04 Jan Soorty’s Third SpaceD Showcase to Spotlight Circularity
Pakistan-based denim manufacturer Soorty is highlighting how to close the loop in jean design in the third edition of its SpaceD open house....
Author: Edward Hertzman
03 Jan Recycling and the Circular Economy
Our planet has finite resources. Thus, resources need to be used and preserved so that future generations can enjoy them, too....
30 Dec Top 10 Blue Lenz Videos of 2022
Since we started our Blue Lenz YouTube channel in 2020, we’ve gathered a large library of denim videos from mills, brands, consultants, influencers and other industry friends. As 2022 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the 10 most watched films on the channel. There...
26 Dec SDW22 Lookbook: Straight 50s Jean 2
The straight-fit classic jean in dark-washed glossy indigo tone is one of the Sustainable Denim Wardrobe essentials. Turn-up hems and a high waistband add a statement update to the classic jeans inspired by the '50s. Both women’s pants and jeans were taboo on TV in the...
23 Dec How Kaihara Weaves Indigo Heritage with Denim Innovation
Japanese denim mill Kaihara’s roots in indigo stretch back over a century, but its history in denim began more recently. About 70 years ago, the manufacturer translated its textile expertise into denim production. In the ensuing decades, it has opened facilities for weaving, finishing and spinning,...
22 Dec Blue Cast: Nicolas Prophte on Purpose and the Power of Relationship
As the denim industry continues its sustainability journey, it will primarily be people and relationships that determine how fast or slow this progress happens. “If you look back 10 years ago, and where we are now, there is a tremendous journey that has been engaged,” said...
21 Dec Episode 306: An Inspiring Chat with Nicolas Prophte About the Denim Industry
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with industry pioneer Nicolas Prophte. They catch up on highlights from Nicolas Prophte's career and talk about where the denim industry is heading in 2023 and beyond. Nicolas Prophte, as head of PVH’s denim center, drives innovation across the...
21 Dec SDW22 Lookbook: Wide Jean 2
In a world where many people lean towards skin-tight silhouettes, the wide-legged fuller-cut styles stand out. For many consumers, there may be some kind of mental block when it comes to these fuller cuts, however a wide-leg pant that drapes and flows with your body...
19 Dec Lenzing Speaks on Stylishly Sustainable Trends for Fashion and Home
Plying power for good is an admirable approach to exercising widespread influence. Austrian fiber firm Lenzing embodies that outlook through its take on leading sustainability trends in both fashion and home textiles markets as it steadily steers the industry toward a circular economy and carbon neutrality. Well-versed in...
16 Dec Confused about “Net Zero”? You Shouldn’t Be, as Time Is of the Essence!
A recent study conducted by the British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) revealed that there is a significant lack of understanding of both environmental, social, and governance (ESG) as well as sustainability-centric marketing claims that companies are using to attract conscious consumers. The ASA carried out interviews with individuals across the...
14 Dec SDW22 Lookbook: Printed Blouse
As with all aspects of our Sustainable Denim Wardrobe collections, we endeavor to use the latest and most responsible products and processes available in the textile and apparel industry. This approach also applies to textile printing—something which historically we have not included in our collections. Today...
12 Dec How Soorty Puts Sustainable Innovation into Practice
For Pakistan-based denim manufacturer Soorty, sustainability and circularity are at the heart of its operations. This focus cuts across all areas of its vertical operations, including spinning, weaving, garment production and finishing. Soorty leverages technologies and innovations from companies such as Tonello, Monforts, Archroma and Jeanologia...