Denim was the original workwear. Miners in the 1800s relied on durable woven denim overalls for their work underground. Over the years, the denim industry has expanded its fiber choices beyond cotton, using wood-based fibers like TENCEL™ in jeans. Now, TENCEL™ is finding a home in...
For the third year in a row, Lenzing Group has earned a triple A score from CDP, which recognizes our efforts in climate change intervention, forest preservation and water security. CDP—formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project—is a nonprofit that provides companies, institutions and governments with...
China’s Vita Textile has been an early mover in multiple ways since its start in the 1990s. This pioneering approach includes being a longtime producer of TENCEL™ yarns. Imellda Ho Vita’s production covers spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing and garment manufacturing. The company, which was recognized...
Pakistan-based denim manufacturer Naveena Denim Mills is taking inspiration from nature to protect the planet with its BluePrint 2030 sustainability strategy. Along with its mission to “champion equitable progress,” Naveena wants to “pioneer ecological harmony” through responsible production and “embrace transparent innovation,” including collaborations. Addressing 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 501. Across the United States, it’s estimated that there are half...
Last week, the TENCEL™ Denim team was in New York and Munich for two major denim shows. Bluezone, part of Munich Fabric Start, kicked off on Jan. 23. The two-day show featured exhibitors from Italy, Spain, Türkiye, China, Pakistan, Eygpt and more. A total 11,000 attendees...
Consumers expect a lot from their denim. Style and comfort are equally important, and the materials used to construct jeans must have this dual performance. Matte TENCEL™ Lyocell fits the bill. The wood-based fibers—launched in 2021—carry the softness and breathability of conventional TENCEL™ without the shine,...
This Blue Cast episode, Mohsin Sajid talks with Viktor Fredbäck and Emilio Di Stefano from the "Denim Hunter" film. This was recorded live straight after the UK premiere. It's an edited recording, with no spoilers of the film. Listen here. ...
Brazilian brand The Paradise is weaving the warmth of summer into a collection that features TENCEL™ fabrics from Canatiba. The brand’s 16th collection, dubbed Holiday, uses a mix of cotton, linen, silk, viscose and TENCEL™ for T-shirts, shorts, skirts, pants, shorts, bikinis and rompers. A capsule...
Portuguese laundry Pizarro sees denim as an art form, and the company has sought to bring art into its facilities through its Art Gallery initiative. Explaining the concept on Instagram, Pizarro wrote, “At PZR Art Gallery, garments are transformed, going far beyond their initial purpose. Art...
As part of Lenzing Group’s work to advance sustainability, we measure our own progress internally, but there is significant value in having our environmental impact assessed by third parties. For the first time, Lenzing participated in the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s (SAC) Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM)...
Dope dyeing and denim are increasingly going hand-in-hand as manufacturers adopt our colored TENCEL™ Modal fibers. Instead of adding dye at the yarn or fabric stage, these fibers have the color infused into them during the production process. Pigments are added to the modal liquid...