space, and the future of textile innovation—from regenerative fibers to circular supply chains. It’s a hopeful, big-picture look at how manufacturing can be rebuilt to prioritize dignity, shared prosperity, and community resilience.<br>To learn more about the guests featured on this episode, visit:<br>Mechanism (mechanism.community) <br>The Industrial Commons (<a href="http://www.theindustrialcommons.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.theindustrialcommons.org</a>)</p>