Author: Edward Hertzman
16 Sep Chinese Mills on the Outlook for ‘Made in China’ Denim
China has long been the leading supplier of denim to the United States, but lately this dominance has been challenged. From January to May 2020, the denim imports from China to the U.S. dropped 67 percent. As a result, Mexico and Bangladesh surged ahead of China in import...
14 Sep Mill Memo: Latest Circularity News and REFIBRA™ Denim from Turkey
Since in-person trade shows are still put on hold this fall, Carved in Blue is taking an opportunity to digitally connect with its community. COVID-19 has created challenges, but it has also ushered in a “Great Reset,” allowing companies to pause and accelerate their sustainable efforts. We touched...
11 Sep Inside the Pilot Program Exploring Electronic Material Traceability
Fashion industry operations are increasingly becoming digitized, from product development to e-commerce. One area that is coming under focus for a digital overhaul is the chain of custody management of sustainable materials. Over the last year, Textile Exchange and TextileGenesis have been collaborating on a project to develop...
09 Sep Mill Memo: Latest Circularity News and REFIBRA™ Denim from the Americas
Since in-person trade shows are still put on hold this fall, Carved in Blue is taking an opportunity to digitally connect with its community. COVID-19 has created challenges, but it has also ushered in a “Great Reset,” allowing companies to pause and accelerate their sustainable efforts. We touched base with...
07 Sep All in the Family with Mozartex
For the family behind Mozartex, fabric quality comes first. Mozartex founder Mozart Tseng was an early developer of dyeing and finishing techniques for TENCEL™ branded fibers dating back to 1992 in Taiwan. Making a commitment to the fiber, Mozart decided to create a family business dedicated to TENCEL™...
04 Sep Must Reads: What the TENCEL(TM) Denim Team Had its Eye on this August
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 consumers are shifting and what they’re buying. Here’s a look at what we are reading this month: Fashion's Dirty Secret: How Sexual...
02 Sep Transformers Foundation Board Members on Denim’s Ethical Evolution
Recognizing the need for change and enacting transformation are two different things. Earlier this year, the denim industry thought leader turned into action as it turned its Kingpins Transformers content programming into an NGO centered on taking the industry in a more sustainable, responsible direction. This...
31 Aug How Trim Makers are Helping to Build a More Sustainable Jean
As the denim industry continues its push to make less impactful jeans, it can’t overlook the less visible components that go into these garments. While much of the eco-friendly focus has been on the materials that go into denim textiles, trims—including thread, buttons, zippers and care labels—also contribute to...