In textile production, getting color right is crucial. But achieving hues—whether indigo denim or a brightly colored knit—has often come with a significant environmental cost. Colourizd is offering an alternative to conventional dyeing, with a process that reduces water usage to just 1 liter per kilogram...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...
Latin America occupies a unique place in denim culture. As JungleDenim creative director Veronica Fourcade puts it, her home country of Argentina stands out in the region as a “powerhouse of creativity.” Veronica has spent almost three decades in the denim industry, having started in design...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Andrew Olah. Andrew is the owner and CEO of Olah Inc. where he has worked since 1976 spending his early years involved in denim development and marketing. In 2004, he founded the Kingpins Show, which is today the...
Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 514. Within the denim business, Kingpins founder Andrew Olah...
In a time of trade volatility, brands are shifting their sourcing strategies to guard against tariffs. Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation. Ahead of Kingpins Show Amsterdam, held...
While all denim needs to offer some level of performance, garments worn for manual labor have to endure more stress. They also must be functional for a wide range of tasks. A newly launched collaboration between Cone Denim and AMK Atelier is creating fashion fit for...
In a time of trade volatility, brands are shifting their sourcing strategies to guard against tariffs. Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation. Ahead of Kingpins Show Amsterdam, held...
Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 513. Quiet luxury pertains to more than just a...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Diana Verde Nieto. Diana Verde Nieto is a globally recognized business leader and sustainability expert with over two decades of experience in driving sustainable economic growth and fostering innovation. In 2002, she founded one of the world’s first...
In a time of trade volatility, brands are shifting their sourcing strategies to guard against tariffs. Denim manufacturers are soldiering on, leaning on innovation and their internal capabilities to drive business while also keeping a watchful eye on the situation. Ahead of Kingpins Show Amsterdam, which...
The TENCEL™ Denim team had a jam-packed, fruitful week in Amsterdam, between Kingpins Show and industry gatherings. Up first was Transformers STRATA, an event from the Transformers Foundation that focused on sustainable innovations and developments in manufacturing—from fibers and weaving technologies to chemical processes and dyeing...