In 2022, the TENCEL™ brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Over the years, the fibers have found a place in the denim world, both on their own and mixed with blending partners like cotton. The TENCEL™ team is looking back on some of the key denim...
With TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo Color technology, the world of indigo is expanding. The spun-dyed fibers are colorfast, allowing them to be used in more applications—including knits—thereby bringing the blue hue to more categories. World Textile Sourcing has adopted these indigo modal fibers for a knit...
For many students, college coursework is the first step toward building a career in their chosen field. Exemplifying this, a number of graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s denim class have gone on to work in the industry. Carved in Blue is catching up...
Blue Lenz is our YouTube channel devoted to denim. Check out the channel for the best denim videos from our Carved in Blue conversations, mill partners and brands. Catch up with some of our favorite recent videos: Premiere Vision Denim: Conference Hemphasize Hemp! in partnership with Textil...
In 2015, the United Nations’ member states established the Sustainable Development Goals to drive positive change when it comes to people and planet. To address and advance the adoption of the goals specifically within the fashion industry, the Fashion Impact Fund created the Conscious Fashion...
According to Blue Cast host Tricia Carey, two of the most frequently used adjectives she hears used to describe Aamir Akhtar are “kind” and “humble.” He is also up for a challenge, and has never stopped exploring new educational opportunities throughout his career. With his long...
This Blue Cast episode, Tricia Carey talks with Aamir Akhtar, CEO, lifestyle fabrics - denim at Arvind Ltd. Aamir Akhtar is a professional with over three decades of experience across sectors like the oil industry, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), textiles and apparels and advanced materials....
About two years ago, during the pandemic, Worn Again Technologies, Circle Economy and Centre for Circular Design joined forces to create World Circular Textiles Day. Celebrated each year since on Oct. 8, the day is centered on the goal of full circularity by 2050. For the...
The denim industry has countless stories to tell. And video is an ideal medium to visually communicate these developments—whether it is a mill’s new finishing treatment, a brand’s latest collection or a conversation on sustainability. TENCEL™ launched our Blue Lenz YouTube channel in 2020 to serve...
For many students, college coursework is the first step toward building a career in their chosen field. Exemplifying this, a number of graduates from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s denim class have gone on to work in the industry. Carved in Blue is catching up...
As part of its "10 Questions" series with denim personalities, Denim Days spoke with Lenzing's Tricia Carey. In the interview, Tricia shares some details on the TENCEL™ denim team's current projects, what she considers her greatest achievement and what sustainability developments are on the horizon. Click...
Denim City São Paulo held its launch week from May 24-26. During this event, partners ranging from mills and trim makers to textile processing, technology and private label firms presented the latest trends. Some of the participating companies were Audaces, Canatiba, Lycra, Santista and Vicunha. Among...