Textile Exchange is celebrating its 15th year and at its 2017 Textile Sustainability Conference in Washington, D.C., October 9-11th, participants shared their goals and ideas on how to accelerate sustainable business practices in the textile industry. Some of our future leaders were among the attendees Textile...
When it comes to denim anything in Amsterdam, all signs point to Denim City. The aptly named space calls itself the “headquarters of Amsterdam’s international denim ecosystem.” For anyone keen on denim—from students to brands to designers and more, Denim City is the hub for collaboration,...
Denim, it seems, is going the way of personalization too. Tapping into what’s been a key trend in retail—giving consumers more of that they actually want, a product that’s customized to cater to them— the CORDURA® brand has debuted its latest denim trends collection that speaks...
From modest beginnings 25 years ago, the importance of TENCEL® fibers in the apparel market has steadily grown such that today denim makers and designers turned to it to create garments for the weekend, the workplace, and the runway. Finally the importance of sustainability, the...
Providing further proof that performance and sustainability can coexist, Lenzing has partnered with a leader in denim and a leader in recycled fibers to bring a product to market that takes denim to a whole new level. Cone Denim, a mill that has been innovating in...
Textile Exchange, the global non-profit that promotes the adoption of preferred fibers, integrity and standards and responsible supply networks, has released its largest Preferred Fibers & Materials Market Report ever in the number of participants and areas of coverage. The 95 companies reporting, with about $1.2...
A quarter century ago, Adriano Goldschmied recognized the importance of TENCEL® branded lyocell fibers to create designs with the environment in mind, at a time when sustainability was not even a word used in common parlance. Fast forward to 2017, and in recognition of his...
Whether it’s 70s flair, girly details or super-soft denim, Bella Dahl is providing it all for keen consumers in just the right doses. The Los Angeles-based brand with the city’s laid back style has amassed a loyal following of female fans who value comfort just as...
There’s no shortage of need-to-knows in denim—and the retail industry as a whole—and it all goes into the business of blue. Every month, Carved in Blue scours the web for the hottest topics in the sector—from who’s making what, to what’s innovative and new, to how...
Garment industry stakeholders are coming together to further the reuse and recycling of textiles. Carved in Blue spoke with Product Stewardship Institute CEO-founder Scott Cassel to get a preview. Garment makers, driven by consumer demand as well as by the internal enthusiasm for sustainability in the...
Mara Hoffman may be known for its vibrant collections and breezy silhouettes, but the brand has built denim right into the collection in the most Mara Hoffman way. From a two-tone denim jumpsuit, to a high-waisted two-tone pant and top co-ord, to knit pants, Mara Hoffman...
Kaltex launched 92 years ago as a small textile distributor, steadily growing over the decades into a global fabric powerhouse. The company uses only American cotton, and prizes its blends using TENCEL® and Lenzing Modal® branded fibers. The company attributes its success to its focus...