One of the best ways to address sustainability is by going back to nature. Plant-based solutions are not only grounded in the earth, but they allow materials to more easily return to and nourish soil. Increasingly, brands and consumers are paying attention to what goes into...
Although there are cultural lines between dressing customs around the world, there are common threads in fashion, one of which is denim. Born in London, Chinese-British designer Margaret Sam is taking an East-meets-West approach for the label she created, Sum London. Following experience working for...
Vietnam-based mill Tuong Long started as a twill garment producer, but around a decade ago, it turned its attention toward denim. Following the acquisition of Kao Sha (Taiwan) Textile Co. Ltd.’s operations, Tuong Long outfitted the factory to produce denim textiles. Today, the factory is focused...
The textile industry has a significant water footprint. Each year, 93 billion cubic meters, or kiloliters, of water are used to produce fashion and fabric products, representing roughly 4 percent of all global water usage. The production of approximately 150 billion garments per year also...
In the denim category today, there is a wide variety of aesthetics and garment constructions, from super stretchy to rigid and retro. Helping the industry produce a range of styles, Pakistan’s Naveena Denim Mills has created three concepts: Rewind, Play and Fast Forward. Although these respectively...
When denim began in the late 19th century, it was an inherently natural textile. Made from cotton and other plant-based fibers, the fabrics were also dyed using natural indigo. Over time, some of the natural elements of denim have faded, as synthetic indigo became the...
Edwin Keh of HKRITA presenting Beyza Baykan wiith the award In just a handful of years, Hand Made Stone (HMS) has left a mark on the denim industry. The company creates sustainable solutions for denim wash processes such as whiskering and stonewashing, allowing mills and even...
Along with fit and comfort, today’s consumers are looking for sustainable wardrobes, and this extends to denim. One of the key factors that can bring comfort to jeans is stretch. However, the conventional materials such as spandex that are usually used to achieve this fabric...
Amsterdam-based denim label G-Star is paying tribute to local art master Rembrandt by translating his etching techniques to jeans. In collaboration with the Rembrandt House Museum, G-Star has created a collection of denim that reinterprets the artist’s method using lasers, washing and coatings. These creations turned...
In late October, Southeast Spain experienced destructive and deadly flash flooding as heavy rain pelted the Valencia region. Over the course of eight hours, the region received the equivalent of its annual rainfall. The disaster was the most severe flooding event in Europe since 1967. More...
Denim is at its best when it is broken in and softened, but it typically takes time and wear to achieve this level of comfort. Pakistan’s AGI Denim is bringing this softness to new products with its latest collection launch. AGI Denim’s Soft Serve collection features...
In 2020, Lenzing Group took a new step in its climate action with the introduction of its first carbon-neutral fibers under the TENCEL™ brand. Speed ahead to 2024, and the need for these fibers remains, however the sustainability communications requirements have evolved. There are more regulations...